The Tauranga City Council issued a questionnaire asking if we wanted a supermarket in Welcome Bay. But the heading in large font said ‘Do you (in bold) want a supermarket in Welcome Bay?' and underneath in smaller font it said ‘What if it was on Waitaha Reserve, Waipuna Park or Owens Park?' Many people read the heading only and since they did, or even if they did not, particularly want a supermarket here, they did not respond.

Many did not realise the importance of voicing their objection to land which is now used by the community for recreation and sports being instead taken for a supermarket.

The results of this ‘survey' cannot and should not be taken as a real measure of the community's feeling on this subject.

K Olsen, Welcome Bay.