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 Constitutional review: ‘MPs should answer’I would like to commend Rob Colmore for his letter (14 Dec). The current government constitutional review is causing much disquiet. However, I have always assumed that in our democracy significant constitutional change can only occur with the mandate of the people expressed through referendum. This principle seems to be acknowledged even in countries... Public deceptionI believe that NZ has been placed in a situation of potential risk by a certain mutually rewarding political agreement, at present well in train. The process of organising a new, written constitution is being handled surreptitiously and in an undemocratic manner, involving mostly “interested” parties, ignoring the vast majority ... Also... Tsunami warning ideaG’Day Brian, I think that the Tsunami-Warning suggestion put forward by MD in Letters, 4 May (plane towing warning sign) is a brilliant idea, one of the best I’ve heard, of course it needs some fine tuning. It would need to be sent up in other languages such as Maori, Pinyin, Braille for the hard of hearing, and an extra large... Mr Bridges’ prioritiesWhere do Mr Bridges priorities lie? It was recently reported that he was too busy to attend ‘meet-the-candidate’ meetings. However, they are where the average voter expects to be able to meet all candidates, to hear their views and ask questions. Two of his priorities should be the growing issue with the Maori led race based... Give ratepayers say on pool spendAbout the hot pools I think the chairman Warren Banks of TCAL has got his numbers the wrong way round, that it was 20 people for the 10 million of rate payers money to be spent on the pools not the other way round.Most of the 20 did not pay rates and if he and the Mayor Council think they are right, why not put a voting paper in the next rate bill and... The Weekend Sun
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