Letters to the Editor

Dogs on buses a good idea, but...

..they'd need to be muzzled... Re: ‘Trial would be needed', Letters page, The Weekend Sun January 12, 2024 edition. As a lifelong dog lover and, over... Read More

Is it necessary or a ‘nice to have’?

Our commissioners have decided to spend a staggering $128 million on upgrading Memorial Park and the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. Is it necessary or ‘nice... Read More

Or just forget the movies altogether...

Re: ‘Take the bus instead?' Letter's page December 1, 2023, by Marlene Ware. I believe someone replied to my concerns about parking and the extra costs... Read More

Trial would be needed

Re: The ‘Paws on-board?' news article about discussing whether the BOP could facilitate allowing pets on buses - like a decision made down south in Christchurch... Read More

It’s free choice actually!

According to Stuff reporter Tova O'Brien - oh and Tukuroirangi Morgan, apparently speaking for Maori - this new government coalition is going to be responsible for... Read More

What an understatement!

"We didn't get this right”. This is the bland understatement put out by the city's chief commissioner on the shambles that is the up-grade and so-called 'beautification”... Read More

Reviewed Alcohol Policy: no winners here...

Readers may have noted in the Local Democracy report in this newspaper (‘Liquor sale restrictions, page 3 November 24, 2023) that from February 12, 2024, they... Read More

‘Letting off steam’ is fine

I sometimes read about negative or challenging behaviour of younger people in our city. Readers may be interested to know there are many hundreds of teenagers who... Read More

Take the bus instead?

‘Enough is enough with paid parking' (Letters page 25, The Weekend Sun November 24 edition). I wish to respectfully suggest to Carol Etherington that, if... Read More

Black Friday gone bonkers

When did we go from ‘Black Friday' to ‘Black Friday and Cyber Monday' to full-on ‘Black November'? I've been getting emails for ‘Black... Read More

A death trap for cyclists and pedestrians

The Commissioners and the people of middle government. The promise: We are going to make Cameron Rd safer, more user-friendly and good for people. By the way, in... Read More

Absolutely ridiculous!

Re: ‘Cycleway - where in the common sense?' (Letters page 25, The Weekend Sun November 24 edition). For a fraction of the cost, automatic safety barriers could... Read More