M Hills asks (The Weekend Sun, June 1) why local 'greenies” have been silent on 'this issue”. The issue referred to is unclear, but is one or all of the museum, traffic congestion, emissions, and cycling.

The museum is not a green issue and greenies likely have the same array of views on it as the general population. However, Green action on traffic congestion and cycling is loud, long and robust. Greenies are constantly advocating to council on both, supporting initiatives that will improve both, writing letters and submissions to all levels of government, standing in elections with no hope of success, and more.

The work they do is hard, frustrating, and time-demanding. One local greenie, who also represents the Sustainable Business Network, spends much of his time advocating on transportation issues and is making a genuine difference.

M Hills, you seem to care, so why not get involved in advocacy or action on local green issues? I can assure you that any involvement will be welcomed by any of the small and overworked local groups that aim to improve and protect the Tauranga environment. If you prefer to avoid politics or governance, try the Envirohub.

I McLean, Tauranga.