I congratulate Simon Bridges for sticking to his principles and not being swayed by the many Kiwis who think climate change is a hoax (page 13, The Weekend Sun, June 29). It is really great that he has brought the National Party to work on a bilateral policy to address the problem.

I must confess, though, that I have sympathies with those who think it is a hoax. Life would be so much simpler if it was. However, we must get together and face the undeniable facts that are coming at us from so many directions.

The good news is that the government is wanting our views on how they should be addressing climate change with the Zero Carbon Bill and what the Climate Commission should be doing, so go to www.mfe.govt.nz/have-your-say-zero-carbon, or simply Google ‘zero carbon bill' and find out how you can give your views. The deadline is July 19.

G Southon, Gate Pa.