The continued attack on Minister Phil Twyford shows poor judgement.

Firstly, we do not have enough builders, plumbers, electricians and other workers, to build all of the houses in Bethlehem, Tauriko and Te Tumu.

We also do not have enough workers to build all of the roads that are needed.

The Government has to spend money on areas around New Zealand in both the South Island and North Island where there have been bridges destroyed and roads seriously damaged by floods and earthquakes. That money can be made from tourists, farmers, businesses and other people.

Minister Phil Twyford has no say in releasing money for roading. The NZTA make the decisions for money spent on roading. There are other roads in New Zealand that have more serious problems than Tauranga has.

It is the Tauranga drivers who do not drive safely who cause our high death rate on our roads.

Hilary Burrows