Ignorance is worldwide, followed by arrogance. We have it here in spades in Tauranga City Council.

The most basic fundamental priority when a business is taken over or has new directors is to have an audit of its business.

Determine the Facts before they can possibly prepare a budget for any possible expenditure.

In this case the TCC must report the facts to its employers - the rate payers covering all aspects.

Financial, actual commitments, liabilities, staff numbers costs, vehicles, income (how much and from where).

Treat their Ratepayers with respect. They are not fools.

Baldock is a lucky man with his disrespectful comments; ‘If you can't afford it, sell down'.

He refers to the year 1620. In 1620 if he was alive and spoke like that to his serfs he would have found himself burnt at the stake and justly so.

Bill Matches, Bethlehem