I am absolutely opposed to any thoughts of closing or shifting the Tauranga Racecourse and Tauranga Golf Club for housing.

Tauranga is not overburdened with green areas, especially the quality of these iconic facilities in such close proximity to the city centre.

Take a look at the old city of London and other cities around the world with their beautiful parks.

The roading infrastructure in Greerton and the surrounding area is seriously struggling now without further burdens.

Leave Tauranga's green spaces alone!

Hugh McCarroll, Pyes Pa.