It's nice to be able to give praise where it's due, isn't that right Perry.
Twice this summer I've had people say to me that their recent experience at the Tauranga City Council was an absolute joy, compared to recent experiences of a similar nature elsewhere.
One couple are multi-property owners from the Kapiti Coast who've just bought here and the other has property on the North Shore and now also in Tauranga.
It's great to hear this sort of thing as it can help put things into perspective. This city hasn't always rated itself too well in the past, but comments like this tell us that perhaps we're not so bad here after all. Ay Perry.
The Port is a great example but there are lots of smaller businesses in this town that do a great job and we need to pat them on the back when it's due.
So, well done Tauranga City Council. Whatever you're doing down there in Willow Street, something's working.

Graeme Martin, Otumoetai.