I find it a touch of elitism that from July 1, 2024, a number of the boat ramps in Tauranga are going to have a $20 charge to use levied, whereas all New Zealanders... Read More

The Government has changed. The former Transport Minister took Te Puna to Ōmokoroa roading development off the 10-year plan and has lost his parliamentary seat,... Read More

I remember watching rugby union when it was a fast-moving game with hardly any head injuries. In those days tackles were made around the ankles by one player... Read More

To the people of the Bay of Plenty. You are very fortunate indeed to have Tauranga Hospital's exceptional staff. The skill of the staff and the excellent coordination... Read More

Re: Tauranga City Council rates increases. The research commissioned by The Retirement Commission titled ‘Equitable Rates Relief' October 20, 2023 - see:... Read More

Ross Bourne wishes to express thanks to all those who showed love and support following the tragic death of his son Brendon Bourne on February 24. Brendon, 55,... Read More

Re: ‘We have to speak u for democracy', letters page 28, The Weekend Sun April 12, 2024, edition. Kia ora. Ron Chamberlain's letter prompts thought. Democracy... Read More

Tauranga's Urban Task Force chair Scott Adams, representing property developers, supports the appointment of a Crown observer appointed to report to the Government... Read More

Re: ‘Zebras and rainbows', letters page 28, The Weekend Sun April 12, 2024, edition. I agree with Rhonda Bennet's letter ‘Zebras and rainbows' about... Read More

I recently watched the new documentary on Gloriavale called ‘Escaping Utopia'. My question is why are we still letting this community carry on? It should... Read More

The city's lawn mowing programme continues to amuse, but mostly bemuse. There's a large triangular grass traffic island bounded by Vale and Chapel streets, and... Read More

We in Tauranga should now demand a referendum on current issues that we now face thanks to political interference. I and many others have no time for politics... Read More