Letters to the Editor

Bus lane botch job

It is time to revisit the unplanned Hairini bus lane introduction. Even when a bus does use the bus lane, they will be basically empty and, in the meantime, the... Read More

Mental health claims astounding

I was astounded when I read the letter entitled ‘Church has a lot to answer for' (The Weekend Sun, February 15). The claim that faith in God, worship and a... Read More

A family affair

Fostering is rewarding work, and assisting a child to heal and build trust again after a trauma is an amazing triumph. However, I feel the current law that allows... Read More

Glass houses

While I agree that the amount of distracted drivers out there is horrifying, texting in crawling traffic on the Baypark-to-Bayfair drive is hardly life threatening... Read More

Don’t blame God

I wish to reply to K. Conder's letter that suggests the church has a lot to answer for regarding mental health issues. It is obvious the writer has little knowledge... Read More

Questions for Immigration

What is going on with New Zealand's Immigration department? First they allow bad guys to stay, now they are expelling good people. Don't they have any common sense,... Read More

Dear Big Ears

This ‘Naki-ite takes exception to your so-called tongue in cheek column last week (Rogers Rabbits, February 15). We could teach you BOPs a thing or two about... Read More

It’s not a case of pretending

In answer to K. Conder (The Weekend Sun, February 15), it makes me sad to think you believe Christian people pretend that there is a God. You live in a country... Read More

Where are the benefits?

The letter published regarding Phoenix Park in Mount Maunganui (February 15) raised a very valid point. A. Gawith called for the councillors who approved the quite... Read More

Time for a smog check?

My sister, who lives in Los Angeles, e-mailed me recently, saying: 'Yesterday we drove to downtown LA to get a smog certificate. Here in California, all cars and... Read More

Catch me if you can

'A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse.” That desperate cry from Shakespeare's Richard III can be heard echoing around the bus shelters of Tauranga, where... Read More

Road is already crowded

I am pleased that it is the Matamata- Te Aroha walkway that has booked up 130,000 visitors p.a. for next season, and not us on our walkway/cycle track, roadway and... Read More