Letters to the Editor

Go figure Greerton roading changes

Congratulations to the Tauranga City Council for becoming the most insane council in New Zealand. Why? The narrowing of the roundabouts and roads to one lane in... Read More

Put an end to apologies

The letters (The Weekend Sun, November 9) critical of our book are most welcome as they open debate. M Maunder is correct in pointing out that the account in our... Read More

Is it the road or drivers?

Yesterday afternoon I was driving towards Tauranga with a small workman's truck travelling too close behind me on State Highway 2. My passengers and I heard a siren... Read More

Nothing new in book

Your correspondents and book authors McLean and Robinson (The Weekend Sun, November 2) asked the question ‘Why is the Anglican Church apologising?' The simple... Read More

Building better race relations

J McLean and J Robinson (The Weekend Sun, November 2), in my view, seem to be allowing their resentment against Maori leaders to override their good sense. They... Read More

Taking responsibility

The question has been asked 'Why is the Anglican church apologising to a couple of Tauranga sub-tribes for 'selling' its land to the Crown in 1867?”... Read More

Why volunteer firefighters?

There are 11,200 volunteer firefighters in New Zealand. Why is there a need? Would they not prefer to be paid? Government must be over the moon, saving them about... Read More

Cheap porn

I'm amazed as I read about how damaging unregulated online pornography is to young people and our society. I teach my children how to respect people, and when you... Read More

Petrol rip-off

When is the petrol price rip-off going to be dealt with in New Zealand? Recently I saw petrol at $2.16 in Foxton while the rest of the country was around $2.50. All... Read More

Control your dog on a lead

What gives anyone the right to tell me I shouldn't walk my dog if he doesn't like other dogs? My rescue dog is desexed, microchipped, registered, fed, walked... Read More

Bella Vista questions

I am pleased the homeowners of the Bella Vista development are happy with their council settlement. They deserve it. I am confused, or poorly informed about three... Read More

Benefits of selenium

New Zealand soils are low in selenium, an essential trace element. This results in the vast majority of us being deficient for optimal health. Asthma, prostate cancer... Read More