Letters to the Editor

Tell crime where to go with CCTV!

When one listens to our country's crime statistic,s why do not more people install CCTV? Police called on me one day because a neighbour thought that I had CCTV;... Read More

Indigenous wisdom research applauded

Congratulations to Te Kotāhi Research Institute for the invitation to join the US$30 million research for Indigenous Knowledge and Science based research at University... Read More

There is no book on democracy...

In recent letters to The Weekend Sun various correspondents have expressed their opposition to issues in our relationship with the treaty partners. Robin Rimmer... Read More

The community’s feedback

Late last month and early this month, the Commissioners held a series of ‘Let's talk' sessions across the city, both as a chance to talk about some of the... Read More

The actual problem is...

Re: Barbara Saies' letter (The Weekend Sun, August 25) calls for such a response. It is very distasteful that she should misrepresent the views of others in order... Read More

NZ needs to be united!

Recent letters seemed to have stirred up a few people. In answer to some of the points raised. Te Reo - I have no problem with people wishing to learn Te Reo but... Read More

Vote – or zip it!

To all the moaners out there - I hope you get out and vote on October 14! These letters pages are always full of gripes and groans about issues, MPs, the Government... Read More

A result of our city’s success

Re: ‘TCC talks congestion charges' on page 5, The Weekend Sun, September 8. Tauranga's road congestion is a result of our city's success. Combination of the... Read More

Money well spent!

Recently, the Labour Government suggested all primary schools include a ‘financial planning' course in the school curriculum. Well that would be a lot more... Read More

Just wondering...

I am wondering how the ratepayers of Tauranga are going to afford the Civic Centre - some money coming from government - and the stadium, despite a number of ratepayers... Read More

Is this really what we need spend rates money on?

I have lived in Te Puke town centre for almost eight years and with my husband I walk the streets regularly, different days and different times. I have seen around... Read More

Where does responsibility lie?

I saw an interesting item on TV recently regarding the plight of a woman who had purchased a car and found out to her horror that she would be paying almost 50 per... Read More