Letters to the Editor

Information ‘biased and shameful’

Having received my by-election voting and referendum papers, I am disappointed and somewhat alarmed that a four-page blurb on 'Supporting Information' for the museum... Read More

Living wage for TCC staff

Re ‘Living wage employers scarce in Tauranga' (page 18, the Weekend Sun, April 18). As a ratepayer I am concerned that we should get the best value for our... Read More

Keeping our feet on the ground

While Mark Wassung's ideas are great (page 9, The Weekend Sun, April 13) they are not based on common sense and practicability. Local roads are drastically overloaded... Read More

‘Pale, male and stale’

Mark Wassung's scheme for a transport hub (page 9, The Weekend Sun, April 16) caught my interest. This scheme proposed by a candidate for a Tauranga City Council... Read More

Museum concerns

Some people in the community are advocating for a new museum for Tauranga. As a descendant of an 1840 settler I have always had an interest in local Tauranga history,... Read More

Are young people prepared to pay?

While I agree with your article ‘Young people push for museum' (page 17, The Weekend Sun, April 13) can I also ask if these same young people have given any... Read More

Guarantor for council credit card

I have been reading through the local candidates' profiles for the election of a new councillor at large. Again, there are lots of councillors stating vague intentions... Read More

Weary of the museum spin

Am I the only ratepayer getting very weary of the spin surrounding the proposed museum? We hear pretty words such as ‘there is no cultural incentive for people... Read More

Candidates cause concern

Two candidates for the 2018 Tauranga City by-election give rise to concern. Mr Tony Christiansen is the ex-councillor who was notorious for his frequent absences... Read More

Petrol tax double whammy

The 11.5 cent petrol tax increase (twice as much in Auckland) will have a double whammy effect by also raising the price of food and most other goods as freight... Read More

Good for business

Are we about to have another war? Previous wars have been started by lies. North Vietnam fired upon an American warship in the Gulf of Tonkin - no proof, we all... Read More

Support for library

There is the Tauranga City Library, Papamoa Library, Greerton Library and Mount Library. I would like to see a Welcome Bay Library. Welcome Bay needs to be included.... Read More