On Monday I was awoken by the sound of the fire siren. It transpired that there was another crash on SH2 between Omokoroa and Katikati. This seems to be an almost... Read More

What's all the emotion? Why is Trustpower so defensive? TECT's proposal about how it distributes its well-earned dividends is a pretty good deal for the local community. In... Read More

I understand WBOPDC has two Maori committees representing East and West, and the members collect a generous meeting allowance for attendance. The RMA is clear that... Read More

The claim that Maori are trying to gain some extra advantage by having Maori electoral wards is misleading. The justification for Maori wards is simply fairness. ... Read More

Following on from my recent expose (January 26) on the PanePane Point fiasco, I note that Western Bay District Council declined the offer of a right of reply on... Read More

For the first time in a year I went shopping at Bayfair, or rather tried to. I would like to know if women over 60 are invisible. I wanted a pair of sport sandals.... Read More

The recent constructed arguments against the return of Panepane Point to its previous owners (SunLive, January 26) need some examination. N Mayo, finds it "hard... Read More

All the fuss over plastic bags and what does a Labourite immediately come up with? Yes, a tax. There are many answers, including a simple ban. Successive governments... Read More

I sort of think that teachers of English grammar should have a conversation with those whose speech is peppered with the latest ‘in' words such as ‘you... Read More

It is apparent Kerry Mitchell (‘Congratulations Jacinda and Clarke', page 16, The Weekend Sun, January 26) fails to understand the issues raised by Ardern's... Read More

We have another dictatorial rule from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. I applied for a fire permit last week and was told in future applications for a... Read More

The proposals put forward to convert TECT Consumer Trust to TECT Charitable Trust over five years looks great on paper, but the reality is somewhat different. Having... Read More