Letters to the Editor

The RMA is restrictive enough anyway

Sun readers be aware of radical changes to the Resource management Act now in committee stage in Parliament. There have been changes to the Amendment Bill to the... Read More

We must keep up the pressure!

As a lifetime resident of Katikati, I'm as excited as anyone to hear the bypass is back on the agenda. But we must keep up the pressure. The street parties and photo... Read More

A fantastic service

Re: Tauranga City councillor Larry Baldock's use of a notice of motion to suggest council rates notices and water bills be used to poll residents on issues, passed... Read More

Rip-off pricing in NZ

Amazon setting up in Australia has set retailers off whining again about the unfair advantages. Well folks lower your unfair rip-off prices and we will shop here.I... Read More

Piano performances that delight many

Baycourt had a Steinway Open Day on March 26, and we enjoyed the morning session. The Friends of Baycourt had organised this opportunity for pianists of all sizes... Read More

Sucking on the teats of the state

It continually amazes me that so many people think they are entitled to so much.From the rich to the poor, including those in the middle, the world has never seen... Read More

Build roads when you build houses

When are the roading authorities and the politicians going to wake up and see the mayhem being created at the Omokoroa Rd intersection with State Highway 2?The Government... Read More

Stop signs are for stopping!

A recent report on our city mentioned cars not stopping for stop signs. Part of the Land Transport Act says a car's wheels must stop rolling at a stop sign. As a... Read More

No need for pricey proposals

I see the first of the choices for the structure of the State Highway 2 Katikati Bypass. Call me a cynic but I'm not surprised to see proposals for huge roundabouts,... Read More

Give the country a break!

Re: The living wage argument. The system today sees many workers get paid, but it's not enough to live on. But you can go along to the local government office for... Read More

Don’t give it away for free

My false teeth nearly fell into my cup of tea the other morning when Prime Minster Bill English told Duncan Garner on The AM Show it is 'too hard” to price... Read More

Referendum on euthanasia

According to theNZ First Bay of Plenty newsletter, Winston Peters thinks TVNZ Colmar Brunton opinion polls are ‘a sham, designed to be misleading and favour... Read More