Letters to the Editor

Cancer drugs before new flag

Every week we read about people risking their lives to save another and all too often sacrificing their own life in their effort. An opportunity to save lives on... Read More

Think carefully before deciding

Fellow citizens. Every morning I greet the sunrise of this beautiful land. I give thanks to our creator for the privilege of living in this free land as I raise... Read More

Will you tick the first box?

I note on the Referendum voting papers they have had one last attempt to get a change by putting the faux flag first on two papers, including the voting form, which... Read More

It’s about national identity

Congratulations Rogers Rabbits on bringing a more balanced perspective to the flag debate. It's not about John Key, political point-scoring, the cost, or the relative... Read More

Talking climate change in Tauranga

Re: ‘Talking climate change in Tauranga' article in The Weekend Sun, March 4.I object to any part of my rates going to a purveyor of the mouthings of the totally... Read More

Keep our flag!

Today I received my flag referendum voting papers and was amazed to find voting instructions in 25 foreign languages.How can these non-Kiwis be permitted to vote... Read More

The old curtains have to stay

Oh how I would liked to have had new curtains, just to let the neighbours know I'm concerned about myself.My 30-year-old curtains have faded almost to shreds, and... Read More

We need a lady wearing the chain

I hope a woman is going to put her name forward for the Mayoralty at the local body elections in October. In my 30 years as a ratepayer I think the best Mayor was... Read More

Dining Precinct dead duck?

I just want to add my two cents' worth about Wharf St - our fabulous new dining precinct.We decided to venture in one Friday night recently and try out one of the... Read More

Eat street needs work

Having ventured down to Tauranga's version of ‘Eat Street ‘I wouldn't go as far to call it a fail but it is no success story either.That is by no means... Read More

PM incorrectly reads nation's mood

On a whim our Prime Minister John Key, wishes to discard our national flag, simply because he thinks that it is no longer a true representation of New Zealand. During... Read More

Let's see red!

On Saturday, February 28, I saw the proposed new flag flying atop the Takitimu Drive flagpole. With scarcely any red in the design, the flag presented as a very... Read More