Letters to the Editor

NZ's biggest racket?

It is a surprise that Consumer to my knowledge, has never done an investigation into one of NZ's biggest overcharge situations, which is the real estate industry,... Read More

Littlewood draft facts...

This month Peter Dey has sent Letters to the Editor in the Western BOP about the Treaty of Waitangi and the ‘Littlewood' draft. But Dey does shoot himself... Read More

We need distinct flag

Before voting take a good look at the two fl ags flying side by side and ask yourself: ‘If I took these flags around the world which one would be recognised... Read More

Museum idea excellent

Of course we should have a museum, and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges' idea of it being in the centre of the CBD is an excellant one. Recently I visited Nelson where... Read More

Unsubstantiated opinions

Peter Dey - your command of language would do credit to a fourth form pupils I have taught. Your logic would not. You considered me simple-minded because I do not... Read More

Only one Treaty

Maori activists are running their grievance programme on a false basis. There is only one Treaty of Waitangi. That is the document signed by Governor Hobson on behalf... Read More

The racial divide exists

Letter writer Peter Dey suggests that working Maori have not been more disadvantaged since the grievance industry was born in 1975. How does he explain the latest... Read More

New museum for Tauranga City? No way!

Tauranga needs a museum like most ratepayers need a hole in the head. A measly amount donated by the Government, which they would reap back in taxation and GST from... Read More

Open up the doors – please!

I have just moved to the Mount area from the west coast. What a beautiful place this is! No wonder it is so popular with tourists.But one thing puzzles me... why... Read More

Please let me die in peace and dignity

As a retired Registered Nurse, who has spent many years nursing in geriatric wards, I have heard many discussions on the topic of euthanasia. May I suggest, before... Read More

Sea lettuce: ‘Not native to New Zealand'

Once again Tauranga HarbourWatch Inc. disputes the claims and information of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council (‘New Research on Local Sea Lettuce', The... Read More

Who has actually read the TPP Agreement?

I am wondering how many of the raucous protesters in Auckland and elsewhere, have actually read the 6000-page TPPA? I think I can safely bet none have, including... Read More