Letters to the Editor

Yet another 'political promise'

Labour leader Andrew Little, has announced a multi-billion dollar ‘three years free tertiary studies' for all Kiwis. Yet another ‘off the shelf' political... Read More

Island debacle: ‘Tribal interests'

Matakana Island Panepane Point's (200 hectares) debacle has nothing to do with cultural significance, or grievance claims, merely tribal interests yen to own land!... Read More

Reduce your speed

Why do Western Bay and Te Puke councils kowtow to the wealthy?After all, it is the average ratepayer who votes them in to office.Recently, the so-called ‘bright... Read More

‘Pick up your poop’

I have just returned from a walk on Mount Main Beach. The high tide had swept right up to the edge of the dunes leaving the sand flat and firm. I walked between... Read More

‘Separate groups, separate rights'

There is much speculation about the future status of our country's freshwater. There is also much to be concerned with on the proposed changes to the Resource Management... Read More

Have your say at the A&P show

Katikati, your A&P Show is on this Sunday, February 7. Please attend the show and make your voice heard very loudly on these subjects that severely affect you!The... Read More

Lost and found; many thanks

A very big thank you to the person who handed in a British tourist's purse to the police on December 29. It contained four passports, plus money ready for the family's... Read More

Faking it? Power of psychics

In reference to a recent Rogers Rabbits in The Weekend Sun, the ‘Sensing Murder' TV series has one of this countries highest TV ratings and has returned as... Read More

Irresponsible behaviour wastes resources

I don't know about anyone else, but I get fed up hearing about stupid, irresponsible, brain dead morons who use party drugs and alcohol to excess, then expect the... Read More

A right Kiwi welcome, not-so welcome

To quote Donald Trump recently, when he said, 'What the hell's going on?” and judging from her expression dressed in that feather cloak, Oprah Winfrey look... Read More

Transparency for council action needed

Western Bays of Many District Councillors have decided to give Panepane Point a strategic piece of land and ratepayer asset at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour back... Read More

Fuel to the fire

I received the following in an email today from a chum in the USA: 'Petrol supplies are far exceeding demands so the price per gallon is $1.80 USD and we haven't... Read More