Letters to the Editor

And the pain lingers on for some

Like Letitia, I also have painful knees (‘Living with pain', The Weekend Sun, August 7). I had my appointment with the surgeon, and was told I needed knee... Read More

Going green: Sell off our spaces

I have a lot sympathy for Tauranga City Council in its effort to sell off land beside Takitimu Drive. It is common sense for council to sell land which is surplus... Read More

Main road traffic in a right jam

Stop, go, stop, go, stop, jammed, crawl - this is Cameron Road, Tauranga.I raise this issue because the operation of Cameron Road, our busiest business road, is... Read More

Money back guarantee a winner?

I am surprised to read that Trustpower is announcing that TECT will increase their annual rebate cheque to Trustpower consumers by at least $100 if they have their... Read More

For the love beer - and rugby

So Paul Henry, the Greens are 'a bunch of wowsers” because they bring some rationality, some commonsense or caution to the debate on opening the Rugby World... Read More

Painful subject: Waiting list woes

Sorry to hear Letitia's tale! (‘Living with pain', The Weekend Sun, August 7) I know, as I hurt my back when I was 19 and now I am 83! I have had every kind... Read More

So what is the other option?

I was rather surprised - and also somewhat bemused - at A Smith's letter regarding the Brookfield lights (The Weekend Sun, August 7).Who remembers the numerous complaint... Read More

Hairy Mclary: Magical experience

The new Hairy Maclary and friends sculptures on the waterfront are absolutely stunning. A big thanks to all of those who were involved and helped bring this magical... Read More

Save the Green Spaces

I wish to thank reporter Andrew Campbell very much for that excellent report of our ‘Save the Green Spaces' meeting that I organised with the council last... Read More

Time to stub out old habits?

An open letter to Phil Rudd (and other smokers). I watched you on TV after the most recent of your recent court appearances. You were chugging on cigarettes and... Read More

Judge, jury and executioner

A visitor, or a new arrival to Tauranga could be forgiven, if after reading a selection of letters in the current Weekend Sun (July 31), they are now wondering if... Read More

Give intersection a green light

I am writing to express my frustration at the ridiculous traffic lights in Brookfield, by the New World.This set-up is the biggest joke I have seen in my life. It's... Read More