Letters to the Editor

Cycleway will put towns on the map

Re: Norm Mayo's letter ‘The Western Bay's cycleway spend up is madness' (The Weekend Sun, May 1).I must pick up my quill and seriously challenge him on part... Read More

Have some vision Tauranga

Re: Norm Mayo's letter ‘The Western Bay's cycleway spend up is madness' (The Weekend Sun, May 1), regarding the proposed cycleway to be built by Western Bay... Read More

More informed comment expected

I had expected more informed comment from NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell than was published is his column on May 1 in The Weekend Sun.John Key does listen to people,... Read More

Secret meetings claim misleading

Last week, Western Bay of Plenty councillors were fortunate to be invited to join Tauranga City councillors visit to the area where TCC will access the water supply... Read More

Our lack of spine

Thank God we are far removed from ISIL who'd take us in 20 minutes today - going by are childish antics over Prime Minister John Key's ponytail, which demonstrates... Read More

How about Anzac Day without the pomp

I don't feel comfortable in big crowds these days, and I can't agree that wars solve anything. On Anzac Day morning I wanted to acknowledge the history - and I needed... Read More

Key should stand down

Not only to New Zealand has our Prime Minister John Key made a disgraceful exhibition of himself but also to the world.This is most unacceptable behaviour from a... Read More

WBOP’s cycleway spend up is madness

RE: Western Bay of Plenty District Council spending on cycleways. I've lived in Katikati all my life and love the place and feel passionately for the people here.... Read More

Jellyfish John and the TPPA?

Do people resemble animals in appearance, characteristics and/or behaviour?A foxy woman, a lion-hearted champion, as swift as a gazelle and so on.Well I think our... Read More

Golliwogs reappear

Recently, golliwog dolls have come out on display again and there has been a bit of hoo ha about it being racist as it slings off about black people. To put the... Read More

High-rise flats will become slums

RE: ‘Support RSA and show John key the way' (The Weekend Sun, April 17).Ken Allen from Katikati is right when it comes down to basics, however you cannot do... Read More

Retirement villages are worth it

RE: ‘Village living costs' (The Weekend Sun, April 24). This letter by John O'Rourke needs a reply.The fact that shareholders make a profit is not a bad thing.... Read More