I don't expect left party candidates to agree openly, but the reality is all centre left and left Tauranga candidates' primary goal is to wave the flag for the party... Read More

R Stewart writes 'people are fed up with the political system. It worked in the past but isn't now”"The New Zealand Independent Coalition agrees with you Mr... Read More

With all the promises made for Tauranga during the years, if kept, we'd have a vibrant city - like in the days of Tauranga Borough Council - and up-to-date amenities.Instead,... Read More

You are so right Rogers Rabbits, this has been a bone for me too, that we pay dog registrations and get nothing back - not even a collar like we used to.It's just... Read More

Re: dog registrations. I catch a lot of stray dogs, as if you're told to catch strays yourself.I tie it up and ring the council, who then sends a security firm to... Read More

Adding a star rating system to unhealthy food in New Zealand will not deter people from buying fizzy drinks, eating sweets or buying takeaway.They will not make... Read More

I'd be grateful if the man who accidentally dented my car's passenger door at Vet Care Bethlehem's carpark on June 19 sends me his contact details and vehicle registration.... Read More

Tauranga City Council now effectively concedes failure in addressing stormwater infrastructure for the past 23 years and probably other essential infrastructure.Mayor... Read More

The falling apart of our society continues. First we have father Battison spending all that time and effort to challenge his son's school when he could have been... Read More

So now there is a ‘separate' legal system for Maori, where will this end, if ever?Korotangi Paki, son of Maori King Tuheitia, has been discharged without conviction... Read More

I've been following the immigration debate both here in NZ and elsewhere recently and I'm torn between whether it's a benefit, a balls up or both.Like everything... Read More

Watching the news I couldn't believe my ears that the Maori King's son, Korotangi Paki, escaped conviction on drink-driving, theft and burglary charges which he'd... Read More