Letters to the Editor

Break-ups costing us a fortune

It's official. Well, in Britain anyway.Couples who ‘live together' are four times more likely to split up than married couples.I guessed it was more. I thought... Read More

Silly choice for old i-Site

The Tauranga City Council's decision to let the old Mount i-Site to Own Firm Ltd as a boutique cakery is totally ridiculous.Anyone who has knowledge of the building... Read More

‘Tyred’ of the money-wasting

I am sure most ratepayers are ‘tyred' of the money-grubbing money-wasting principles of practice and philosophy of the Tauranga City Council.The proposed worn... Read More

Don’t be fooled by low energy bulbs

We are now being subjected to another push for us to install energy efficient light bulbs.This last happened four-six years ago with special price offers from several... Read More

The real Aussie pest in our backyard

The whole country must be worried about the recent finds of the devastating Queensland Fruit Fly.Luckily, both specimens were male and are safely pinned to a board.Unfortunately,... Read More

Seize the day Steve

I'm responding to any negative responses that Tauranga City councillor Steve Morris is getting in making the most of an opportunity in standing for central government.Specifically,... Read More

Racing community has strict whip rules

In response to E Izett's letter ‘Ban horse race whips' (The Weekend Sun, March 28).His comments are obviously by someone who knows absolutely nothing about... Read More

City’s book bus must remain

Friends of the Tauranga City Libraries Inc's campaign on Tauranga City Council Draft Annual Plan covers five concepts.The Mobile Library must remain as the value... Read More

We have to save mobile library

It's interesting that we have examples of people we elect to lead our Tauranga City Council seemingly hesitant to call on fellow citizens of the city for assistance.One... Read More

Showing great versatility in knowledge

I must commend you for publishing such an enthusiastic correspondent, such as Mr Ernest Izett.He's shown his versatility by commenting on subjects as diverse as... Read More

Cyclists pay registrations on cars

I'd like to respond to K Morland's rant about ‘Cyclists should pay too' (The Weekend Sun, March 28).I ride my bicycle every day to work.I chose this mode of... Read More

We’ve got right to use roads

Unbelievable - K Morland of Katikati - to condemn people who 'ditch their cars” (‘Cyclists should pay too', The Weekend Sun, March 28) in order to pursue... Read More