Letters to the Editor

Another reason not to park in the city

Thanks for keeping us informed about the fines that the traffic wardens intend to issue drivers of cars with bald tyres.Not that I have bald tyres, but the fear... Read More

A tread-ful money-waster

Why did councillors allow council staff to blindside them on a public relations disaster, like having Tauranga City Council parking wardens impose instant fines... Read More

Tyres not TCC business

I understand the Tauranga City Council is now instructing city parking wardens to fine those whose cars they detect have worn tyres, broken windscreen wipers or... Read More

When blood’s worth bottling

My husband suffered a health issue near the top of Mount Maunganui last Sunday.I'd like to give my heartfelt thanks to the people who came to our assistance. In... Read More

Elderly unvalued and disrespected

J L Taylor's letter ‘Senior living: the horrible truth' (The Weekend Sun, March 28) has voiced so clearly my feelings and awareness of the sad change in the... Read More

Senior digs - just do your research

Re: ‘Senior living: The horrible truth' (The Weekend Sun, March 28).In a capitalist society products are for sale and if you like the look of the product you... Read More

Solve real demise of our fisheries

Were any of my fellow fishers watching the ‘Breakfast' show on Tuesday morning,when the Minister for Decimated Fisheries and other mess ups held up a picture... Read More

Cyclists should pay too

In reply to S Turner ‘Drivers not sharing roads safely with cyclist' (The Sun, March 21), I can see where he's coming from.But, I want to point out there is... Read More

An inability for sustainability

Thanks, Rogers, for your brilliant ‘rabbit' on the end of the world - at least you managed to put humour into the subject.This topic is not new for NASA. They... Read More

Old i-Site needs tourist-type tenant

At the Tauranga City Council meeting, held March 17, the proposal to lease the building in Salisbury Ave, previously occupied by Tourism Bay of Plenty as an I-site,... Read More

Ban horse race whips

There is absolutely no reason for jockeys to use those whips and canes on racing horses and trotters. They should be banned.It is shocking to see the jockeys using... Read More

Have your say on plan

Several recent correspondents have expressed concern about the size of Tauranga City Council's proposed rate increase.As large rate increases, well above the rate... Read More