Letters to the Editor

Stadium to set scene of new TCC's spending

When Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby stated immediately after the last election that the handbrakes were now off, never would I have realised his meant promoting a... Read More

Stadium: Multi not single purpose

I read the Sun's article on TCC councillor Matt Cowley's opposition to Mayor Stuart Crosby's idea for a new 15,000 seat stadium. I agree, as most people do, that... Read More

All-in-one best idea

Finally, common sense from an elected member of Tauranga City Council. Sports/university/hotel and conferences all in one area on pre-existing council-owned land... Read More

Lessons of Baypark

Bob Clarkson's new rugby stadium assessment is laughable. In 2007, he off-loaded Baypark stadium to Tauranga City Council and its unfortunate ratepayers. Mr Clarkson's... Read More

Stadiums make no cash

I agree fully with new TCC councillor Matt Cowley's opposition to Mayor Stuart Crosby's idea for a new 15,000 seat stadium (‘Stadium Seperation' Weekend Sun,... Read More

Buying a financial lemon

Tauranga's minority-elected Mayor Stuart Crosby (nearly 90 per cent of enrolled voters didn't support his mayoral candidacy in 2013), is at it again. During the... Read More

Change protocols from the Dark Ages

I'm beginning to wonder if we are living in the 21st Century or if we are being dragged back into the Dark Ages by submitting to so-called Maori protocols.Apart... Read More

Phoenix park plan puzzles

Those making comment that the Phoenix Carpark is only busy during Christmas holiday period day time, should cast their minds back a few years.The carpark was heavily... Read More

Is nothing left worth plundering from CBD?

I read recently that Tauranga City central business district's crime figures have plummeted during the last three years.Could that possibly be because there's not... Read More

Morals now cost money

What sort of society are we striving for when we offer women $300 to stop smoking during pregnancy?Are we going to offer thieves $500 for every burglary they don't... Read More

Real threat to our lives ignored

Readers have written about many matters that they see as threats or social problems.Tauranga City Council's shortcomings, the aspirations of some Maori people, the... Read More

Stadium decisions on watch:

After all the pre-election promises of 2013, if any councillor or the mayor dares to vote for a domain rugby/cricket stadium spend up, his or her name will be recorded... Read More