Letters to the Editor

Papamoa digs poses prickly dilemma

We have recently moved to Papamoa to enjoy the beach lifestyle, but have been disappointed to find Onehunga Weed in absolute abundance. It's along all of the grass... Read More

Failing to protect us from crime

We, the people of New Zealand, are totally sick of the amount of crime in our country. I raise this because international information showing New Zealand is rated... Read More

Police should bust roastbusters gang

The police involved in the roastbusters scandal should do their job and arrest and charge the members of the sex ring on suspicion of stupification, sexual assault... Read More

Kiwifruit gripe: play on reality

In regard to the November 10 article on Sunlive called ‘Growers can change industry', my husband and I are kiwifruit growers of some 24 years so have experienced... Read More

True views

I agree with K Morland (Sun, November 8) that voters should consider who they wish to vote for before pre-election promises are made, that will be broken.Perhaps... Read More

Reborn Cargo Shed: Fight well worth it

Being lost for words isn't a term normally applied to me.Fortunately, it was a very temporary condition because now I want to tell everyone about the re-vamped Cargo... Read More

Politics: Understanding left and right

Recently, after admitting to a good friend of ours that we really did not understand the term, left and right political parties, he told us this.Right-leaning political... Read More

Enjoy view while you can

The Tauranga City Council and Element IMF are proposing major changes to the Tauriko Business Estate, as part of TCC's city plan review. Few people appear to know... Read More

Mail service already cut

A few weeks ago I sent a card to a friend in Auckland, posted in Tauranga on a Friday, hoping it would get ttor her the following Tuesday. It arrived Wednesday.I... Read More

Will the Greens now change tack?

Recently, I challenged Dr Ian McLean, one of two Green candidates in October's local body elections, to examine reasons for their electoral failure. I proposed the... Read More

Fluffy friends: Stop fireworks

Dear sir, My name is Sam the Scruff. I'm a dog and I live in Otumoetai. I'm writing this to let you know how scary the fireworks are.Every night this week, there's... Read More

Ignoring the public’s wishes

A recently published book ‘100 Days - Claiming Back New Zealand movement' by Amy Brooke rings alarm bells. It adds to warnings from recent letter writers and... Read More