Letters to the Editor

Councillor absences rip-off to ratepayers

I've just finished reading councillor Tony Christiansen's sorry excuses as to why he didn't bother to attend 34 council meetings during the last three years (SunLive,... Read More

Maori problems a burden on public purse?

The report in the latest issue of The Weekend Sun, from the BOPDHB is another example of the official, racist preferential treatment of Maori. The report indicates... Read More

What voters want

I have this week read some of the most hilarious material for a long time. It is TCC candidates election campaign write ups on themselves. You only have to read... Read More

Help is there for all

I read with interest the problems facing Age Concern with lonely people etc. St John Ambulance have an excellent service, that targets this type of situation, and... Read More

Voting extends Matua water torture

Well the Local body elections are here again...and all the hyperbole that goes with it.I will vote, it is my right, but the synic that I have grown into knows oh... Read More

Don't give us personal gaff

A message to the local body election candidates: Would you please stop putting irrelevant personal information in your ‘vote for me' spiels. I really couldn't... Read More

If you don't vote, don't moan

Please ensure that you vote before midday on October 12 in order to have your say in the forthcoming Tauranga City Council elections.Only 43 per cent of voters voted... Read More

City Council's debt level is unsustainable

After attending two election meetings last week, firstly the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Mayoral Meeting, where five of the six Mayoral candidates showed real... Read More

A lesson in compassion

Is it any wonder the Tauranga Public Hospital Emergency Department is overrun with outpatients when the Central Med in Devonport Rd is too busy to write out a prescription... Read More

Ross an 'unsung hero' of the city

What a heartwarming story in this week's issue of The Weekend Sun about your General Manager Ross Brown. Ross has spent hours of his own time to create an exhibition... Read More

GCSB above the law

Now we really know the GCSB is above the law. It's obvious from the lack of action to address proven illegal surveillance and subsequent actions of the Dot.Com debacle.... Read More

Hicane: Our silent threat needs banning

The Ban Corexit protest being held on Mount Maunganui Main Beach this Saturday is to be applauded. Great to see our leaders and Rangatira fully supporting this kaupapa.... Read More