Letters to the Editor

Mighty road warriors

In reply to Simon: It is a shame that so many of our mighty road warriors have to sublimate their instincts by travelling a puny 100km/h. And why should they use... Read More

‘Poverty’ cannot apply

How revealing to view TV 3's Vote programme, Wednesday 19 June. It was a snapshot of middle NZ views. The debate question was ‘can child abuse and lack of... Read More

Slow down and show some sense

Responding to Simon Loveridge: I would place a bet that you are one of those arrogant drivers, who think they are bullet proof, and either sit on my bumper travelling... Read More

Axe flame tree

The Weekend Sun 14/6/13 and 21/6/13 (Faulkner's Corner) describes how we have an ugly Aussie pest in the lovely Matua suburb, so let's get rid of it! This Kurrajong... Read More

Chiefs ceded sovereignty

It is remarkable what a bit of research will find these days! Now we have Kate MacIntyre of Wellington discovering (your columns, 21/6/13) that while the Maori... Read More

Drawing into the open

It's easy, Kate MacIntyre! Tired of Christina's panic-mongering guff? Don't read it! Leave it to some of us who are happy being masochists in a good cause. Unfortunately,... Read More

Cultural PC garbage

There is always something ‘folksy' about Wellington people many of whom seem to have little else to do but collect Government, bureaucratic, tertiary pay cheques... Read More

Rude and patronising

Kate MacIntyre asks if we are tired of reading C. Humphreys' letters warning us of the dangers of a written Constitution. No Kate, we are not tired of reading... Read More

Responses to Kate MacIntyre: Pleased to have rattled your chain

So pleased I have rattled your chain Kate MacIntyre and great you have taken the time to read and maybe learn something.The Treaty of Waitangi was never recognised... Read More

Happy Hopper rider

I commute every day from Omokoroa to Tauranga and cannot speak highly enough of the Bay Hopper service. It is prompt and reliable, the driver is helpful and cheerful.... Read More

Miserable beneficiary

Having gone from a well paid job to the sickness benefit I am shocked at the low level of payment.The minimum wage is $13-75ph and Wellington City Council is paying... Read More

What anti-Maori letters?

What anti Maori letters? In response to Peter Dey's letter, I do not think that the letters over the last few weeks are, or were, intended to be anti Maori, they... Read More