Letters to the Editor

Outrageous interpretations of treaty causing divisions

In the ongoing, 'Wordfest”, regarding the water rights, Tuku Morgan has accused John Key of being, 'culturally ignorant”.Tuku and his fellow believers... Read More

The city CEO and remuneration package

In respect to R Paterson's letter (Sun 14 Sept) could I remind the correspondent that Mr Town was employed as the CEO, prior to my election to Council and that his... Read More

Crime repayments

Recently a person was found guilty of a $17,000 benefit theft. At the conclusion of the court case this person was sentenced to 300 hours community work, and had... Read More

Pilot Bay boardwalk a wonderful opportunity

I whole heartedly support the Pilot Bay Boardwalk project.The Mauao base track and summit walks area are amongst the top short walks in New Zealand, and used by... Read More

Appalled at council’s university decisions

If R Paterson's letter, which appeared in the Sun of 31 August, is correct, I too am appalled that the University of Waikato is apparently seeking a further $30... Read More

Proud to be from ‘minnow’ of competing countries

Now it is over, Val will have her gold, and life will go back to normal. I had an interesting email from an English cousin about the lighter side of our closest... Read More

Infrastructure fund not for ‘castles in the air’

TCC Council in its infinite wisdom, have gifted $100,000 towards the RMA Consent process plus agreed to provide TCC ratepayers' Cliff Road site to the Museum Trust... Read More

Loan from Reserve Bank?

Faulkner's Corner (Sept 7) discussing City Council funding, mentions 'zero or low interest loans from Government. Good luck there too.”Prospects, to him, appear... Read More

God moves in mysterious ways

Those readers of letters to the editor in the fine publication 'The Sun” may remember a letter about a stolen kayak taken from the front lawn of a Matua residence.I... Read More

Restricted road ‘strangling city’

The Business Case Strategy cannot succeed with a council that is a cot case! I raise this issue as Priority One announces it's success in attracting new business... Read More

Thanks to hospital staff

I wish to express my thanks to all the staff at Tauranga Hospital. During my recent stay all the staff from doctors to cleaners were so kind, loving, and professional.... Read More

The social significance

The members of Parliament who voted against the Marriage Amendment Bill obviously do not understand the social significance of same sex marriages.Whereas abortions... Read More