Letters to the Editor

Take care out there

I have noted the tremendous increase in the number of cycles on Tauranga's roads since I became a cyclist myself. The Tauranga City Council has done a very good... Read More

Makes no sense!

Re: Govt should fully fund St john! (The Weekend Sun, letters page 14, April 14). Plunket are the same; restricting services provided due to lack of money. The... Read More

Democracy is…

It is with great concern I hear that Tauranga will not be participating in Local Body Elections but have been unilaterally forced by Central Government to continue... Read More

Mayor’s job to represent all

Re: ‘No savings from amalgamation' (The Weekend Sun, letters page 16, April 8). Margret Murray-Benge suggests that elected representatives are the ‘servants... Read More

New highways dept needed!

Millions of dollars have been spent by Waka Kotahi NZTA on safety features on State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Waihi. Currently, there are five different speed... Read More

We need more fuel alternatives now!

I listened in excitement to news of our PM Jacinda Ardern announcing a hydrogen-powered car-sharing scheme with Japan, while she was in the country this month. With... Read More

How about library with a museum?

I read recently that a museum for Tauranga was possibly back on the agenda. If I may make a comment; I imagine the core genre for a museum would be local Maori history. While... Read More

A solution to the dangerous Kaimai drive

Having driven over the Kaimai Hill on State Highway 29 a few times recently, I have noticed that the driving conditions are becoming increasingly dangerous on this... Read More

Yesterday

Yesterday has no handles It's only an empty stage with burnt out candles It can't be altered or retrieved It has entered a one-way door And it is not ours anymore Take... Read More

Matariki is not a day to be alone

What a milestone to have Matariki public holiday passed in Parliament. The celebration is underpinned by values that include mana taiao - environmental awareness.... Read More

Totally agree…

Re: ‘No savings to be made from amalgamation' (The Weekend Sun, April 8). I totally agree with M Murray-Benge about amalgamation suggested by mayor Garry... Read More

Unconstitutional in the worst way

I am upset with the Commission running Tauranga. We, the people, have written to the newspapers and others with our complaints about our loss of our right to democracy... Read More