Letters to the Editor

Tolls must double now to break even

Cr David Stewart is reported as saying that the Route K debt of $60 million plus $10.90 million in new debt (Pyes Pa Bypass cost contribution), totaling $70.90 million... Read More

Concerns over interim appointment

In my view the decision of the Councillors to only appoint an interim CEO, following the tragic death of the former CEO, is an interesting if not rather intriguing... Read More

Social cohesion is coming unstuck

It has been reported that the median family in New Zealand earns $67,000 per annum and has $1700 in the bank. This means that 50% of New Zealand family's finances... Read More

Celebrating Orange City’s dance milestone

Last weekend Orange City Square and Round Dance Club celebrated its 40th birthday. I'd like to thank The Sun for its help in advertising. Also a big thanks to... Read More

Where is the outcry?

John Key our smiling assassin says no-one owns the water. I would agree with that. I have a question though... if no-one owns the water, then how can our Government... Read More

Suppression of natural health

The suppression of natural health treatments can be traced back to the corrupting influences of our private banking system, and the cancer- and drug industries are... Read More

Ratepayers’ six yearly chance ‘to tell them where to go’

Western Bay of Plenty District Council representation proposal which is open for submission is their interpretation of the changes they have to make before the 2013... Read More

I-Site wasteful policy

The new manager of Tourism BOP needs to know that his decision to move the Mount I-Site from its prime and easily accessible location in Salisbury Avenue to the... Read More

The proposed communications mast

The WBOPDC have approved this activity, because under the District Plan Rules it is a Permitted Activity - this is so because of standard minimum requirements throughout... Read More

Picking up Pete’s challenge

I am more than happy to pick up Pete Kelly's challenge (letters, 13 July) and meet with him and others who may wish to learn more about the TECT elections and candidates.... Read More

Chewing the fat with a TECT candidate

I now know who at least one of the Tect candidates is. He made the effort to come and introduce himself and ‘chew the fat' , after reading, and agreeing with... Read More

Council amalgamations

There seems to be a belief that the Tauranga City Council should merge with Western Bay of Plenty Council and Mr Crosby, the city's Mayor, seems to think that 'bigger... Read More