I would like to sincerely apologise to your correspondent Hazel Wright. If she thought I was hurling insults around at the meeting that she attended I can only say... Read More

Now and then you publish letters from ratepayers moaning about the heavy burden amenities put on them. Poor old buggers. But we're all entitled to moan, so if you... Read More

Today I found that twice as many businesses are closing down or going into receivership than a year ago. Some of these businesses have been around for a long time,... Read More

As a previous TECT Board member I am delighted to see so many good community-minded people stand for TECT this year, including some well-respected younger women.I... Read More

Dear Rapiti: The fresh flavour of new candidates standing for TECT is something we should all be encouraged by. TECT is a cornerstone for many community projects... Read More

Mr Rogers: Your listing of state owned assets sold during the second Lange government, is regrettably, beyond dispute. However it adds nothing to the present debate... Read More

TCC have as usual got this one wrong. While Tauranga needs tertiary educational facilities and Durham Street carpark could possibly be a good site, what we don't... Read More

Because Western Bay District Council meetings are not reported, it is hard for individual councillors like myself to test their ideas publically, and get reaction,... Read More

It started in the early 70's when Britain joined the EEC and the first petrol price shock hit.It was even ‘cool' to be on the dole, if I can remember back... Read More

The Russian ship that sank on rocks just outside the Sounds was never recovered and is used by divers to this day. I am reliably informed by one member of Maritime... Read More

Some facts - TCC engaged Opus to provide a report at a cost of $50,000. Tauranga City Council knee-jerked and then got in Nutech security guards at huge cost while... Read More

Prime Minister, John Key, and Tauranga MP, Simon Bridges, have said that they do not agree with the proposed winter period (only) power discount for SuperGold cardholders.... Read More