The majority of our teachers are undoubtedly genuine people with the interests of their pupils at heart. They would not be in the job otherwise.However the teacher... Read More

I am glad that Mr. Wightman has achieved 94 years of age. I hope his trust in his family is fulfilled. His demand that matters of foundational moral ethics be... Read More

I was at the council hearings on submissions for the 10 year plan and listened to a chap talking about the libraries, and centres representing art, drama, and history... Read More

I have a vested interest in this topic because at the age of 92, I shall obviously soon become personally involved. I am not depressed, I have a great family and... Read More

Tobacco companies have a problem - how do they replace all the smokers who are dying? They have to advertise smoking tobacco, but opposition to smoking is increasing... Read More

Regarding TrustPower's full page ad in The Weekend Sun 1 June 2012, which included references to TECT cheques and possible transfers to customers to another power... Read More

I would like to share my experience from the Sunday performance of Ryman Healthcare's Showtime performed by Bay of Plenty Symphonia. The first half's selection... Read More

Bill Faulkner's weekly column (1 June) informs us, the estimated cost to refurbish the Matapihi footbridge is $770,000 a consultants report costing $44,000 advised... Read More

Your correspondent Peter Dey appears to be awash with a view of NZ's history, as promulgated by maori. How can anyone ignore: Two thousand year old carbon dated... Read More

A.Taylor (1 June) claims that Maori were not the first settlers in New Zealand, and that Treaty settlement money is going to fatten the accounts of elders. These... Read More

I read with interest the on-going re-writing of our history to suit certain sections of our nationhood.With momentum on their side and a mix of guilt, bewilderment,... Read More

There has been much written on your letters page about the treaty and the moneys being paid out in settlement.History is all about land being taken as the spoils... Read More