Thank goodness at last a cap on our rates, not before time, they remind me of kids with a lolly jar where they could dip into when ever they wanted to, know they... Read More

There was a lot of hot air blowing over how slow Maritime New Zealand responded to getting oil out of the Rena, perhaps some of those who let rip need to search... Read More

I watched, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful planes created, the Spitfire, flying gloriously overhead. Roaring across the heavens, looping and climbing, no... Read More

We can see clearly who the Government favours. Don't we pay our taxes for the benefit of all? Isn't hospital care a large part of what our taxes are meant for?... Read More

For some time now I have appealed to various councillors to have the soccer ground at the Mount changed from Links Ave Reserve to Williams Park.Joe and Johnny Williams... Read More

I am constantly amazed at how the people we pay to run our Regional Council and governing bodies operate, with a total lack of common sense.Several years ago the... Read More

Here we go again, a frenzy on dogs. We are never told by the media what was done to provoke the dog, teased, hit or whatever. Or are we to assume that all was well... Read More

Some things are kept pretty quiet! I was most surprised to read the plans revealed in 2009 to redevelop the Bureta Park motor inn site into apartments and shops... Read More

Thank you for your article on the above. I wonder how many people are actually aware of the implications of this bill going through. Inspite of what Kate Wilkinson... Read More

I totally support Andrew von Dadelszen`s column (13 Jan) in which he calls for greater transparency during settlement of the Tauranga Moana Treaty claims. A settlement... Read More

I've recently returned to live back home in New Zealand after many years abroad and some of the doctors charges have me a bit bemused. Friends in the Tauranga area... Read More

I was slightly bemused by all the hoo-ha over bods helping themselves top a bag or two of milk powder. police emphasising that it's stealing. Actually is it really?... Read More