Letters to the Editor

Manipulating the vote

John Key shows his contempt for this country's democratic system of electing our representatives.His latest stunt in Epsom to manipulate the vote must leave a nasty... Read More

Collusion or desperation?

'A cup of tea in a cafe”, how very English that sounds, but this is not two young wives chatting at the table, it is the Prime Minister of New Zealand and... Read More

The Golden Master

Interesting to read about the 'History repeats Saga of the Golden Master” 11/11/2011. The Golden Master was repaired at the Calliope Dry Dock in Auckland to... Read More

Election time acting up

I always make a beeline for the 'rogers rabbits” page but this week I think you have surpassed yourself. The Scenarios and Answers were delightful. I especially... Read More

Dear Winston

How can the people of New Zealand be held to a Trans Pacific Partnership agreement, whose contents are secret? Surely under international law, such an agreement... Read More

Council property and the debacles

In respect to the proposal (Faulkner's corner 11 Nov) to consider the sale of some of the 280 ratepayer owned properties within the City, I believe that it will... Read More

Remember the bridge

Since the first Tauranga harbour bridge became toll free local families have saved thousands of dollars each thanks to the persistent drive of the now retired Tolls... Read More

Fudging the issue

Of course the National Party wants a return to the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system, but instead of a referendum to tackle the question head on, they fudge... Read More

On Winston’s watch

Speaking to many local people I am surprised at the number who fail to show interest in the NZ Political scene at this important time when their future and that... Read More

Boat Expo ‘perfect fit’ at water’s edge

I visited the Boat Expo on The Strand yesterday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised with what I saw.If there was ever an event that would fit along the Tauranga... Read More

Desperate measures

The Labour Party's latest announcement to add the EQC levies to rates is just another desperate measure proposed by a party increasingly desperate to regain power.They... Read More

Out of control debate

I find it hard to believe that TV1 could subject viewers to the debacle Monday evening, 31 October, which was supposed to be a debate involving John Key, Phil Goff... Read More