Tauranga citizens have two shots at democracy this year. Yes we have lost the Tauranga City Council election, but there are still the byelection and the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Having read David Seymour's speech (Rotary Club, Milford), I have to wholeheartedly agree with him regarding NZ needing a referendum on co-governance. The wider... Read More

It's time these expensive functionaries we're removed from office and democracy was returned to Tauranga. The excuse used by Nanaia Mahuta for their retention is... Read More

It is with some alarm I read we are not having democratic elections returned to Tauranga in the immediate future. No matter how capable the present regime is painted... Read More

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has backtracked on three waters, and now on the council back to self-govern. Sorry, I do not trust her at all, or her motives. H... Read More

New Zealand, now more than ever, needs binding referenda! There is something local councils and central government need to learn and understand. We the people do... Read More

Democracy is a legal right in New Zealand. How can you trust Commissioners who have been put in place by Nanaia Mahuta? The Minister wants Three Waters passed and... Read More

Thanks to all of our readers who have sent in Letters to the Editor in eh last few weeks. We've had an overwhelming amount of views, opinions and thoughts come in.... Read More

Russia is obliterating Ukraine. Nato might fight Russia. China might invade Taiwan. North Korean rockets might hit something. The icecaps are melting. Pacific Islands... Read More

As a relative newcomer to this city I am quite astounded at the uproar around town that the Commission is being kept in place at Tauranga City Council. Can the residents... Read More

No Taxation without Representation. It's time to withhold Rates in Tauranga City until we have elected representation. H Staude, Matua ... Read More

Tauranga, ratepayers, and democracy suffered a major set-back on March 11 when, un-announced, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta flew into town for the precise... Read More