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

To take away our vote is treachery and high treason. It's beyond despicable. People gave their lives for this inalienable right. There is no reasoning that can... Read More

At The Child Cancer Foundation, we just wanted to say a massive ‘thank you' to SunMedia for featuring our street appeal story across your publications. We... Read More

The Labour Government's decision to put Commissioners into the Tauranga City Council has caused a lot of hardship for many homeowners and people who rent because... Read More