Letters to the Editor

Slap in face for National

Bob Clarkson's defection to the ACT Party is a huge slap in the face for the National Party. Anyone who is acquainted with Bob knows that although he is a little... Read More

What’s gone wrong with rates?

The Mayor's letter of 15/3/06 to all ratepayers tried to explain why there was going to be one year with a ”huge” rates increase. The letter even said... Read More

Hospital waiting made me a burden

In May 2008 my doctor referred me to the hospital for a biopsy on my prostate, a letter from the hospital saying I will get an appointment within three months. After... Read More

No more time to debate tsunami issues

As part of the Annual Plan Process, Council will be entering into another lengthy debate on the ‘vexed' issue re: the above.Any High School dictionary will... Read More

Jesus versus bin Laden

In answering the letter regarding the similarity between Jesus Christ and Osama Bin Laden, the only similarity between the two is that Osama Bin Laden was a man... Read More

Inappropriate for the CEO

I was pleased that the recent resolution proposed by Cr Rick Curach (and only supported by Cr Catherine Stewart) that the new CEO be empowered to reduce Council... Read More

City strangled by blocked arteries

A body cannot function well when its arteries are blocked and its life blood is slowed.So too, our growing city cannot function efficiently when its arteries are... Read More

Thanks to honest people

I just want to tell you that there really are honest people out there. today I had the unfortunate situation of leaving my wallet in the (very clean) public toilet... Read More

The week of unsung heroes

During National Volunteer Awareness Week (19 - 26 June), New Zealand Red Cross is excited to celebrate the energy, commitment and caring of all our volunteers. Volunteers... Read More

The ‘road to nowhere’ syndrome

Much has been made of the opening of Tauranga's new Pyes Pa by-pass road. The total cost of this road was $45 million being shared between NZTA, Grasshopper (have... Read More

Bludgeoning the ratepayer turkeys

The relentless persecution of the endangered species called the 'ratepayer” continues onward without any sign of reprieve in the foreseeable future. Twelve... Read More

Aquatics ‘in hot water’

The Mount Hot Pools and Aquatic issues have finally come home to roost! How can TCAL survive with a CEO said to be getting around $170,000 p.a., with pool consultancy... Read More