Letters to the Editor

History claims just don’t stack up

There are some patently false claims in the letter by Gloria McIsaac.Early recorded history shows that Maori rarely solved any conflict by Hui, although Missionaries... Read More

Cyclists flouting helmet, light laws

When is the government going to fully enforce the cyclists law which they hastily brought in, where one must wear a crash helmet and be fully visible with lights... Read More

Workers, customers deserve respect

I worry about the mentality of some of our councillors when I read in Faulkner's corner, June 3, the concerns Bill and Larry Baldock have with the parking issues... Read More

Happy on the Hopper

I met a man in an electrified wheelchair on the Welcome Bay bus, who informed me that someone had written to the papers, complaining about the rude Hopper Bus drivers.... Read More

Red corner of the aquatics mire

Murray Guy reported on some alarming problems at the Otumoetai Pools (when he was able to find it). The issues raised are of significant concern especially on an... Read More

Mind-bending drugs, obesity and disease

Why in this modern age that drugs of all qualities and quantities are flooding the markets? Young folk have access to those mind-bending and body-destroying drugs... Read More

A chance to test voters’ opinions

With the General Elections looming would think that this would be an appropriate time to gauge New Zealanders' opinion on matters other than Political Parties.This... Read More

What’s next, a tax on ladders?

Tony Farrell's letter 27 May 2011 stated that he was querulous that the budget did not include an additional excise tax on alcohol, and that alcohol related damages... Read More

Treaty ‘not upheld as partnership’

In response to G Allan's letter (Weekend Sun May 27), I agree with one statement made about Te Tiriti of Waitangi not being a partnership. The treaty was not upheld... Read More

What are they complaining about?

I see the public fuss over the cuts to working for families, and can't imagine what they are complaining about.I am the sole earner for my family of 3 children (5... Read More

Symphonia thanks supporters

Bay of Plenty Symphonia wishes to acknowledge and thank sponsors, donors and supporters for the parts they played in presenting last weekend's The Ryman Healthcare... Read More

Kicking out bottom rungs

Desperate for the attention of anyone, Phil Goff recently told Labour delegates that if he somehow found his way into the Beehive in November, the first thing he... Read More