03:28pm Fri 06 May, 2011
'The shouting and the tumult dies; the captains and the kings depart.”Yes indeed a memorable occasion, superbly stage managed and presented. It can be truly... Read More
03:28pm Fri 06 May, 2011
I read with utter disbelief the motel and accommodation people's plight over the clash of events to be held in Tauranga on 6/8 January 2012, namely the Tauranga... Read More
03:27pm Fri 06 May, 2011
The Festival organisers wouldn't have expected the Christchurch disaster, nor could they control the weather at Easter which was quite abysmal for the Jazz Festival.... Read More
03:27pm Fri 06 May, 2011
I have been questioned a few times as to why Councillors have had a rise in pay.Well I just want to make things, hopefully a little clearer. The Government Remuneration... Read More
03:27pm Fri 06 May, 2011
There has been some debate of late around a staff audit at City hall, this was 'promised” by many a candidate. This is essential to ensure that what services... Read More
03:26pm Fri 06 May, 2011
Through your newspaper I would like to take this opportunity to thank, most sincerely, Mr Thwaite and his very professional team.I would also like to thank all the... Read More
03:26pm Fri 06 May, 2011
Kia Ora. An open letter to Tiki Taane, in relation to your arrest and abuse of our police. When I consider the performances of our well known Maori entertainers-... Read More
03:25pm Fri 06 May, 2011
A state of emergency has been announced for Hawke's Bay. Roads, buildings, farm land and infrastructure all damaged.I must have missed the newspaper article advising... Read More
03:25pm Fri 06 May, 2011
My wife drove to Auckland and at 6.30 on Sunday morning got a ticket for going 7k's over the limit; not a car in sight for ages but there he was lurking with his... Read More
03:24pm Fri 06 May, 2011
Perry Harlen letter 21 April: This is an amazing revelation. The Mayor/the then Councillors/and the Directors of the CCO should be held accountable and pay the price... Read More
03:24pm Fri 06 May, 2011
Here unfolds a tale of two cartoon characters, who, if having been alive around 620BC would have had a story written about them by a man who went by the name of... Read More
03:24pm Fri 06 May, 2011
When it comes to betting on the next election the odds for Labour winning are about the same as Mr Ed winning the Melbourne Cup.So that only leaves one politicial... Read More