Letters to the Editor

Act promotes racism and apartheid

The Marine and Coastal Area bill about to be enacted will give the holders of customary title (maori only) the right at law to veto the RMA, Council and Regional... Read More

Undermining resolve to cut emissions

David Sapiane (11 March) uses my 25 February letter, which offered to provide scientific proof of man-made global warming, to cast serious doubt on the degree of... Read More

Disappearing triangle

The Trust Hotel is to disappear forever into the Bermuda Council Triangle. Perry developments has been given permission to build 82 apartments and shopping complex.... Read More

Sunday is for worship

I was just reading today's Sun when I was struck by the photograph on the front page Leading from the Front about the Mayor's cycle trip for Sunday 6 March. There... Read More

Parking meter policy unfair

Tauranga versus Mount/Papamoa Parking: On a daily basis we read of serious problems affecting downtown Tauranga businesses regarding parking.When Mount Maunganui/Papamoa... Read More

Lemon and melon highways

'Lemon” v's 'Melon” RoadsI read with interest the letter of EK Mills on 25-Feb-2011. My understanding of the current situation is this: -1. NZTA are... Read More

Fatuous sophistry

I find Cr Falkner's latest comments fatuous and verging on sophistry. Council appoints the CEO, and, then sets his salary. Then council signs-off on the budget the... Read More

Preserve intimacy of hot pools

I have been a frequent user of the Mount Hot Pools since hot salt water was discovered at the base of the Mount and a public pool was built.The greatest contribution... Read More

Decimation of trees not needed

Why is it that the council has gone Anti-Green in Papamoa?The decimation of the trees in the Topaz reserve proves beyond doubt that trees are at the end of there... Read More

Any wonder we are feeling threatened

On page 4 of The Weekend Sun March 4, the Attorney-General, Chris Finlayson, gave us his take on the truth about the Government's Marine and Coastal Area Bill.He... Read More

Passive smoking mall danger

Brian it is great to see that Baypark has or going to introduce no smoking at their venue. The one that really gets me and I suspect many other people is when you... Read More

The detriment of others

I have done it. My last rush of blood to the head before I settle down to rascally old age. I acquired for myself a bicycle, a do-up job. By the time I have finished... Read More