I can't believe the ignorance of the Labour Government by deciding that Tauranga does not need to have a democratic election. This decision is insane and we need... Read More

As a ratepayer of Tauranga for some 40-plus years, I am disgusted that Minister Nanaia Mahuta has, in her wisdom, decided to delay the Local Body Elections in Tauranga... Read More

I am appalled but not entirely surprised by Simon Bridges self-indulgent and entirely selfish act of resigning from the role he promised the electorate he would... Read More

Should Tauranga's democracy be restored? Former Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby has recently responded to the Labour Government's strong criticism of his and others'... Read More

Many New Zealanders won't realise the extent to which our Prime Minister and her team are hellbent on dumbing down our people. One example is the recent lending... Read More

Re: ‘Community to have their say on future civic precinct', The Weekend Sun, February 25. So now it starts, the 20-year plan turns out to be a one-year plan.... Read More

I live in Ohauiti and until recently we had multiple species of bird roaming in our garden and beyond. We had blackbirds, song thrushes, silvereyes, fantails, starlings,... Read More

It is hardly surprising that Tenby Powell wants our Commissioners to remain, thereby preventing a democratic election this year. This ‘one-year wonder' former... Read More

So the protestors in Wellington are not going to move, then move Parliament; any disused school room/hall would do. M WolfAardt, Otumoetai. ... Read More

For two or three months a year with events and holidays, residents are severely restricted accessing facilities in the Tauranga, Mount areas. If one works under... Read More

The Government has now mandated the control of piped water, storm water and waste water to itself. The avoidance of polluted piped water, the under-capacity of storm... Read More

Are noisy trucks and motorbikes tested for being too loud when they go for a Warrant of Fitness? And if not, why not? V Brazier, Tauranga. NZTA response: The... Read More