The recent recession, which is the worst in my memory, is still biting many people, and is far from over. So as your Katikati councillor I am advocating severe restraint... Read More

I read that the Cricket Club are to build new premises with their own funding - unlike so many other sports groups who rely on the ratepayer. The Cricket Club have... Read More

Below is a letter my son wrote today, which I thought was worthy of consideration for ‘The Weekend Sun'! It goes like this:Dear Businessmen, I have discovered... Read More

I would like to clarify the situation regarding the above, as the perception seems to be a little misleading.The Council always ticketed unwarranted or unregistered... Read More

I note that one of the three responses to M. Ketu (Sunlive 17 December) is signed P. Martin Katikati. While I don't disagree entirely with the writer I am at a loss... Read More

Around 10 years ago, Western Bay District Council started investigating a northern harbour boat ramp, but in my opinion the project lost direction totally, until... Read More

Historic Jetty a naïve embarrassment?I walk most days around The Mount track and every day I cringe as I pass the sign on the road indicating 'Historic Jetty”... Read More

I viewed with some interest Cr. Faulkner's throwaway line in [a recent] Sun to the effect that some Tauranga citizens have had the cheek to ask for information costing... Read More

Councillor Faulkner is deluding himself by glossing over what he sees as some big issues for Council. They aren't big, they are major - Route K, Historic Village,... Read More

Again we are being softened up for three years of rate rises, under Mayor Crosby last two terms rates have gone up more than 50% manly because of bad management... Read More

I was at a social gathering recently and fell into conversation with an engaging young chap, who informed me that he was Maori.Really, says I somewhat taken aback,... Read More

In response to M Ketu:NZ is not as you claim, a bi-cultural nation, nor, despite much effort has it yet become a mono-cultural one. It is and for the present at... Read More