Letters to the Editor

Playing field weighted towards Maori ben

In response to M. Ketu, you are correct, the playing field between Pakeha and Maori is not level, it is heavily weighed toward Maori with claims, taxpayer moneys... Read More

Apartheid is a stain on humanity

In reference to correspondent G Allan, 12 Nov 2010 http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/9439-beating-up-on-israel-hamas-plays-victim.html I am compelled to point to the... Read More

No shortage of misinformation

There is no shortage of misinformation in your Letters column about Israel and its policies towards Palestinians. When your correspondent (G Allan, 12 Nov 2010)... Read More

None so blind as those who will not see

Dear Brian, The saying goes "There are none so blind as those who will not see" and your correspondent G. Allen must be one of the latter. He calls the Hamas regime... Read More

Preferring stories with happy endings

Re: FS & SB by Mary Brooks. Thank you dear Mary for telling us retards and mere mortals what Simon said. I am looking forward to the next chapter the 'Airways,”... Read More

Council given in to CEO demands

'Faulkners Corner” Sun 19 November re choosing a CEO. Bill Faulkner states,'This is a key appointment. The Local Government Act of 1989 and 2002 wrested all... Read More

Jennifer’s take on cycling safety

Jennifer's dad is a mechanic, which is why, though she is only 11, knows so much about bicycles. She can set gears, adjust brakes and knows which way caged bearings... Read More

Dear Mr Key, your Minister is malfunctio

Dear Prime Minister, As a long-time National Party supporter, I'm incensed that a member of your Cabinet would refer to me as a ‘clown' and ‘paranoid'.... Read More

Ponder the social costs of alcohol

Dear Brian, While I applaud your stance on the habit of smoking, as a non smoker (never have smoked) its saddens me to see young people still taking up the habit.... Read More

Finlayson’s proposals ‘divisive’

The foreshore and seabed (Marine and Coastal Area Bill) proposals have surely stirred up a hornets' nest. Chris Finlayson refers to people who oppose his divisive... Read More

Concern for future generations

I am concerned for the future of generations of my family and all NZers who have called this country home for nearly 200 years and who now, with government connivance.... Read More

Treaty means sharing power

The last few weeks have seen a spate of letters to The Weekend Sun expressing anti-Maori sentiments of the nature that Maori people should not be receiving ‘special'... Read More