Letters to the Editor

No guarantee of free public access right

Thanks to Mary Brook's for her letter (Sun 3/12) regarding the Foreshore and Seabed Bill and that her concerns have been addressed.However, for me it changes nothing.While... Read More

Gaza and more on SunLive

Thanks to our many letter writers in recent weeks on a variety of interesting topics. Due to a large number of letters on the Gaza issue, we have now closed this... Read More

Typical Tauranga!

After reading two articles in your latest publication I felt slightly nauseous. Typical Tauranga, that should be our city slogan.Is it just me or are we always falling... Read More

Why bother with police, court?

Phil Rudd a $250 fine for 27 grams of cannabis. Why bother, police time, court costs etc?Someone broke into a house in Omokoroa, made filthy mess, owners had to... Read More

How many inspectors does it take?

Gully trap inspections: Last month I had three men arrive to inspect my gully trap. I spoke to them on arrival and when they left said goodbye. Later I received... Read More

NZ pension ‘equitable for all’

I feel I must take issue with at least some of the views expressed by Louise Konings in The Weekend Sun November 26 - 'Pensioners in NZ not getting a good deal.”I... Read More

Driveway mirrors could save deaths

I have been trying for some time to stop children being killed in driveways, by the use of a stainless steel mirror mounted at the right location. Then anyone can... Read More

Faulkner’s ramblings ‘misleading and ina

Faulkner's Rambling's (Faulkner's Corner) Friday 19 November, two sections are quite misleading and grossly inaccurate. Cr Faulkner states in the section 'Well Managed... Read More

Ratepayers to thank for credit rating

Tauranga City Council has had a credit upgrade from A to A+. That's good news, but let's give thanks to those responsible: It is we as ratepayers, continuing to... Read More

Nation brainwashed by the gravy train

I disagree with Max Lewis concerning council being involved in the Rugby World Cup.Max says 'there is a difference between costs and investments!” (which is... Read More

Cholesterol claims

The media's constant attack on saturated fats is extremely suspect. Claims that butter causes chronic high cholesterol values have not been substantiated by research... Read More

Cutting costs at the council

I do appreciate Elizabeth Hughes Communications Manager, TCC response to my letter 'Why can TCC not find ways to cut costs?” in the Weekend Sun of 26 November.However... Read More