Letters to the Editor

Over-population

The outbreak of cholera in Haiti is the thin edge of the wedge re overpopulation. They are grossly overpopulated so cholera would have broken out eventually.Every... Read More

Auction insufficient

Due to the contribution of goods to the Christchurch Earthquake appeal being insufficient in quantity to warrant holding an auction for a worthy cause on Saturday... Read More

Missing the point on rugby world cup

Replying to Graham Clark's views on 'Party Central for the Rugby World Cup in Tauranga”, he misses the point. There is a difference between costs and investments.Under... Read More

Wards strengthen democracy

I agree with the statement in 29 Oct Faulkner's Corner, that there is a need for better understanding of council's function and business. However, when stating that... Read More

Departing councillor ‘cheap shots’

What a pity Andrew von Dadelszen didn't have the decency to bow out gracefully after failing to get re-elect to Environment BOP. Instead he chose to use part of... Read More

Ultimate driving accessory

Looking for the ideal Christmas present? Then how about the ultimate accessary for your car? A Graham Henry mask should ensure trouble-free driving during the holiday... Read More

Euthanasia debate

The debate rumbles on and it is one in which, at the age of ninety-one, I have a passing interest. In spite of the physical and mental deterioration which inevitably... Read More

Murder investigations

Maureen J Anderson wrote to your column [29 October 2010] regarding Deputy Police Commissioner Rob Pope, being given the job of reviewing the Crewe murder files... Read More

Rates and rugby

Max Lewis says 'at which venue does the council propose to hold Party Central for the Rugby World Cup?”What the hell has Rugby got to do with the council?Why... Read More

Speed zone ‘bad bylaw’

Mount Maunganui College headmaster Mr Collett, complains he is 'staggered drivers still breaking the law after student's death”. It is little wonder that... Read More

Despotic betrayal

As a long-time National Party supporter, it grieves me that I'm compelled to write this condemnation of a government for what I perceive as a grave injustice being... Read More

Killers on roads already well over limit

Well gasp shock horror here we go again someone three times over the limit has caused a dreadful accident. What is the result? Is working out some way of stopping... Read More