Letters to the Editor

Walk the walk

The commissioners have made a big thing out of their willingness to listen to what the community is saying and keeping an open mind on matters of importance to the... Read More

Omokoroa SH2 intersection

I note that the orange hit sticks have been removed from the median on each side of the intersection. These sticks were effective in slowing traffic down and I... Read More

What can be done?

I am a 70-year-old active and healthy woman. This week my life was literally turned on its head when an undisciplined 7-year-old boy on a bike ploughed into me from... Read More

Fresh water matters

Fresh water matters The arrogance of the current government was highlighted by Local Government Minister Mahuta's message to the president of Local Government New... Read More

Compliments or complaints?

Compliments or complaints? Every week, the letters pages of The Weekend Sun tend to be filled with people wanting to have a moan about something or other. Is there... Read More

Kia kaha New Zealand

Kia kaha New Zealand Every New Zealander without a racist agenda acknowledges Maori and European were victims of atrocities. We present day New Zealanders are... Read More

Greerton thriving

Greerton thriving Two articles in the local press have caught my eye. ‘Future Vision Vital for Omokoroa' in which it was suggested that Western Bay Council... Read More

A linguistic view on macrons

A linguistic view on macrons Many media outlets have embraced the use of macrons on Te reo Māori words, which I for one think is awesome to see. I hope to encourage... Read More

Change the name

Change the name Tommy Wilson's arrogance in wanting to change the name of Greerton is breath-taking. He doesn't say why the name should be changed. Although... Read More

Thanks for Poppy Day help

We would like to use your paper as a medium to express our thanks for the fine effort by all concerned with the collection for Poppy Day held 16th April 2021. This... Read More

Fix something else instead

In reference to Bill Capamagian's letter in the last issue, I agree that the Cameron Road ideological, ‘drawn out of a hat', shovel ready (which it is not),... Read More

Time for a change

How typical of Simon Bridges to oppose any change for good. For instance, something like changing the name of Greerton. It is named after a Mr Greer, who was a... Read More