Letters to the Editor

Bill is undemocratic

Nanaia Mahuta, as a minister of the Crown, has sworn to represent all of the people of New Zealand. She has also taken an oath to Queen and country to uphold and... Read More

Doing our bit for the environment

While watching David Attenborough on television discuss the devastating effects humans have on climate change I reflected on how we can do our bit for the environment. One... Read More

Not feeling good

Jacinda Ardern has a great saying 'feel good''. Well I don't feel good about her Government rushing through a law change which will give Maori unreserved rights... Read More

An attack on independence

That's right D Morris, with your latest anti bus missive (Weekend Sun January 29). Your call for a reduction in services is an attack on my independence. After... Read More

No incentive to do good

When the infrastructure general manager for Tauranga City Council says that 66 per cent of respondents were in favour of a council led kerb- side service, this may... Read More

Bus stop is disgusting

I try to avoid catching a bus into city other than for dental appointments, twice a year. I filled out a survey at library for council to read about 18 months ago.... Read More

Growing cars on council berms

In reply to D. Parks' problem with regards to the loss of street parking on Ocean Beach Road I would suggest that she park on the berm wherever a spot is available. It... Read More

Opposing ‘separatism’

Nanaia Mahuta's racist mentality regarding Maori wards is seriously disturbing. To declare Maori ward seats fulfill a Treaty obligation is farcical deception. Under... Read More

Democracy suspended, means you’re fired

In reply to ‘Democracy Suspended' by Steve Morris, expressed in your paper on January 29, he still doesn't understand he was fired by the Local Government... Read More

Council sacking is a Kiwi ‘coup’

I experienced two coups whilst living in Fiji where the army overthrew the elected governments, but I never believed that there would be a coup in New Zealand. Sadly,... Read More

Parking at a premium

As an Oceanbeach Rd resident I have been quietly stewing over the last couple of months wondering why on earth the council decided to remove dozens of carparks from... Read More

Tidy up needed

I frequently use the bus interchange at Willow St Tauranga, and agree it is an awful place to wait. The worst in my opinion is the glass behind the seating alongside... Read More