Letters to the Editor

Democracy at risk

I could not agree more with D Morris [The Weekend Sun, December 18] for all reasons given, warning of Tauranga's democracy being at risk under a commissioner. In... Read More

Space invaders make life tricky

Having purchased a mobile scooter lately I've discovered a particular problem in traversing my local district - cars parked across the footpaths. In wanting... Read More

Musings for the New Year

Ken: Set the sails for today for today is the ship you are on. Yesterday's winds are no longer around. Tomorrow's winds are yet to be found. Action on this day will... Read More

No common sense here

So those quick thinking and very brave private helicopter pilots who went straight to White Island to rescue people are to be criminally charged. This just proves... Read More

More paid staff, not volunteers

The Red Cross is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. The latest report from them shows that $16 million has been given to overseas workers etc, stranded... Read More

Speeds changing faster than cyber space

I noticed that the road speeds going from Tauranga to Taupo have on most roads been reduced. I noticed on my Garmin, which has had the latest update installed, showed... Read More

Democracy at risk

It seems there are only a few fighting to save democracy at Tauranga City Council. Attacks are coming from everywhere; from ratepayers, from a local elected Central... Read More

70 years since Tauranga’s worst marine disaster

Walking around the Mauao Track, starting from the surf club, and continuing past the North Rock, you will come to a seat on the right, facing Karewa Island. On the... Read More

Country lacking ‘humanity’

The Government plans to spend $715 million to feed children in schools and has 230,000 of them living in poverty. These figures are from Government stats. Could... Read More

Speeds changing faster than cyber space

I noticed that the road speeds going from Tauranga to Taupo have on most roads been reduced. I noticed on my Garmin which has had the latest update installed showed... Read More

Bus stop madness

I'm not sure if anyone has noticed but this bus stop is almost funny as well as being ridiculous. The sign, which must have been attached about two weeks... Read More

Decision time

A majority of ratepayers should be aware of the consequences of the Council shambles. What this is all about is rates. Mr Powell, in my opinion, came to town at... Read More