It would appear there are those who did not read a letter in last week's The Weekend Sun, pointing out the dangers of building a gondola on Mauao.

As it is only a hill of 232 metres, and not the necessary 300 metres needed to be recognised as a mountain, it would be ludicrous to erect the massive framework necessary to build a gondola.

Mount Ngongotaha in Rotorua is 757 metres, well above mountain status and its gondola is safe.

What Tauranga needs to attract visitors is the long-awaited museum, perhaps on Dive Crescent.

This would be such an interest to overseas cruise passengers as there are thousands of Maori and other artefacts in storage, the cost of which is a burden on taxpayers.
If anyone on the council has any vision, then they will support the building of a fine museum, something of which we can all be proud.

If a cafe is included it could easily pay its way - and I am sure there are volunteers who would greet visitors and show them round.

C Thompson, Tauranga City.