What a disgrace that the Royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son George will cost the country $1 million for their 10 days touring New Zealand.

They are very wealthy and should pay - just like anyone else on tour or holiday.

I object to their visit here, and I guess there are others that do so too.

New Zealand should be independent from the United Kingdom and coalesce with Australia, as many Aussie businesses and banks are flourishing here, and with hundreds of ex-patriots now living in Aussie.

The National Government will never reduce the horrendous debt, which they have accrued during the last eight years or so, by paying for the Royals' trips here.

Especially if they keep on paying for the likes of Royal tours etc etc.

Instead, they will keep on the downward slope of indebtedness.

E Izett, Brookfield.