Political awareness. At Winston Peters' recent Katikati meeting a lady asked if he would help with a town bypass. Given it is election year and his proven successful input to Tauranga city roading infrastructure and tolls, which is well-documented, and more promised if elected, it was a good and timely question.

It was very sad to hear he had no knowledge of the subject and hadn't been approached or made aware of the need.

Given our current sensitive election time where is the leadership from our Mayor, councillors,or community board during what seems a good chance to reinforce a long-battled-for project by a lot of good Katikati people over a long time? Have any of the other parties been approached including our sitting MP?

Is every one hiding around the corner? Come on folks, do your best, talk to anyone that matters, but please hurry - time is of the essence - battle for our lovely district.

Norm Mayo, Katikati