Comment on Max Mason letter page 48 of 1 October Weekend Sun:
Firstly Ms Pankhurst is an Events Co-ordinator, and a Vice-President as clearly communicated on the Chamber website. Secondly, it is factually incorrect to say the Chamber ‘relies on a huge annual grant of ratepayers money.' Rather it delivers a small contract for TCC which comprises less than 5% of our total income. This small amount would in no way influence our political independence, and is sourced from the
targeted business rate, not the general rate.
Max Mason, Tauranga Chamber of Commerce.