Re: Funding and speed limits on Te Puke highway. I would also like to endorse what both Frank Cammock and Joan Dugmore stated in the Te Puke newspaper.

The Te Puke highway must continue to be funded by the New Zealand Transport Agency and not by Western Bay of Plenty ratepayers as there is no alternative state-funded highway provided to the toll road.

Heavy trucks will continue to use this highway carting kiwifruit and metal from the quarries. What are our local Member of Parliaments doing in support of Te Puke ratepayers and motorists on these issues? Maybe its time to seek Winston's support?

On the question of speed, leave the current speed limits in place as they have worked successfully during many years.

And with the reduction of vehicles they will continue to work without the need for change, and without ratepayers again forking out for all the additional signage.

Bill Jackson, Te Puke