So, as Tauranga citizens we are all sadly aware of bad drivers, speedsters and tail gaters - the ones who haven't worked out the indicator yet, the ones who don't realise what the 'give way” signs mean.

But I have come across a whole new species of selfish. On a busy Wednesday morning at the BP petrol station, I waited my turn at the pump. Once at the pump I filled up, then queued up to pay, then returned to my car.

The lady at the pump in front of mine had been there before I arrived and had been busy texting throughout her stay. I knocked on the window to say I wanted to drive out, her words to me were 'back out, I'm about to fill up with gas”.

I was very surprised given how long she had been sat there, texting. I have no idea how someone can think it is ok to sit at a petrol pump texting, while keeping everyone else waiting. For all I know she may still be there.

Yours disappointed,

C. Keane, Greerton.