I can't believe the ignorance of the Labour Government by deciding that Tauranga does not need to have a democratic election. This decision is insane and we need to make sure that it is overturned. To say nothing is to tell them we are happy with having Commissioners rule for another year or so.

Tauranga needs to make their own decisions. Not have decisions dictated to us. And the huge amount these Commissioners receive is abhorrent. Especially in these times of ‘a cost of living crisis'.

Please bring back democracy.

L Cubis, Tauranga City.