New Zealand, now more than ever, needs binding referenda! There is something local councils and central government need to learn and understand. We the people do not want to be ignored! This is our democracy. We elect people to represent us, certainly not to follow their own flights of fancy, at the expense of public express wishes, as Labour is currently doing. The Commissioners in Tauranga, and the hugely undemocratic and ratepayer costly Three Waters being pushed by central government to benefit a minority, and disadvantage the majority are cases in point.

I am totally disgusted at this erosion of our democracy, by a few, without the approval of the majority. Thank you The Weekend Sun for allowing free public expression of opinion. Not many media people now allow this! This is not currently the wonderful, free New Zealand I was born in! Strong public input could correct this.

N Mayo, Katikati.