Re: ‘Discovering Chris Luxon' (page 4, The Weekend Sun, February 17, 2023).

Kia Ora. How crass and insensitive of The Weekend Sun to run that article promoting the human side of Christopher Luxon when the Government is struggling with the devastation wreaked by Cyclone Gabrielle. Who cares what kind of ice-cream he likes when the country is in crisis and many people have lost everything.

I had hoped that the National Party would not use this climate change catastrophe to score political points but sadly I was wrong. It is well-known that The Sun does not support Labour but this kind of thing is such blatant politicising it deserves comment and censure. Nga Mihi.

Sue Rawson, Papamoa Beach.

Editor's reply: Kia ora Sue,

We believe it's a matter of light and shade. And balance.

During Mr Luxon's visit, our local democracy reporter wrote a substantial story on his attitude to the commissioners running Tauranga. Another story traversed his thoughts on the cost of living, crime, the Uffindell report and crime. There has also been extensive and empathetic flood coverage across the Sun Media platforms. All of these legitimate news stories ahead of a looming General Election.

So we took the opportunity to produce some lighter personal insights into a man who was CEO of a major NZ company and is now a would-be Prime Minister.

Mr Luxon willingly engaged. This story has to be considered as one component of a mix of stories.