I wish to acknowledge two occasions by those employed by the Tauranga City Council this last month.

The TCC was contacted by email re: a large pothole in the entrance to the carpark by the Brookfield shops. There was a response that afternoon, and by the following day the pothole had been attended to.

The possibility of tree plantings in the street, at Kulim Avenue, was explored. After meeting with the TCC urban forester, who outlined the process, the types of trees suitable for the area followed by obtaining permission from the residents to proceed, we now have some handsome kowhai specimens in our street.

In time we hope to see tui and silvereyes coming to sip the nectar from the spring blossoms. Maybe this will encourage other residents to take up this opportunity when they see the addition to street aesthetics, receive the benefit to the environment and hear with the joy of birdsong in our street, all through the efforts of the TCC.

With appreciation to the staff.

Marlene Ware, Otūmoetai.