Re: ‘Surprise tee in the reserve’ (The Weekend Sun, page 3, September 15, 2023).

It was disappointing to read that Mount Maunganui Golf Club is trying to snafu council reserve land already promised for the Omanu Community Garden. How can a commercial identity hold sway over land for a community project that has already been approved?

Golfers are more that adequately serviced with two 18-hole golf courses in the Mount. Appropriating land from the community so they can change their tee lay out is not acceptable. They need to accommodate any changes within the 92 acres they already have.

Mounties, you need to get upset and make a noise. Contact the Commissioners and have your say.

Scott Shrimpton, Mount Maunganui.