Now we have a new government, it is untenable to have our Tauranga community still governed by Nana Mahuta appointees. During their period out of control squandering ratepayer funds, they have focused principally on cosmetic, ‘nice to have’ amenities and have done little to improve important infrastructure. For example, future water requirements.

They must not be allowed to lock in a Long-Term Plan that furthers their reckless aspirations. The future of Tauranga development should be the duty of democratically elected councillors. We have to accept we have to endure them until July but this should strictly be in a caretaker role.

Maurice O’Reilly, Tauranga City.