Letters to the Editor

Why so many cars and subsidies on ratepayers?

Why does Tauranga City Council have so many cars that sit around doing nothing and another lot that get taken home with staff and their partners costing ratepayers... Read More

Why were the daffodil gardens destroyed?

For the last few years the reserve on the corner of Chapel St and Ngatai Rd have been graced with two beautiful daffodil gardens originally planted by the Otumoetai... Read More

Not rowing but paddling…

Re: ‘The waka moves forward best when everyone rows!' published on the Letters page, The Weekend Sun October 3 edition. When paddles are used to propel... Read More

We owe them our prayers and support

With beautiful blossom appearing on our trees, with kiwifruit vines beginning to bud, and with the weather beginning to settle, it's easy to forget the horrors of... Read More

Kindness on Hollister Lane

On Saturday morning, as thunder rolled, the sky darkened and rain was imminent, I was tottering along with my stick and my bags to the bus stop. A woman who was... Read More

Embrace and enable recognition of partnership

Re: ‘NZ must become a nation of one people', (Letters page 25, The Weekend Sun September 26, 2025 edition). I respond to ‘NZ must become a nation... Read More

We are the culture!

Re: ‘NZ must become a nation of one people', (Letters page 25, The Weekend Sun September 26, 2025 edition). Kia ora Colin Stitt. Welcome home! After 20... Read More

Let’s abolish regional councils

The article about Doug Leeder was a good read. But while I respect the man I think the idea to abolish the regional councils in New Zealand is spot on. Prime Minister... Read More

I just get disappointed

First, reading Bill Capamagian's letter re the port shares, I am appalled that the council would consider selling those! Second I agree with P Jones on the would-be... Read More

People are never happy…

When I returned to New Zealand in 1981 after working overseas, I have since been constantly astounded at the number of activists that have popped up over the following... Read More

NZ must become a nation of one people

After living in the US for nearly 20 years I was shocked on return to New Zealand with the inroads the Māori population has made into this culture. Now I get some... Read More

Ratepayers deserve full details

The article dated September 12 in The Weekend Sun referred to a former Western Bay of Plenty mayor who criticises the ex-CEO's performance. This is both revealing... Read More