Letters to the Editor

Vote – or zip it!

To all the moaners out there - I hope you get out and vote on October 14! These letters pages are always full of gripes and groans about issues, MPs, the Government... Read More

A result of our city’s success

Re: ‘TCC talks congestion charges' on page 5, The Weekend Sun, September 8. Tauranga's road congestion is a result of our city's success. Combination of the... Read More

Money well spent!

Recently, the Labour Government suggested all primary schools include a ‘financial planning' course in the school curriculum. Well that would be a lot more... Read More

Just wondering...

I am wondering how the ratepayers of Tauranga are going to afford the Civic Centre - some money coming from government - and the stadium, despite a number of ratepayers... Read More

Is this really what we need spend rates money on?

I have lived in Te Puke town centre for almost eight years and with my husband I walk the streets regularly, different days and different times. I have seen around... Read More

Where does responsibility lie?

I saw an interesting item on TV recently regarding the plight of a woman who had purchased a car and found out to her horror that she would be paying almost 50 per... Read More

Costs outweigh its benefits!

Re: ‘Look at domain space in 50-year lens! (The Weekend Sun, letters page 32, August 11). Tauranga Domain is the last green space available in a future... Read More

The ideal location....

Re: ‘Look at domain space in 50-year lens! (The Weekend Sun, letters page 32, August 11). Watching cricket at the magnificent Bay Oval, an experience only... Read More

I can’t envision this initiative taking off

Re: The alternative transport push in Tauranga City. In my house there are five adults and one teen. The tradesman can't use alternative transport with tools and... Read More

A fitting tribute!

Re: News article ‘Familiarising with the forefathers', page 18-19, The Weekend Sun, August 11. It is fitting that ex-Mayor Tunks should be remembered by... Read More

Just a storm in a teacup!

What with all the language letters in The Sun this month, I thought I'd best be not too hasty. But I think we can safely start by stating unequivocally that New... Read More

The danger to democracy is...

‘Misinformation' the media and ‘thought police' cry, without providing any evidence that those they accuse of misinformation are in fact spreading falsehoods.... Read More