Letters to the Editor

It’s NOT council’s job...

Why is Tauranga City Council wasting ratepayers' money on full page advertisement in the daily newspaper promoting seat belts and vehicle restraints? I do not believe... Read More

Microchip and bell all pet cats!

Re: The article in The Weekend Sun, June 2, 2023 edition, titled ‘Correct categories for cats' on page 17 As far as it goes, Wild Whiskers Tauranga does good... Read More

Are we committed to climate change?

One wonders whether the Government, among others, is really committed to climate change problems. I have written to the leader of every party informing them of... Read More

What the...?

What the? I know people on stuff who make more sense than the planners of the State Highway 2 Waihi to Bethlehem project. I know everyone's sick of letters on this... Read More

One nice roundabout!

I wanted to write in to share something positive about roadworks for a change. I live in Katikati and work in Greerton after dropping my husband off at work in... Read More

Strict rules needed for driving

Rules with rugby games have to be strictly adhered to for the game to function properly. Strict rules are also very much needed for safe driving. When we pass... Read More

The Govt should fund St John ambulances

Why does New Zealand need to steal charity money for Hato Hone St John ambulance to operate? The public are being asked to pay for what is a government-seen essential... Read More

We desperately need change

About 150 people attended a public meeting at the Kaimai Community school hall on May 23 because of their concern for safety on State Highway 29. The women and men... Read More

Economy in disarray

The recent Budget issued by the Government confirms that nothing has changed since Jacinda Ardern was either pushed or jumped ship (it doesn't matter which). It... Read More

State highway chaos created

The chaos with traffic build-up on the Omokoroa to Bethlehem State Highway 2 road has been created by the cancellation of progress of the Takitumu North Link Stage... Read More

A big ‘thank’ you all

On April 26, the lawnmower had a discussion with two of my fingers - it was not pretty! I'd like to thank all those who interacted with me after the incident. Some... Read More

Thank you council!

Yep, it's so easy to find fault with events all around our city and elsewhere - for example, Three Waters, the new stadium, roadworks etc. But, just for those... Read More