Letters to the Editor

Passing on my thanks

I want to thank the Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, for clearing up this point. During the Moriori Settlement Bill's final reading, Mr Jackson spoke... Read More

Deemed savvy

Unable to vote, buy alcohol, obtain a gun licence, apply for a passport or sit for a drivers' licence, yet as of a couple of months ago, 12 year olds are suddenly... Read More

A disgrace to the human race

I've always felt sorry for people living with undesirables as neighbours, especially in this latest Kāinga Ora case in Whangārei, where the effected neighbour... Read More

National a bit of a mess

Judith Collins being dumped as National Party leader shows you where National Party's and the mainstream media's minds are at, thinking that demoting and stripping... Read More

Unteach racism

Mr Meng Foon, racism exists in a society when special privilege or exclusive treatment is given to a section of the population purely because of their ethnicity.... Read More

Support local

I am amazed at the comments of people who say ‘support local'. Someone tell me why, when I ring, text or email small companies for quotes, around 90 per cent... Read More

Seeing the good

In response to your challenge, Demali Wilson! I retired to Tauranga eight years ago and am still positive about this city I now call home. I love the progress... Read More

An ode to Mother Earth

Mother Earth is losing her lovely shape, By the greeds and wants of the naked ape. The naked ape gouges the precious minerals out of the ground, At such a rate... Read More

Connecting over java

I take up the Demali Wilson ‘challenge'. On Facebook, check out ‘Coffee to Connect' (CTC) which started last Friday and runs every Friday from 10am-12pm... Read More

Diversity of events

We keep hearing of employees having to be vaccinated to be employed, with the government even paying a month's salary to unvaccinated government staff. I have heard... Read More

Pre-determined outcome consultation

I've just tried to fill in the council questionnaire on Parau Farms and City Vibes. Those two questionnaires are designed to produce a pre-determined outcome in... Read More

Sing while you work

Thank you to the staff at Bobby's Greerton. Not only do you get fantastic fish and chips, but the staff sing for you while preparing your order! I suggest that if... Read More