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 country's... 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 productive... 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

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 planned... 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 compromised... 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 a postage... Read More

Ditch the List MPs by using STV

Now that we have a Parliamentary election coming, why must we have unelected List MPs running our country? Why all these List MPs? I will tell you why. Because some... Read More

‘Thank you’ to the public health system!

I recently had cause to attend Tauranga Hospital ED. Thank goodness for the 'Health NZ' publicly-funded and operated service. The department was obviously full and... Read More

Do you know...

Re: Capital Gains Tax. It is interesting to note that Chris Hipkins has said that Labour will not impose a Capital Gains Tax 'under his watch”. Does that mean... Read More