Having read Clayton Mitchell's piece re tackling challenges (The Weekend Sun, November 29, page 30) and highlighting the fact the roads in this region have become severely congested, I can't help but think that your party is responsible for the government we have at present, with a mix of ideologies that is seriously anti highway construction (Katikati bypass, the TNL and a full upgrade of SH2 which is about the most dangerous piece of road in the country) that were about to be started.

So Mr Mitchell, spare us your politicians hot air and build the infrastructure we need, or you, and the ministers responsible, should lower your heads in shame, because these issues are harming in a big way the whole area.

D Hill, Omokoroa.