There is much noise about our Mayor Mahé Drysdale not having sold his house in Cambridge and moved his family to Tauranga, which was a commitment he made prior to the election.

Having grown up in Tauranga, and being able to live with his mother, the mayor has the best of both worlds.

Living with his mother is hardly an issue when one considers all the challenges Tauranga is facing.

His desire to see his children at the school of the parents’ choice is understandable, and it is more important the children’s education is thoroughly embraced and given priority.

I do not see the council is facing an issue as to where Mahi is living and there is no doubt his mother will be a great barometer for him too.

Margaret Murray-Benge, Bethlehem