Letters to the Editor

Thanks for the support

Ross Bourne wishes to express thanks to all those who showed love and support following the tragic death of his son Brendon Bourne on February 24. Brendon, 55,... Read More

Prompting thoughts on democracy

Re: ‘We have to speak u for democracy', letters page 28, The Weekend Sun April 12, 2024, edition. Kia ora. Ron Chamberlain's letter prompts thought. Democracy... Read More

Quality, not quantity, is what we need

Tauranga's Urban Task Force chair Scott Adams, representing property developers, supports the appointment of a Crown observer appointed to report to the Government... Read More

Wouldn’t it be wiser to let kids be kids?

Re: ‘Zebras and rainbows', letters page 28, The Weekend Sun April 12, 2024, edition. I agree with Rhonda Bennet's letter ‘Zebras and rainbows' about... Read More

Shut down Gloriavale please!

I recently watched the new documentary on Gloriavale called ‘Escaping Utopia'. My question is why are we still letting this community carry on? It should... Read More

Shall we bring in a few sheep?

The city's lawn mowing programme continues to amuse, but mostly bemuse. There's a large triangular grass traffic island bounded by Vale and Chapel streets, and... Read More

We have to speak up for democracy

We in Tauranga should now demand a referendum on current issues that we now face thanks to political interference. I and many others have no time for politics... Read More

Zebras and rainbows

It does not matter if you are pro or anti the rainbow movement, but my question is why use roading to make your argument? Councils should not be allowed to break... Read More

Thank you!

I recently had the good fortune to win two tickets to the 16th Avenue Theatre show, ‘Blue Eyes'. What a lovely group of hugely-talented people, actors, singers... Read More

When lawns bemuse

The city's lawn mowing programme continues to amuse, but mostly bemuse. There's a large triangular grass traffic island bounded by Vale and Chapel streets, and... Read More

Patients, don’t be fobbed off!

Re: ‘News article ‘Melanoma makes life black and white for Karl' (page 18, The Weekend Sun Friday, March 15, 2024 edition). Reading the article regarding... Read More

The great untruths

Am I missing something? Or is Vladimir Putin missing something? The world was sickened to the core by the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack on Moscow's Crocus... Read More