Short & sweet

On overpayment

So experienced lawyer Winston “I never throw stones” Peters wants the messenger shot. Marvellous misdirection. Classic.

A. J. Morris, Epsom.

On monuments

Alan Duff might like to take a trip to Taranaki and visit Opunake to see Peter Snell standing tall outside the TSB Bank.

A. Kidd, Motueka.

On tax

If I were a tourist I would happily pay a $25 levy and be guaranteed clean public toilets, parking spots at tourist sites, rubbish-free and well-cared-for conservation areas. Much better than the alternative. B. Darragh, Auckland Central.

On growth

I recall a scene in one of the Star Wars movies where a planet was covered in roads and buildings, not a blade of grass anywhere. I wonder Bill, when is enough growth enough? John McConnell, RD Silverdale.

On choice

It’s becoming increasingly obvious we have a very clear choice this election between a party that is going to introduce taxes on virtually everything or a continuation of a stable and lower-tax administration. In the end, however, we get exactly what we deserve. Mike Baker, Tauranga.

On coach

Michael Cheika needs to be sedated during a match so as not to precipitate a medical event for which the Australian Rugby Union could be held accountable.

Bruce Eliott, St Heliers.