Short & sweet

On budget

I notice in Phil Goff’s budget there is $40 million for climate change and $90m for coastal assets. Does this mean his proposed waterfront stadium can be converted to a swimming pool when the sea level rises? Merilyn Beken, Beach Haven.

On byelection

Thankyou Simon Wilson for your Rebekah Jaung interview in yesterday's

Herald. The Northcote Green Party candidate is a breath of fresh air, redolent of Jacinda Ardern in an often stodgy political landscape. Ron Miller, Grey Lynn.

On chase

If a teenager thinks his or her life is so worthless that it might as well be put at risk in an attempt to outrace the police, then the damage has already been done, before they even steal the car. Arch Thomson, Mt Wellington.

On disposables

Thanks for asking, Vicky. We used Nature Baby cloth nappies and soaked them in vinegar and baking soda. We do what we can after all. Jenni O'Rourke, Greenhithe.

On gongs

I am not expecting a gong for my letter- writing prowess on Queen’s Birthday. But if I did get a knighthood my wife would become a “lady”. Conversely I would get diddly squat if my wife became a Dame, so where is the equality in that? Dave Miller, Lake Tarawera.

On holiday

I presume all those republicans will be going to work on Queen’s Birthday. Alan Boniface, Snells Beach.