Short & sweet

On confidence

Enlightened speech from SkyCity chairman Rob Campbell. Could he now please do a New Zealand-wide road trip to impart his thoughts and words of wisdom throughout our wonderful country. Valerie Parker, Whangamata.

On channel

Clare Curran is right to ignore private sector lobbying and push for RNZ public service broadcasting. Since National ended Channel 7, there has been a gaping hole in that area.

David Hancock, New Plymouth.

On nurses

That “half billion-dollar offer” to nurses is spread over future years. Every time MPs get a pay rise it’s backdated. Don’t ever expect fair play from men in high places. Nobody can do a thing except withdraw labour. Striking isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. Jim Carlyle, Te Atatu Peninsula.

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