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Racing clubs and their governing authorities might consider teaming up with Tourism NZ to use their parking land and hospitality infrastructure (both often underutilised for much of the year) to gain a new revenue stream from the campervan, motorhome and caravan circuits in both North and South Islands where these intersect with small towns as well as cities. A national facility sharing scheme could be just the ticket to support both interests, enliven rural NZ and give tourists more choice for overnight or short stays!

David Fountain, Ashhurst

Donald Trump is being criticised in the media for mocking Christine Blasey Ford concerning her accusations against US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and in particular how reliable her memory can be after 30 years. Yet the media itself regularly mocks Mr Trump, but no criticism is levelled at it for doing so. The Dominion Post cartoons of him are only one example of this. Why is that? Do different rules apply? More importantly, should they? Michael Vanderpump, Palmerston North

Chile’s new 2700km hiking trail is not the world’s longest hiking trail (Oct 2). Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail is 3000km long and in the US the Pacific Crest Trail runs to 4300km and even the well-known Appalachian Trail extends 3500km. There are probably other trails in different parts of the world that are comparable but not as well known as the ones mentioned above. John Craig, Churton Park

It’s about time we banned that nasty drug artificial cannabis. I think it is almost time to legalise normal marijuana. A lot of Kiwis get pleasure from this drug and its use is widespread . Some of us – like myself, – do not partake but I must say I do feel hypocritical when I enjoy another powerful drug, alcohol. The odd wine now and then is very nice.

Frank Glover, Waikanae

Most people would consider antibiotics and other commonly prescribed drugs such as those used to control hypertension to be safe and highly beneficial to society. What probably isn’t widely known is that these same drugs can occasionally kill or seriously harm people. Immunisations are no different. A known proportion of children will suffer neurological damage as a result of immunisation and this is something no medical practitioner can refute. Nobody considering a medical intervention of any description can ever assume it will be without risk.

Neil D. McCabe, Strathmore