TO THE POINT
A bouquet to the Air NZ call centre during this difficult time. We had to bring our return trip from Perth forward and as a result a few calls were made to Air NZ. Yes, we often had to wait but on every call we were impressed by their pleasant, efficient manner and we expressed our appreciation. We hope their efforts were recognised.
Beverly Truscott, Raumati Beach
Wellington City Council’s wish list includes (among other things) a convention centre, a music centre, a museum revamp and cycle way improvements. No mention of the central library. Why is this? Andy Foster said ‘‘these projects demonstrate significant financial, social, cultural and environmental value’’. If the library doesn’t have significant social and cultural value then I don’t know what does.
He has clearly not been listening to the views of the large number of Wellingtonians who would rather have a central library than a convention centre.
Chris Mowatt, Tawa
Joe Bennett is plagued by rats. Get a cat. Problem solved.
Eoin Max Palmer, Takapau
$14 million for a failure fix (Island Bay cycleway). $0 for central library. Really?
Felicity Marwick, Miramar
Kiwi could roam capital in 2021
(April 11) missed an important factor: there are still lots of cats around whose favourite pastime is playing with small, fluffy, moving objects. Some enlightened people are stipulating no cats in certain subdivisions. It will be interesting to see how long it takes for native birds and lizards to find these safe places and flourish.
Angela Stratton, Wanganui
At 79 years young I am very pleased Simon Thornley is not in a position to influence how much longer I may be permitted to live.
Peter Wyllie, York Bay
The prime minister has announced a 20 per cent reduction in salaries for 25 ministers and senior CEOs in the public sector. Madam, I’m underwhelmed.
Janet Newland-Lash, Hawera
Jacinda Ardern, who is currently monopolising the media, would much prefer an early election while Labour can benefit from managing the coronavirus crisis and before the economic repercussions of the lockdown fully manifest. But to give other parties a fighting chance, an election delay seems to be more democratic. Also, this might be a good opportunity to introduce a four or five-year parliamentary term. And with most politicians now ‘‘working’’ from home, perhaps this demonstrates it may also be opportune to rid ourselves of surplus MPs, particularly the list ones.
Jim Young, Belmont
Why are people allowed to use cellphones in supermarkets right now? We are advised to make a list and shop quickly and you can’t do that while blathering into a phone. Sort what you need before shopping and show some consideration for those in queues.
Neil McCabe, Strathmore
The joys of being in lockdown: lovely weather – may it last; lack of road noise; five kaka in the crabapple tree; lots of birds; friendly locals; Botanic Garden; the Henry Moore sculpture – he increases in loveliness; small businesses that deliver food and treats; working from home; talks with (former) strangers; learning to make Kombucha; I can no longer procrastinate about the garden.
Robyn Tiller, Thorndon
I am annoyed at the prime minister and others blowing their trumpets about taking a pay cut, particularly when there are a huge number of New Zealanders earning nothing at this time. What huge salaries they have to begin with, salaries the rest of us can only dream about.
Jill Browne, Paraparaumu Beach