TO THE POINT

If the recent surge of sea water could cause so much damage to Owhiro Bay homes and surroundings without warning, how secure is the future of any coastline? I’ve always had doubts about the planned Shelly Bay project. And, being Wellington-born, I learned many years ago about Wellington’s reclaimed land areas. What geological studies are included in the first stage of any proposed new project?

Daphne Tobin, Porirua

Re testing on aeroplanes, once tourists start arriving, it may be a good idea to set up a specialist on each aeroplane to take swabs from the passengers during the flight and maybe even have a testing station on the plane so that when the tourists arrive they can safely continue on their journey.

Geoff Railton, O¯ taki

About 10 years ago I had the pleasure of sharing a shuttle to the airport with a vibrant 80+ woman who regaled us with fascinating tales of what she had seen around the world. As we arrived at the airport she said, ‘‘Funny thing is, I don’t have a passport and have never left NZ but I do love the library and they have a great collection of travel videos. So I have seen all I could ever have wished for!’’ Maybe that’s where we can start.

Carol Cooper-McCord, Lower Hutt

May I make a modest request? The expression ‘‘herd immunity’’ implies we are bovines. How about ‘‘social immunity’’.

David Nicholson, Karori

Two global entities are exempt from litigation resulting from injury or death: manufacturers of arms and weapons of mass destruction, and vaccine producers. The shameful paradox of our age.

David Ruddlesden, Raumati Beach

If drivers are being stopped in rural communities to try to stem the flow of C19 virus carriers, maybe this same group could combine it with stemming the spread of drugs flowing to and from the same areas?

Rob Buchanan, Kerikeri

In these unsettling times, our gratitude should go to the food producers in this country. You are the ones who do the hard yards to bring us a bountiful supply of quality product. Thanks to you all, we can put a meal on the table at the end of the day.

Jill Scrimshaw, Dannevirke

Thank you, Joe Bennett, I know in these trying times an article on cooking may be somewhat lighthearted, but really, I appreciated it. Three cheers for chips (and eggs and bacon).

Helen Klay, Port Alice, British Columbia