A quick word
As if the bare bottom shown on TV at the opening ceremony of the games was not enough, the blue stuffed toys presented to medal winners is cringe.
P. Salvador, West Harbour.
May I suggest the ANZ Bank changes its television intro to, “ANZ, proud sponsor of endless commercials and occasional visits to the Commonwealth Games”.
Brian Clark, New Plymouth.
If John Key's biggest regret about his time as PM is that we didn't change the flag, then one must seriously wonder what his priorities were. Richard Pearson, Remuera.
Sir John Key’s only regret was the flag. What about the rotting, under-resourced, overcrowded hospitals, the large teacher shortage and the ever growing number of homeless families?
Julie Pearce, Matamata.
The border wall at Mexico could be built a mile high, but that doesn’t mean the tunnels need to be any deeper to go under it. Glenn Forsyth, Taupo.
Good news for Blues supporters. A help line has been set up on 0800 101010 (0800 won nothing, won nothing, won nothing). Maxine Samson, Whakatane. It seems to me the 70kph speed proposal on rural roads or those without a median barrier is another “light bulb” idea.
David Selkirk, Epsom.
Inevitably the increases in fuel tax in the Auckland region and nationwide will be passed on by suppliers of goods and services to their customers. Auckland Council and the Government seem oblivious to the broader consequences to individual citizens and the economy generally. Alex Witten-Hannah, Takapuna.
If the Government does not put a small levy on petrol, who will pay for the roads and repairs, the congestion on Auckland motorways, public transport, safety barriers and regional road sealing? Let’s share the cost and stop whingeing.
Marie Kaire, Whangarei.
The suggestion from Auckland Council to remove the remission of rates on land subject to a QEII covenant is nothing short of scandalous.
Greg Moir, Kerikeri.
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has a plan to stop people leaving owing millions of dollars to our hospitals every year. I say be like America, don't allow anyone in unless they have medical insurance or are a Kiwi.
Cliff Ginders, Otahuhu.