A quick word
What is a charitable organisation doing with a $75 million war chest, while still calling for donations from members of the public? Peter Martyn, Hamilton.
I would have thought, if you were trying to raise millions for Neurological Research, the best places to be would be the Royal Auckland Golf Club and the Northern Club.
Graham Wall, Ponsonby.
Everyone should read Simon Wilson’s “This Broken Country” (Weekend Herald,
January 11) to understand how we got to where we are, and what needs to happen from here.
Susan Maiava, Orewa.
Simon Wilson writes that there is no nationwide outrage; I am outraged, Simon. Keep on informing (me) and inspiring (politicians). Belinda Freeman, Hamilton.
What a cheek Anton Matthew complaining about the Watties advertising when he has managed to “take the mickey” out of the English language with the name of his shop. Sue Gallahar, Mangere East.
Correspondent Kent Millar was a lucky boy if he got paid $80. In 1968, I was earning $26 per week as pharmacy apprentice.
Neville Cameron, Coromandel.
“Fush” instead of “Fish” is okay, but anything Ma¯ori is sacrosanct?
Craig Forsberg, Northpark.
About 74 years ago, an American divorcee was causing havoc in the royal House of Windsor. No crown involved this time but similarities are obvious.
Margaret Wyatt, Tauranga.
Does your correspondent realise she is spending more on one haircut than many Aucklanders spend to feed their families for a week?
Linda Lang, Henderson.
When our soldiers return from Australia they should be handed guns and sent to Otago to deal with our problem.
H E H Perkins, Botany Downs.
How far would sea levels drop if all the “empty” offshore oil wells (and some onshore) were unplugged and allowed to fill up with sea water? Gary Andrews, Mt Maunganui.
Has Brexit turned into Rexit?
Axel Hansen, Auckland Central.
I suppose, if a man does not want to pay $31 for a set of razors, he could grow a beard. There are things that we all have to navigate when it comes to being the gender we have been assigned with. I will continue to buy packets of $6 razors, save myself $25 in the process and hope that I go bald soon so I don’t have to even get a haircut once I’m on the pension.
John Ford, Taradale.