A quick word

The Government exclusively chose supermarkets to keep us supplied during Covid-19 restrictions but is now identifying a lack of competition as the main reason for their high prices. Hmm. Gary Andrews, Mt Maunganui.

Could this Government, please keep our borders closed? The impression gained by visitors coming off cruise ships and seeing Queen St in its present condition would be a huge blow to our reputation. Chris Parker, Campbells Bay.

Is an England Cricket Team with a New Zealand coach and New Zealand captain really England or actually New Zealand North? Gary Carter, Gulf Harbour.

Manukau port fans should stand on South Head (Awhitu) at the lighthouse in a south-westerly wind and watch the flow of water into and out of this harbour. It is awe-inspiring but fearsome.

Maureen Janett, Meadowbank.

Manukau Harbour will be a great port when a suitable ship access canal is provided from the shelter of the Waitematā Harbour. R. Stiles, Katikati.

The Treasurer in his wisdom has budgeted for a feasibility study of a port in the Manukau Harbour. I’ll take that contract and the answer is, “it isn’t”. Rod Lyons, Kumeu.

Johan Slabbert (WH, May 28) hit the nail right on the head with his letter “Drivers of youth crime”. Well done to both Johan and to the newspaper for determining it to be letter of the week. Janet Boyle, Orewā.

Silver is not a valuable commodity — and Silver Lake may not turn to gold for the All Blacks, and their Kiwi fans. Fenton Cooper, East Coast Bays.

Our Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system has never produced proportional representation and does not meet all the democratic criteria. Kenneth Lees, Whangārei.

While many locals are still complaining about the historical colonisation of New Zealand, the colonisation of the Pacific by China escapes their concern. Peter Webster, Beachlands.

Over the years, I’m getting pretty good at reading Ms Ardern’s language, which is to pay attention what she is not saying.

Tiong Ang, Mt Roskill.

As a cryptic crossword aficionado, I could solve America’s dilemma at the stroke of a pen. Simply change the right to bear arms to the right to bare arms.

Ray Gilbert, Pāpāmoa Beach.

Jacinda’s visit to the US was obviously a great success . . . commiserations Mike. Lois McGough, O¯ rewa.

When one visits the White House, why does no one offer to take your coat? Doug Hannan, Mt Maunganui.