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■ RIP Denniswaterman, loved your work.

■ Shame on councillors who voted for proposed rates hike! Probably have good incomes, so have little empathy for others. Try walking in our shoes.

■ Great to see sign language on

front page header but where is the translation? It spells out Manawatū Standard, which was explained on page 3 ofmonday’s edition. – Editor

■ Congratulations Paul Perry, your presentation to PNCC re rates was well done.

■ What’s happened to the new-aged so-called modern rugby player with all the red cards regarding high tackles? Years ago players like Kevin Everleigh, Samstrahan

always tackled waistline below. It’s time the coaches laid down the law and not be so touchie feelie. Ian

■ Poor health outcomes got worse with the ‘‘70s food revolution’’, look that up, and the wheat they produce is now addictive, look up ‘‘wheat the 5th estate’’. It’s time to own our mistakes instead of handing out free jabs. Fatty liver disease and alcoholic hepatitis will be our future.

■ Shame to hear the last remaining ipod is being discontinued. Loved my Nano, and mp3 players were a great way for kids to enjoymusic without full internet and social media access.