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■ I have the solution to Rotorua’s dog issues: jack up the registration fees like they did to the boomers’ motorbikes to gain revenue, make shock collars mandatory, and instant $1000 fines for the first roaming dog offence, and permanent confiscation on the second offence. Time to take the gloves off.

■ Thursday, Working for families. There would be less child poverty where parents had only children they are able to clothe, feed and educate. Not expect govt to spend taxpayers’ $ for children born into poverty.

■ So you can rape 4 women and get home detention ... What bloody planet are these so called intelligent judges on? Labour Government needs to investigate this.

■ Special memories of our muchloved Queen.Thank you, Ma’am!

Remember her father as King.

■ I prefer councillors that will put the city first, not their political party.

■ Obituary for astronomer Frank Drake included the statement, If any aliens happened to be listening (to Earth’s radio transmissions, etc) it would alert them to the presence of intelligent life. If they arrive during a Labour Party caucus meeting they will think it’s been a wasted trip!

■ All the comforts of home as punishment for violence, armed robbery and now rape. Getting tough on crime is really working well. MS

■ Affiliation with a particular political party means you have to back all of that party’s policies irrespective of their suitability for your local situation. Like taking the 30 pieces of silver.

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