CHILD BEHAVIOUR

I hope that many families with children take up the challenge of Brain Food, especially those who have the problems mentioned by Julienne Law.

I have seen for myself changes in young childrens’ behaviour when a strong parent or grandparent eliminates food colouring, sugar, dairy and colouring additives from the child’s diet.

For extreme unacceptable behaviour, removing all gluten products can change a child from abhorrent behaviour and attitude to being a loving and calm child.

However, it may take more than a week to see the changes, as the body needs to eliminate all the previous additives.

Helen Guthrie Northland

WINDSCREENS BROKEN

I agree totally with Steve Cochram’s remarks on driving conditions in New Zealand, especially north of Puhoi.

In the 16 years of living in Kerikeri, I have had 12 windscreens broken, all except one by logging trucks coming in the other direction.

If you observe logging trucks in wet weather it is plain to see what a hazard they are.

Either side of the trucks are throwing a tsunami of water and whatever else is on the road to oncoming traffic or curb side as well.

In parts of Europe and Japan open axel trucks are compelled to skirt the open area with heavy duty plastic strips which contain the road debris within the dimensions of the truck.

Simple, cheap and effective. If you had a person on the side of the road throwing stones at traffic he or she would be prosecuted. These trucks and other open axel units are doing it every day.

An easy fix is available – what’s the problem?

Brian James Waipapa work remotely then only go to the city once or twice a week for faceto-face meetings.

By moving their business here they are supporting our local economy – often earning money in the city and spending it in the Far North.

Until now, I have been able to tell them confidently that it is possible to live here and still have customers in the city, because the

COMPETITION NEEDED

I totally agree with what MP David Clendon had to say about reducing our connectivity and our economic growth. As it is, the Far North struggles to get the funds it needs from central government for essential infrastructure projects such as the sealing of the roads.

I understand only too well that we live in an era where the almighty dollar reigns supreme, but surely Air NZ make enough total overall profits per year to continue operating this early morning service?

It is a shame there is not more healthy competition.

Chris Baker Kerikeri HAVE YOUR SAY

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