To The Point

IF David Williamson (Letters, 30.4.20) was a farmer, he would be aware how important it is to respect their land and surrounding environment. Failure to do so would be at their peril. Mr Williamson might want to live in a desert. Most of us don’t.

Mary Robertson

Ocean View

THAT was a fine summation of the life of Fred Burton, a man for all seasons (Obituaries, 2.5.20). As a member with Fred of the St Kilda Surf Lifesaving Club, I recall his oftrepeated observation: ‘‘The best things in life are free: the sun, the sand, and the surf.’’

Clarke Isaacs

Sunshine

WHEN renovating the cottage

(ODT, 1.5.20), the owner could easily have installed a couple of solar panels, and also a water tank to collect water from the roof. Then — presto — electricity and running water. Not expensive, not difficult.

Susan Grimsdell

Auckland

SORRY, but travel is currently unavailable to your chosen destination. Please be patient. Normal service should resume in three years. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. We also recommend downloading the latest version of New Zealand — it has the necessary patches you require.

Murray Smith

Oamaru

COME on, Mr Hawkins, you are a greenie. Scrap the feelgood schemes like the harbour basin project and messing around with George St. Instead, do your bit to promote public transport by preserving Dunedin Railways.

James Irwin

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