To the point

GOOD to see Andrew Whiley offering more ideas about improving our Dunedin bus services (ODT, 6.9.21). I support his concept and suggestions. A few extra little route tweaks could also help, such as the Ridge Runner passing a bit closer to the city centre at some point, so travellers don’t need to change buses to get there. Mike Cowell

Maori Hill

ACCORDING to records, the Caroline Bay beach was created by the construction of a harbour breakwater — a side effect.

Perhaps some geometry and other sciences can help Dunedin. D. S. Boyes

Liberton

TRUCKLOADS of sand is being stockpiled to restore the sand dunes and the council (ratepayers) will cover the cost of storing it all to be washed away again. Brilliant! Brian Andrews

St Kilda

IT’S quite obvious what your cartoonist’s political leanings are. A bit more balance would be a good thing. M. J. Dempster

Mornington

WHEN I booked my vaccination by telephone, I was asked to bring photo ID. As I no longer have a driver’s licence I took my passport. Hope Gadd

Dunedin

NEW Zealand radio has lost its most intelligent, wellread and wellmannered talkback host with Peter Williams’ departure from Magic Radio over the weekend. This, in my opinion, is a significant loss for freedom of speech in New Zealand and with the planned introduction of a new ‘‘hate speech’’ law; the opportunities for righteous indignation and conservative opinion will soon be deemed punishable. Dave Crooks

St Clair

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