Short & sweet

On banks

The New Zealand banking industry should have been subject to an intensive, intrusive inquiry immediately after the Australian government’s inquiry.

Edgar B Smallwood, Pakuranga Heights.

On Peters

A suggested slogan for the PM (with apologies to Stealers Wheel and the Greens): “Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right. Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.” Glennys Adams, Waiheke

What’s Winston’s subliminal message in flashing a recording of Queen at reporters? Could it be his confidence that our Queen wouldn’t dare dismiss the Queenmaker?

Jane-Margaret Livingstone, Remuera.

Some historians blame Rasputin’s unpopularity among the public for the demise of the Romanov Empire. I get the feeling history is going to repeat itself here.

C G Marnewick, Bucklands Beach.

On Concert FM

I’m very happy that some of your letter writers get great enjoyment from the Concert programme, I’m just not sure why this should be paid for by taxpayers.

D Adams, Mt Albert.

Concert isn’t the only jewel in RNZ’s crown. Only on National might you hear the music reviewer get excited about the tierce de Picardie in a concluding cadence of a Bach cantata.

Steve Maric, Warkworth.

On buses

I challenge Mayor Goff to stand beside the rear end of one of the city buses when it takes off. Or ride behind one on a bicycle when it crawls along Quay St. We need electric sooner not later.

Phil Skipworth, St Johns.