A quick word
I walk to work, compost, use Bokashi bins, recycle diligently, use solar energy. My sin is, I travel to an exciting foreign destination once a year, or used to. Do I get any carbon credits for any sustainable measures? Nishi Fahmy, Avondale.
Even though they will be returned to communities at the end of the America’s Cup, how does Lotto justify spending millions on the chase boats? They should have been paid for by the billionaire syndicate owners.
Bruce Tubb, Belmont.
I am totally in favour of a “Pineapple Chunks Morning”. Although to justify another statutory holiday, it should be joined by a “Jelly Tip afternoon”. Larry Mitchell, Rothesay Bay.
Australia dumps its criminals, Isis terrorists, toxic waste in NZ. We make indignant noises then meekly lie down for the next pasting from them. They must be laughing their heads off. Pim Venecourt, Pa¯pa¯moa.
I have it on good authority from a friend of a friend that there was more to Billy TK’s quitting politics than meets the eye. but I can’t say anything more as you never know — with this government, 5G technology and the vaccine roll-out — who may be listening and watching.
John Capener, Kawerau.
Who owns Mars, and where can I buy my quarter-acre section? I am not moving there for a tropical holiday; it will be for a cooler climate and some extra space. Glenn Forsyth, Taupo¯.
It is inconsistent that mask use is now mandatory at Level 1 for all public transport users, yet not required at the same level when attending large indoor or outdoor events which could pose a greater risk. M Boardman, Dunedin.
Should these antivaxxers’ be true and those of us that participate in the vaccine programme become zombies, the dimwit AVs will control our planet. How bad is that?
Dick Ayres, Auckland Central.
By the time all vaccinations are administered, there will be around 10,000,000 bottles emptied. What will happen to them?
David Bentham, Browns Bay.
Facebook started as a web facility for vacuous humans to exchange fatuous insights. The Australian government simply wants a slice of the news royalties by way of media tax take.
Jim Carlyle,
Te Atatu¯ Peninsula.
After 18 years, it’s time to axe the appalling, cringy, distasteful The Bachelor and Bachelorette .Ibegof you, make it stop.
Helen Lowe, Albany.
If Team NZ successfully defends the America’s Cup the first change they need is to make the helmsman only eligible to sail for their country of origin.
Dave Miller, Tauranga.