A quick word
The recent pronouncement from my “telescreen” that, for the “safety” of all, our Government will push “Hate Speech” legislation into criminal law, plainly forebodes that the horror Orwell depicted now earnestly begins in reality.
Rees Sutcliffe, East Tāmaki Heights.
Money spent on the America’s Cup could have run Auckland Transport free for everyone for seven years. It is already free for over 65s. Why not make it free for everyone for a five-year trial?
Rosemary Balme, Howick.
ACT’s stance was very much in favour of assisting Warner Brothers, unlike their claim that “for years they have opposed governments kissing up to Hollywood”.
Neil Anderson, Algies Bay.
Judith Collins would probably be quite a good leader if media would stop trying to pull her down.
Sue Baldock, Glendowie.
Belay there me hearties! Who be the pirate sounding guy doing the Olympic commentaries on Sky? Arr.
John Capener, Kawerau.
The rowers of the many nations at Tokyo all demonstrated real sportsmanship and camaraderie — wonderful representatives of their countries.
B. Watkin, Devonport.
New Zealand accounts for 0.063 per cent of the human population but 0.17 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. Clearly, we are punching above our weight.
C.C. McDowall, Rotorua.
Shannon Frizell may be the best in his position at present, but that is no excuse for his behaviour. Surely, he should be stood down for a season, at least. Kura Geere-Watson, Pt Chevalier.
What is extraordinarily astonishing at the toxic MediaWorks is senior management taking so long to man up.
Tony Harper, Mt Eden.
With the drop in international travel and cancelled flights, there must be a massive global oversupply of crude oil. Why then does 40 litres of petrol cost $100?
Isaac Donaldson, Northcote.
If Lisa is not made a “Dame of New Zealand” then who else deserves the title? David Cave, Hillsborough.
It is strange that those who claim to champion freedom of speech are objecting to the use of Aotearoa or Aotearoa New Zealand. Michael Smythe, Northcote Pt.
Well done to Lisa Carrington. We can now change the name of our country to Aotearower.
Dick Ayes, Auckland Central.