A quick word
When you also were around when the Queen was Princess Elizabeth, and a young girl, her passing is like losing a highly respected member of the family.
Reg Dempster, Albany.
The sun’s warmer rays are welcome; however, daylight makes the days too long. Could we try just half an hour time forward, anyone agree?
Tony Ward, Eastern Suburbs.
What an ignominious start from Liz Truss. Proudly announcing that there are no white males in the top four Cabinet positions. One wonders what the requirements are.
Karl van de Water, Maungaturoto.
Perhaps Willie Jackson could tell us what his new type of democracy looks like so we can vote on whether we want it or not? A. Seal, Mt Albert.
Disappointing that 80-year-old Joyce Hood (WH, Sept 3) was unable to get from Remuera to a function only a few kilometres away due to unreliability of public transport. Imagine how difficult it is for any South Auckland patrons to attend such functions in Auckland City.
J McCormick, Gisborne.
An editorial masterstroke with Steve Braunias appearing in the sports pages (WH, Sept 3). What a refreshing and hilarious read about the art of losing in rugby.
William Black, Remuera.
The British pound has fallen to its lowest point against the greenback since Thatcher crashed the economy there. It doesn’t matter whether they call themselves Republican, Conservative, Liberal, National or C&R . . . confusion and economic mismanagement always follow them. Mark Nixon, Remuera.
“There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences” — P.J. O’Rourke. A growing part of our population has no understanding or acceptance of “consequences”.
Derek Paterson, Sunnyhills.
The present Government absolutely does not agree with the premises of personal responsibility or consequences.
Gary Andrews, Mt Maunganui.
We know the buck stops with the Government that makes policy but we have an army of public servants who are supposed to implement it. If there’s a perceived failure to do so, place the blame where it belongs.
David Howard, Pakuranga.
Why does Dane Coles have to bring so much niggle to the game? It is usually a sign of a player getting old and slow.
Jock Mac Vicar, Hauraki.
The Association of Tennis Professionals should make this new rule for tantrums: A $50,000 fine, and banned from the next three official tournaments.
Warren Prouse, Papakura.