A quick word

One reason I support New Zealand continuing with a sovereign is that it represents a so much better system than the United States has. Valmai Shearer, Remuera.

I can’t name anyone I would like to see as President of NZ; think of the arguments and fighting that would erupt around the wannabes. Pamela Russell, O¯ ra¯kei.

Whenever a prominent person dies they seem to receive fulsome praise. HM Queen Elizabeth II is one who deserves every word uttered in praise of her life. Anne Martin, Helensville.

British monarchy remains a family business, a publicly-funded theatre company providing pageantry, domestic reality shows, and odd sex scandals.

Rajiv Thind, Christchurch.

The Queen was extraordinary; the response to her death is extraordinary; how extraordinary.

Reg Dempster, Albany.

After watching Charles R throwing his toys out of the cot, I guess a few more countries will consider getting out of bed with the Monarchy. Ian Doube, Rotorua.

If either Simon Wilson or Shane Te Pou are “agin” a mayoral candidate, then I’m all for ‘em.

Mike Wagg, Freemans Bay.

The Auckland mayoralty is an experienced manager’s job, accompanied by a hardnosed accountant. Leave the politics in Wellington. R F Pearson, Hillsborough.

Bruce Cotterill’s column (WH, Sept. 10) ignored the real workers whose presence is necessary to run the country’s services and infrastructure. Not for them the luxury of deciding whether to work from home or join in the gossip at the water cooler. Dave Spiers, Henderson.

When will negative thinkers such as John Roughan (WH, Sept.10) realise their days of freedom to use endless energy must end if our grandchildren are to survive as we did? Frankie Letford, Hamilton.

John Roughan reports Wayne Brown has stated Auckland Transport should be told they are to serve the way we live, not change the way we live. Yes, yes, yes.

Gillman Rae, Cornwallis.

Don’t waste your time thinking about what could have been, Wallabies, let’s look forward to the rematch — we Kiwis aren’t exactly convinced of our current form either. Glenn Forsyth, Taupo¯.

Act says it’s the

Government’s fault when things aren’t looking good but now GDP looks good, it’s nothing to do with the Government.

Rick Vine, Ponsonby.

Was anyone else disturbed to hear Boris Johnson say he would be splashing down somewhere in the Pacific?

Martin Ball, Kelston.