A quick word

Isn’t it about time the Government took action against the banks? BNZ announced a $1.5 billion profit. How much misery was created to make this? Isn’t that immoral in these harsh economic times? There used to be rules about profiteering.

Jock Mac Vicar,

Hauraki

Why does Pharmac not accept research into ground-breaking new medicines already accepted and funded in comparable countries, like Australia, US and the UK? Is it genuine concern that these countries do inadequate testing or just another time-wasting cost-saving measure? Maybe fewer snarky emails about pesky inquiring journalists and more concern for New Zealanders in desperate need of modern medicines would be a better use of their highly paid time.

James Archibald,

Birkenhead.

It has taken some time, but it now seems that the people who thought Winston Peters only has 6 per cent of the say in the formation of a new government, now realise he in fact has a 100 per cent of the say, and he is the boss, not Luxon or Seymour.

David Mairs,

Glendowie.

Driving in Wales and Ireland is not a problem with signs in English and Welsh or Irish. No reason for it to be an issue in NZ either as a large number of our place names are Maori. However English should be uppermost, and M¯aori should be in a different font.

Derek Paterson,

Sunnyhills.

Do you think that anyone from Auckland Transport has ever been to Paris and seen the scale and magnificence of the fully functioning infrastructure and transport of an iconic city?

Gary Carter,

Gulf Harbour.

Twelve months ago Winston Peters had to rely on the charity of the media to get coverage. Now he gives the media the cold shoulder. I hope our media learns from this experience.

C.C. McDowall,

Rotorua.

Why not a National/ Labour coalition government? They are very close on many issues. This would close down the grandstanding and we could all get on with living.

Peter Dodd,

Chatswood.

It has been encouraging to see at least one PM of a major country has resigned, because he believes that the dignity of the office “is not compatible with any suspicion on his integrity, good conduct, and even less so with the suspicion that any criminal acts were committed”. While he seems not to be personally involved with the corruption charges, it is his government. It is a great shame political leaders in other countries do not follow his example. Presumably they have less respect for the office, and the people.

Judy Mills,

Ngunguru.

I’m confident Chris Hipkins won’t be leader in 2026. If anyone thinks a week in politics is a long time . . .

John Ford,

Taradale.