A quick word
Does the Government’s stance on the Cook Strait ferry mean Cook Strait is no longer a highway of significance, that the North and South islands are to become separate countries, that enhancing the movement of freight and services around the country to support business is no longer on the government agenda? Or what, exactly, does it mean?
Caroline Miller, Birkenhead
For those complaining about this Government’s policy on smoking, I say stick it to the man. Just quit. Or don’t take it up! That will deprive them of the money they want for silly projects.
Don Hollander, Wellington
Watching TV1 each night, it is clearly still on the path of having as much te reo spoken as possible, to the point where the introductions of some news clips are not understandable. Given the taxpayer funds TVNZ, I wonder whether the new coalition’s objective of having English first/ te reo second will also filter through to this media.
John Roberts, Remuera
In light of several highly questionable decisions made recently by the Auckland War Memorial Museum, it might pay to brace ourselves that this institution could soon be forced to change its name. Remembering and honouring those who have fallen defending our freedoms might now be viewed unfavourably as warmongering and then the museum could face a backlash of cancel culture from a minuscule minority.
Lisa Smith, Grey Lynn
To back up Ian Doube’s point ( NZ Herald, Dec 14), questions in the House should be in English only. It would be impossible for an interpreter to do an adequate job unless there are adequate pauses made by the te reo speaker during delivery. The speaker must also be hearing the interpretation to know when to start speaking again.
Chas Bennett, Beach Haven
To the many complaints about raised crossings and speed humps, I would like to add two more. Try driving over one with a bad back or a sleeping baby in a seat.
Anne Martin, Helensville
In line with the new Government’s costcutting, it is understood it will replace its fleet of ministerial cars with Toyota Corollas.
Reg Dempster, Albany
The Interislander ferries will stagger on, placing our tourist and freight services at increased risk. KiwiRail may decide to exit Cook Strait, bringing the “railbridge” to an end. Ah, but we will have tax cuts.
Gavin Kay, Remuera
Come on Paul Lewis (“Razor’s ABs may have reddish hue”, NZ Herald, Dec 14), nine of the All Blacks squad of 33 for the 2023 Rugby World Cup were Canterbury/ Crusaders players and many squads of recent years have had a definite reddish hue. If the best available All Blacks squad chosen by Razor has a reddish hue, why draw a negative implication about it?