The Bay of Plenty Times welcomes letters and comments from readers. Below you can read the letters we have published in your newspaper today.
TODAY'S LETTERS:
So good to know that people are still caring
I got out of our car at 9.30am on Monday at Fraser Cove where my wife intended to do some
shopping and I promptly tripped on the car barrier and fell flat.
Knocked dizzy for a while, a passing gentleman carefully helped me back in to the car; a nearby postie went into The Warehouse and four staff ladies came out with an ice block for my face, some tissues and a bottle of water - they then decided to call for an ambulance which arrived within 6 minutes.
The St John crew of two were terrific and after close examination allowed me back in my car, at which point a lady standing close by said she was the mall manager and insisted my wife and I had coffee at BBs, which she arranged for us.
Bit sore now at home which is to be expected but isn't it great to live in a community where folk come to one's aid so promptly.
Jim Grant, Tauranga
'Labour lite'
Whilst sounding curiously like the pot calling the kettle black, Mr A Taylor (Your View, June 20), has studiously omitted to respond to my primary point; that National, in its current "Labour Lite" mode, has moved away from its traditional core support.
This leaves many of us, Bob Clarkson included, with little option but to review our political allegiances. Thankfully Don Brash has re-entered the fray. As regards Bob's stint in parliament, little research is needed as his views on parliamentary ethos and antics were well publicised.
With due respect, in a democracy one has freedom of expression but oft-times it is the manner in which it is expressed that is offensive. Regrettably, this frequently occurs when opinions are mistaken for facts.
Dave Finney, Matua
Respect for law
I've just been on holiday to Switzerland and surrounding areas. I noticed that push bikes have to be registered for road use and must have tail and head lamps.
They also have compulsory military training for 18-year-olds.
There is a huge respect and pride in themselves which results in respect for the law and other people and property.
Our government needs to change its tactics instead of supporting all the losers.
Maybe then we might have a better place within to live and also increase our tourism at the same time.
Barry Savage, Tauranga
Mount density
Re Mount Maunganui's new speed limit (News, June 22)
Time to start looking elsewhere in the city for high density living. The Mount north is the most inaccessible part of the city, one way in and one way out, and the most densely populated. Mount residents are continually paying a price for being the only place in the city where apartments will sell. We have triathlons all summer, liquor bans and now speed restrictions, lost the soundshell. When is enough? We have loaded one end and said it's okay, now we are saying it's not and have to make changes post development to make it safe.
Stacey Hikairo, Mount Maunganui
Text Views
* Big thanks 2 construc n power chaps sorting the Howel place change of entrnce n exit!Job wel dne with no major disruptn 2 us dwelers.
* Funi how public outcry ova dairys selling kronic yet th same cant b said wen they sell tobbaco an alcohol! More dangerous
* Forestry.time government gave some incentive for more planting cause with dairy conversions and lack of planting gonna b more loss of jobs in future
* Fay and mum need to go to police. Those girls will go on to do worse.
* Freedom of choice and liberty is a crock if that gives stupid pple the right to own dangerous dogs. may as well let them drink and drive and own a gun as well.
* I dont see anything wrong with being naked in public. We as a family walk around home naked including kids. Male/female born with no clothes just differant bits whats wrong with that.
* Acc offers help then takes it away really shows that acc dosnt care about their clents.
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