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Letters to the editor: Action on drugs needed now not later

Bay of Plenty Times readers have their say.

Kristin Macfarlane: No kisses or hand shakes - so why is it okay to touch eftpos buttons?

COMMENT: Tap and go payment systems should be available at all businesses.

Kieran Madden: Consensus on the importance of early years

COMMENT: It's good to see bipartisan policies on children's development.

Letters to the editor: Illegal dumping an eyesore and disgrace

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Comment: Masks making Covid fight trendy - but did they come too late?

COMMENT: Masks are latest fashion accessory - but they should have been employed sooner.

Samantha Motion: New Zealand has enough imported holidays, it's time for Matariki

COMMENT: The winter gulf between public holidays has never felt longer.

Bryan Gould: The endearing social aspects of Kiwi life

COMMENT: Challenges remain though, and we must recognise how much there is to be done.

Letters to the editor: Exorbitant charge to sort relationship issues

Readers have their say.

Comment: Why we should welcome Aucklanders with open arms

Comment: Local businesses are suffering and they need patronage.

Letters to the editor: Boredom is the enemy of a happy home

Readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Burglary victims should not blame themselves

COMMENT: Mental health needs support after a break-in.

Letters to the editor: Reduced tolerance just a cheap tax grab

Readers have their say.

Bryan Gould: Tough times make for a tough leader

COMMENT: The toughness we need is of a different kind.

Comment: Teachers aren't qualified to counsel children beyond NZ's school curriculum

Having guidance councillors at primary schools is worth a try for the sake of society.

Rob Rattenbury: Ardern's three big tests

COMMENT: Ardern has been tested, communicates well, but needs to get rid of the dead wood.

Zizi Sparks: School guidance counsellors important but wider help needed for kids

Comment: More than just counselling needed to help young people.