Letters: Imminent loss of post shop bad for CBD

I can't believe New Zealand Post is taking one of our most important services out of the CBD!

As a frequent customer, I can't get my head around this decision. Not everybody has electronic devices to communicate with. For a large majority of elderly, handwritten letters are like a lifeline.

Although I do have a computer, I have friends and rellies who don't, and our snail-mail letters are exchanged quite frequently.

My fortnightly visits to the post shop are always a happy experience, whether to buy stamps – and I do buy a lot – or to do other mailings. The counter staff have become friends and I have always had great service.

In Saturday's Daily Post part of the article – Closure of post office in CBD 'a real shame' reads "New Zealand Post said it was committed to Rotorua and provided the community with places they can use postal services..."

I would not find the three alternatives convenient at all, as I'm sure would a lot of other frequent users of this service.

Am I angry? Yes, I am. A waste of energy I know, but I feel very strongly about this issue.
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Pauleen Wilkinson
Rotorua

I have to congratulate Lizzie Marvelly on her column (Daily Post, June 16) - it hit the nail on the head. Yes, the sooner we get back our community spirit the better and yes it is possible.

We all have to walk the talk and stand up if we see something that doesn't seem right. Report it, particularly when kids are involved. If your man enough to do the deed you're man enough to look after your kid or ask for help.

Every kid needs a safe and loving environment to call home. If this is given they will flourish and grow just like a flower given fertiliser.

There is no bigger joy than watching your kids grow up to be successful, confident young adults and I'd bet my bottom dollar that the most hardened criminals will have regrets about their own kids.

The cycle has to be broken; it is so much easier to break at the beginning than the end.
Gavin Muir
Springfield