Letters to the editor: Praise for Hemo sculpture

A reader says the sculpture is a marvellous addition to Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

Having visited the new Hemo roundabout sculpture to see it for ourselves, we wish to congratulate all those who have brought this marvellous project to fruition.

It has been a long wait, but the end result is very impressive. The experience of walking through the roundabout underpass and having the amazing structure loom up before us is one we shall not forget.

This is a major piece of civic art that will be the envy of many other centres up and down the country. The design encapsulates so much of what gives Rotorua its unique character and appeal.

The fact that it is the result of courage and innovation by a Rotorua business only adds to its significance.

Anna and Keith Garratt
Rotorua

Cell phones an intrusive invention

There are several inventions that we hold dear and valuable today, some are life-saving, some just convenient, there is, however, one invention that is intrusive, rude, disruptive, and extremely - in some cases -dangerous: the mobile or cell phone.

We are all aware of the hazard caused by the use of phones while driving, and I venture to say many are guilty of the transgression. The other point, one that crops up often at the many groups I belong to - is cell phones not being switched off during meetings.

This often interrupts a train of thought or a speech, or a peaceful moment spent writing.

Some may feel that their lives will in some way suffer if their phone is not clasped tightly to their ear, I believe otherwise.

My phone is there - like the telephone box of old - at my convenience, there for me to use to call others and to make myself available to wife and children -most of the time it is switched off!

Many will disagree but the sight of people sitting at a restaurant table, with company, chatting away on a phone infuriates me - so rude and vulgar.

Jim Adams
Rotorua

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