Letters to the editor: Vaccinations are the only way out of this

Readers say vaccinations are the only way forward. Photo / Getty Images

If anyone knew how long our lockdowns should last the world wouldn't be in the predicament it is.

We all feel sorry for businesses but that's the way it is.

The only way forward is 100 per cent vaccination, full stop.

Businesses should demand it and government should legislate it.

Now, not in two days or two weeks but today.

It could be time for 'influencers', whomever they are, to get involved.

If the naysayers want to persist they might be interested in shifting to Raoul Island or somewhere else remote.

Richard Kean
Ngongotahā

Everyone must do their share

In Rotorua, despite the lack of virus cases, we are still badly affected by the current level 2 lockdown, in my view.

We are still unable to attend the majority of the club activities held in various venues around the town.

Much of the extended lockdown comes from the fact that still too many local people are not vaccinated.

This is a shame, so many should be inconvenienced by so few is a pity.

I have been vaccinated as have many of my fellow club members, I see no sign of any ill effects, we are happy and healthy as a result of the vaccinations and just cannot understand the apathy being shown by those who are still reluctant to get the 'jab'.

If you wish to get back to an almost normal level 1 then come on, get jabbed, it is painless and harmless.

Do your share for the community!

Jim Adams
Rotorua

No need to say sorry

Regarding the tourism boss saying sorry for comments about Rotorua's accommodation issues creating an opportunity for Tauranga. (News, October 7).

Why should he apologise for something that is absolutely true - the truth does hurt sometimes but it also opens your eyes to the situation.

There are no friends in business and every businessman knows that you take advantage of any situation that puts your competitors at a disadvantage.

Rotorua has taken the quick dollar approach to this pandemic, in my view.

It will be interesting to see if it can be pulled back to the way it was before the pandemic.

So three cheers to him.
(Abridged)

Gavin Muir
Springfield

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