I would have thought that as these places are further away from a port or processing plant, it should have been more expensive given transport costs etc?
It appears to me that we are being ripped off by these companies and I believe the Government should get their inquiry into petrol prices finalised as soon as possible.
Jim Anderson
Whakatane
Jami-Lee Ross
Why is there comment in the media about the Waka Jumping Bill/mechanisms for replacing Jami-Lee Ross/Botany byelection with respect to Mr Ross?
The man is unwell, is in hospital and a patient under the Mental Health Act. Would the same matters be raised this soon if he had a physical illness such as cancer or a heart attack rather than a mental illness?
Brian Pickering
Rotorua
Council's crazy wish list
I got quite excited seeing your headlines, (News, October 12), about a "list of achievements" by our present council.
How sad that all I saw was claptrap about "directions we will be going", quite a worry. One detail that almost seems to be a top secret is our growing debt used to achieve their crazy wish list.
It was $174 million by 2016; It is planned to rise to $263 million in the next five years. They added $20 million last year alone.
The most expensive project so far will be the $40 million to be spent on the waterfront, half paid by us ratepayers, the other half paid by us taxpayers, same people, you and me.
Is it essential? Is it going to be better? I don't think so, not when all car parks are removed (heard that before) when the nice drive from the waterfront to the rose gardens has to go.
Why?
Even the children's playground has to go. Why?
Worst of all, the sea scout hall will be pulled down. Why? Better sight lines for the new hotel?
Obviously, our children's welfare is not regarded as a priority. Sadly they will still be paying for the present extravagant spending.
Harry Brasser
Rotorua
Children are our future
Our future is with the children, the youth of the country. Here in Rotorua, we should be very concerned about the welfare of our children - there are very few activities for the ones without transport and money.
Many of these youngsters have a yearning for the sea and the lakes, sailing, fishing, etc - all the activities that attract people to the water; with 18 lakes and heavens knows how many rivers Rotorua is paradise for youngsters; why then did the council decide to pull down the Scouts hut on the lakeside?
What kind of message does it send out to people wanting to move here - that the Rotorua council does not care about the next generation? (Abridged)
Jim Adams
Rotorua
The royal visit
Regarding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan sure dresses nice, $32,000 in new outfits, $300 for earrings, and maybe a $12,000 Buzzy bee for the little one well I guess you've got impress the folks from down under.
For myself, its footy shorts and a new T-shirt for summer.
Chriss Taylor
Rotorua
