Labour leader Andrew Little did himself no favours with his comment that it was unfair to work alongside someone who earned the same salary, but also earned a pension.

A big positive thing that hasn't changed is the influence of the volunteers and they all do a great job, writes Paul Hickey.

Whoever sent the letter must have a real grudge against mayor Steve Chadwick or the council in general. It's a shame they could not have just written her a real letter, writes Matthew Martin.