Letters to the Editor – 11 December 2025

Letters to the Editor

Thank you

In a world where we are too quick to criticise, a moment to say thank you tends to be forgotten.

My husband Henry died at home a month ago, after a lifetime of illness. I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the entire team at Leamington Medical Centre for their care and support over the years. On the day he died, Dr David de Beer responded within half an hour of the call being received. He took time out of an immensely busy schedule to attend in person. During the last week of his life, Henry was also cared for by St John, taking time at each visit to ensure a level of comfort with every concern – never quick to rush or leave. With an overstretched health service, these moments of kindness and care need acknowledgment. Thank you.

Moira Dale

Cambridge

Go back…

Mike Pettit

I read with interest the desire of the mayor and councillors to get out into the community and make themselves visible even to the extent. of wearing council T Shirts. But then I also read and to quote Mayor Pettit regarding the dates of the full council meetings

“Cambridge mayor Mike Pettit previously told the Good News Local Media’s deadlines were not front of mind when the decision was made in January  to move to Wednesdays”

If the mayor and councillors wish to communicate with us surely this should be advised as soon as it is available. I am not sure for how many years the council meetings have been on a Tuesday but if their desire is to communicate {and I agree] a move back to Tuesday should be made immediately

Max Brown

Cambridge

Litter bugs

Once a while back the council had a litter lady that travelled our roads picking up litter. No More. Ngaroma is the source of the Mangawhio, Puniu and Maungatutu rivers. Driving to town it is  absolutely shocking the litter on the road sides. Very bad coming from Te Kawa and Waikeria.   Come on Kiwis please be tidy.

Robert Irvine

Te Awamutu

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