Text To Editor: 12/11/11

New phonebook

*   Regarding the new phonebook. I am 74 years old. I read Hawke's Bay Today and see the new phonebook and don't wear specs to read them. Best if you moaners get your eyes tested.

*   As the size of print in the new phonebook is so small and hard to read, I guess that means all information from calls to the 018 directory service for info is given out free of charge.

*   Telecom does not do the phonebooks any more, so don't blame it for the downsize.

*   To all the whingers out there bleating that the phonebook is too small and they can't read it, harden up a little. To the person who cant read it, even with your glasses on, ask for a refund on your glasses. I think the book is great. Cheers.

*   Annoyed by the smaller phonebook? Call Yellow on 0800 803 803 and ask for a free magnifier.

Other thoughts

*   Regarding people leaving NZ for Aust. I just spent 9 years in the UK and have been shocked since my return here at the poverty, along with the high cost of living, unemployment and low wages. True - l work 12 hours per day for 15 bucks per hour - that's not even £5 UK sterling. The Brits would not get out of bed for that low wage.

*   Anyone thinking about leaving NZ should go, as this country is way behind the times and costly to live in. True it's a pretty country but you cannot live on pretty views.

*   Regarding the speed bumps at Warehouse and Mega 10: A big thank you should go to Ashphalt Solutions for correcting what should have been done at the beginning.

*   Black and the Silver Fern represents rugby, not the whole country. JM

*   The Cape Kidnappers challenge on Saturday, November 5 was an awesome event. Well done, organisers! I'll be back next year, that's for sure.