Texts To The Editor: 04/11/11

*   Tried Aussie lamb from supermarket. More like ram! Real tough. Should trade a container of rotten apples for them! LK

*   So, other than Kiwis who owns Trust Power?

*   Seeing that HBRU is not renewing his engagement could our valued Magpies coach Peter Russell be a contender as assistant coach for our great ABs? NG.

*   To G. Anderson: Maori do not want to deny Kiwi access to water, but given the amount of chemicals in runoffs councils and goverment have allowed to destroy waterways, it would be remiss for Maori to allow that to blindly continue. S Tyacke.

*   A must see: Raukawa irises. Masses of beautiful flowers. Mary.

*   To the person who got back from Aussie and doesn't like our milk - bet the Hawke's Bay water tasted mighty nice and fresh.

*   Public outcry has worked. Speed bumps heaps better now. Well done listening to people and fixing it.

*   To the moaning minnie who hates working with over 65s: I just hope when you turn 65 your comments come back to bite you on the bum. Some people have no choice but to keep on working just to survive. Just remember what goes round comes around. Nearly 65.

*   Oh dear anti 65 worker: You have opened up a can of worms haven't you? One day you will be old or not!

*   If you can do a man's job when you are 16 years old then you should get a man's pay. RJM