Texts To The Editor: 23/08/11

*  Leasehold properties When are the HBRC valuers going to respond to Ross McKelvies letter or by their silence do they acknowledge he is correct?

*  Re leasehold valuations: HBRC valuation $50,000 dearer than a very well known independent valuer. HBRC valuer didn't set foot on the property.Other thoughts

*  Daisy Stanley, your cat Bailey is beautiful, a lovely photo of him. J

*  Those who stole the large pot plants from Pakowhai Rd, enjoy, bad karma will be coming your way. Police told.

*  Well said TM, justice system and goverment one big fat joke.

*  Nurses have always been busy. That does not excuse rudness and a lack of basic care. If they lack empathy they should try another career.

*  It makes me sick when I read in the media a description of a person as ... "Maori or Polynesian". Get it straight! Maori ARE Polynesian! Don't be so ignorant!

*  Dump charges are poorly managed, hence the littering problems everywhere. Was charged $12 to dump a television. Hardly an incentive to be responsible. JN

*  Why don't the abortion protestors outside Hawke's Bay Hospital get a real job?

*  Thank you for the great service at the new-look Hastings Council building. You made my day. Thanks again. JK