Tell us what you love about life in New Zealand - and what needs to change. Email rantandrave@nzherald.co.nz.
Rant
Why, when the traffic lights go green, does the front car in the queue take an age to move forward? I can understand them waiting a second or so to make sure nothing is coming through a red at them, but not longer, i.e. anything up to 10 or even 12 seconds. They know they are going to get through on the green light, but it is very frustrating for those waiting behind them, especially on a big intersection with a long change of lights, with many cars having a much longer wait than necessary.
A. J. Turner
Rave
On Anniversary Day, my wife and I went to Waiheke Island to walk the trail. Well done to the organisers and volunteers for the transport, directions, sculptures, eating places, etc. What a great day out.
Clive Couldwell
Rant
To the social misfits who took pleasure in spraying graffiti on the Orakei Basin Boardwalk: get a life and leave well alone for the pleasure of 99.5 per cent of others who enjoy this walk.
Lynne Walker
Rave
Late Friday, my computer keyboard crashed out. I raced into Rotorua Dick Smith's for a replacement; they were out of stock but directed me to Warehouse Stationery just down the mall. I asked if they would still be open, and the Dick Smith helper checked on the computer and told me I had another 20 minutes. In that time I was back home and up to speed. That is service with a smile.
David Williams
