Letters to the editor: Mixed support after Rotorua council claims

Claims from Rotorua Lakes councillor Raj Kumar have received a mixed response from readers. Photo / File

As reported in Friday's Daily Post, one or two newly-elected councillors expected to be appointed to positions of responsibility on the Rotorua Lakes Council.

That they would even be considered seems unlikely. Mayor Stevie has stated unequivocally that she is looking for team players. That would surely imply Team Rotorua players.

Council leaders under mayor Steve have shown a propensity to be inclusive, progressive and positive. In my view, the kind of cant and hypocrisy propounded by one or two of the newcomers is something the city can well do without. And it seems in the non-election of Reynold MacPherson to the Mayoralty, the people of Rotorua feel the same way.

Our city will never be perfect but we only have to open our eyes to see progress being made in roads, construction, tourism projects, and accommodation - from five-star hotels to B&Bs.

In short, the city is on a roll and no one seems to be complaining apart from Reynold. (Abridged)

John Rush
Mamaku

RDRR 'thorn' in Rotorua mayor's side

I have no hesitation in believing Raj Kumar over the mayor because this group (RDRR) is a thorn in her side. If she had succeeded in luring Raj Kumar to resign, it would have severely weakened RDRR.

In my view, people ought to be very wary of these sorts of deals being done behind closed doors.

Councillors are just representatives for the Rotorua people and if you see some muffled for their views and others pushed up the ladder it smells of a dictatorship, in my view. (Abridged)

Gavin Muir
Springfield

The Rotorua Daily Post welcomes letters from readers. Please note the following:

• Letters should not exceed 200 words.

• They should be opinion based on facts or current events.

• If possible, please email.

• No noms-de-plume.

• Letters will be published with names and suburb/city.

• Please include full name, address and contact details for our records only.

• Local letter writers given preference.

• Rejected letters are not normally acknowledged.

• Letters may be edited, abridged, or rejected at the Editor's discretion.

• The Editor's decision on publication is final.

Email editor@dailypost.co.nz