Thoughts of the Week

Café talk
Re: “Tea and conversation”
[Café Nautique with Amy Cragg] was a great night.
—Carolyn Strongman

Incredible human. So inspirational. I love her through and through.
—Leeanne Meikle

Such an inspiration and pillar of strength.
—Gina Anderson

Fantastic night!
—Marianne Govaerts

On the comeback
Re: “Grassroots rugby thriller”
Congrats, Waitohi. Keep up the great efforts for the season!
—Marie Bowden

All in the family
Re: “Another bite at the apple”
It was fun working there [at Annies] for a few years. I have great memories and have made some special friends there!
— Kirsty Baldwin

Dueling reactions
Re: “Jono Phillips lands leadership role with Tasman rugby”
Great asset to the union. All the best for the season, Jono.
—Steve Black

Jono Phillips, never heard of him.
—Matt Town

In all transparency
Re: “They who pay the piper call the tune”
Agree with every word 100% and was stunned by the bizarre response with which Councillor Dalliessi’s straightforward proposal was met.

I don’t want to single out any particular councillor before my first coffee of the day, but let’s just say I really hope the idea of adopting term limits is the next item on the agenda.
—Aaron Goodwin

Democracy, please; people have things to hide when not disclosed to the ratepaying public.
—Dawn Astin