Thoughts of the Week

Luxon or leave-’m?
Re: “PM engages Marlburians at Blenheim forum”
Well-spoken and well-educated on all topics. He deserves to be PM. Kiwis need accountability and to get their work ethic back.
—Jimmy Peter

It’s hard to have a work ethic when there are no jobs and the government is cutting thousands more.
—Fran Bee

Strange how world issues are to blame now, but during a pandemic, it was all the government’s fault.
—Jim Barrett

He referred to that other lot and Jacinda and NZ First at every opportunity he got to point the finger. The whole visit was a joke. I actually left early to stop myself laughing out loud.
—Brenda Green

Even from a distance, that perspective has not gone unnoticed. Putting aside any political leanings, the obvious hypocrisy and spin should leave most voters feeling a little offended - we are not as stupid as they hope we are.
—Felicity Grundlethrust

These posts always get high engagement from the local lefties. The silent majority will speak in November, though I’m sure many of you here won’t like hearing what the rest of us have to say.
—Aaron Goodwin

Fuel for thought
Re: “Make every litre count”
Just as long as the government and the fuel industry don’t have to lose any money, everyone in New Zealand should save petrol and sacrifice anything they can to make sure there is no interference and the profits don’t go down this quarter.
—Joe Wade

Revealing talk
Re: “Conclave veil lifted slightly”
A very interesting and at times humorous talk on the responsibilities of Cardinals and selection of a Pope.
—Janice Marshall

Ripe ideas ripple
Re: “Incubating innovation”
That’s my boy! Always thinking of others.
—Mel Warmouth

Congratulations boys!
—Rosalind Mundy

Tennis success
Re: “US college a fine fit for Ella”
Ella [Sowman] is hardworking, humble, and a coach’s dream to work with. She leads by example and gives her best every time. So proud of you!
—Aimee Materoa

Go Ella! Great article.
—Paula Olliver

Fine not dandy?
Re: “Marlborough company fined for mussel shipments”
All in the pursuit of profits. Great slap on the wrist.
—Jamarl Thomson

What a laughingstock.
—Matthew Appo