Thoughts of the Week

Head of (mis)state
Re: Uncorked
I think the NZ Head of State is King Charles III and his representative here is the Governor General.
—Tim Leslie

Editor’s note: Sincere apologies to His Majesty for this Yank’s misstatement.

Locals versus Luxon
Re: “Primed minister”
Is he trying to brainwash kids?
—Cody Suurenbroek

He doesn’t answer any adult-like question about his corruption and his purposeful New India – née Zealand – ruining of our country.
—Ashley Sword

Go look at Bings Motel and tell us about that!
—Blair Kelly

If these so-called politicians really wanted to show us they have an ounce of compassion, they would remove GST from food and bills so all the folk of NZ can start living.
—Skip McMullan

Combined colleges’ kudos
Re: “The play’s the thing”
Went along to the [“Pretending to be Human”] production – I’m so pleased I went. Well done to everyone that made this happen.
—Monica Fyfe

Ngā Manu Kōrero
Re: “Well-spoken, students!”
Awesome.
—Sarah Tavave

Ka mau te wehi Manaia [Huntley].
—Lisa Pizzoni

Ka pai Manaia
—Clive Aitchison

Stillborn still mourned
Re: “Postscript”
As a mum of a stillborn, it’s hard enough dealing with it, let alone not having your baby cremated or buried and being able to grieve properly. To the mother, please reach out for someone to help you through this painful time.
—Denise Inwood-McKnight

I had a baby that passed at birth; that was traumatic for me at the time. She was given a wee sendoff and buried with dignity. Not sure how someone can do this, but guess there were reasons.
—Elaine Johnson

Given we know nothing of the circumstances surrounding this poor soul or their mama, it’s not for us to assume nor place judgement.
—Becky Corbett