In recognition of the importance of readers' contributions to
the letters page, the newspaper each week selects a Letter of
the Week, with a book prize courtesy of Longacre Press.
Chris Menzies' letter (15.7.10) and those following it
clearly sit within a highly politicised debate.
Unfortunately, in adopting entrenched positions, it seems
unlikely that either "side" of the debate will now give the
other any quarter.
Because of the special historical significance of the June 19
All Blacks sold-out test match against Wales being
Carisbrook's final test hosting, I contacted the Otago Rugby
Football Union some time ago and suggested one of our great
male choirs should sing both the Welsh and the New Zealand
anthems.
In recognition of the importance of readers' contribution to
the letters page, the newspaper each week selects a Letter of
the Week, with a book prize courtesy of Dunedin publisher
Longacre Press.
As a parent of three, I quickly learned that not all of my
children made milestones at the same age. They did not walk
or talk at the same age nor did they come to toilet training
at the same age.
I recommend to Education Minister Anne Tolley that - before
she returns us to the 19th century - she reads my master of
arts (honours) thesis on teacher organisations in Otago from
1856 to 1883, available in the University of Otago archives.
Over the past two years, I have followed with great interest
the articles, correspondence and debate relating to the
various proposals to upgrade existing, or provide additional,
theatre or entertainment venues for Dunedin.
