THERE would be something wrong with us if we were not outraged by the brutality that ended in the death of three-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri.

Forty and more years ago, the annual Auckland principals' Christmas dinner saw a gathering there of many old ex-Hokianga and Far North teachers who had proved their ability running the small rural schools in the North...

I sat up all night of June 27, fascinated and excited as the results of the 'in or out' of the European Union came in.

Trying to drive home from Auckland last Friday (to Kerikeri) took six hours. This was due to a fairly average crash on State Highway 1 near Puhoi, which closed the highway.

SOME OBSERVERS amused themselves while awaiting the result of last week's 'Brexit' referendum by picking songs to suit the occasion. The hands-down winner, once the result was known, was Twisted Sister's 1984 classic We ain't gonna take it any more.'

Your correspondent Peter Dunne (Letters, June 21), continues to demonstrate his long-standing vacuity.

THE BADDIES always seemed to outwit the Keystone Kops in the silent movie era, but the Far North's latest claim to crime fame was more a case of Keystone Krooks, judging by the evidence so far.

Recently we were advised that a property over the road from us, on Col Mould Drive, was to be built upon, and that the building could be a source of irritation given that it had the potential to affect our view and general outlook.

In response to the article 'Drumsticks too?' (June 9), I would like to provide some relevant points in the New Zealand context.

In my letter published in this column several years ago, written to express concern for our safety and quality of life when both were being compromised by the behaviour of some drivers and riders here on the streets and beaches of Ahipara...

I wake most mornings and my first thoughts inevitably are, "Isn't it great to be alive?" I'm so privileged to live in the greatest country in the world, and IMHO (in my humble opinion) Northland is the best part of this great country.

WE ARE all familiar with the fact that New Zealand is home to haves and have nots. And that the gap seems to have become a chasm.

Angela Herbert-Graves (May 17) has learnt a lot about long-dead concepts of sovereignty, even quoting a 1569 Frenchman who called it perpetual power over citizens ... to which after immortal God we owe all things."

I recently had occasion to purchase hamburgers from one of the international franchises operating in Kaitaia.

DIFFICULT problems would be easier to solve without the chorus of 'You can't do that!' breaking out every time someone has an idea.

Thank you for the opportunity of publicly thanking Kaitaia Hospital and our community for the honour extended to my wife, Dinny and me on Saturday night.

For a journalist you seem to have blinkers on when it comes to simply reciting the Kaitaia Business Association's spin regarding TSM.

SOMEONE smiled on Kaitaia the day Peter and Dinny Dryburgh decided to make it their home.

THREE years ago Kaitaia's senior police officer and his boss were invited to a meeting at the local fire station, where they were roasted by a gathering of grumpy business people.

The Far North District Council is committed to keeping the Far North tidy, and appreciates your correspondent's concern for the environment.

The article 'Council, SPCA look to co-operate over dogs' (April 26) contains misleading facts that need correcting.

BILL ENGLISH'S assertion that a lot of (young) New Zealanders who should be out there looking for work are "pretty damned hopeless" has been derided by some as an admission of failure on the part of his government.

So, no game bird hunters allowed on Rangiputa Block this season. We are told that the reason is the new Health and Safety Act.

News that thousands of children start secondary school every year without the reading , writing or maths skills they need is not mind-boggling to me.

A Far North dog ranger's lot is not a happy one these days.

A very impressive service commemorating the centenary of the Anzac force in World War I was held at Te Ahu.

IT WOULD be much easier to have the adult conversations of the kind we supposedly deprived ourselves of when we had the chance to change our flag if those with selfish political agendas didn't stick their oars in.

I add my name to those who are astounded at the intent of the Far North District Council to put a fence along the Mangonui boardwalk.

ANYONE who ever heard or read the late lamented Celia Lashlie probably has a reasonable idea of what she would think about the new workplace safety rules, at least as they apply to children.