OPINION: 'Many principals in both state and independent schools hold teachers to account.'

OPINION: 'Our safety and peace of mind is compromised.'

OPINION: 'Prevention in this case is much better than the cure.'

OPINION: It is difficult to understand what problem AT is trying to solve.

OPINION: 'She has been spending hours every day seeking employment with no joy.'

OPINION: 'A lot of crime is not notified to the police as little will happen.'

OPINION: 'Get these intimidators dealt with, once and for all.'

OPINION: 'Auckland Transport's project on Meola Rd has been backed by the community.'

OPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'

OPINION: 'Such refining of solutions should be applauded.'

OPINION: 'How is fining for entrapment fair? Does AT now own our city?'

OPINION: 'A great teacher is a jewel to behold for children’s careers and lifestyles.'

OPINION: How could the former govt have handled this crucial power supply issue so poorly?

OPINION: 'If Seymour’s plan works, he should be applauded by all sides of politics.'

OPINION: 'Helmets are next to useless in preventing traumatic brain injury.'

OPINION: 'The delight on a child's face when they 'get it' is rewarding.'

OPINION: 'Politics is a give and take game with everything up for negotiation.'

OPINION: This is an organisation that is willing to waste millions of ratepayer dollars.

OPINION: 'I am assuming that my grandchildren are not regarded as vulnerable road users.'

OPINION: 'These groups should be placed under the Remuneration Authority’s control too.'

OPINION: 'This escalating truancy problem has its inception in the family home.'

OPINION: 'Come on Auckland, get over your moaning, take responsibility.'

OPINION: 'Being ruthless in business is said to be a good trait.'

OPINION: 'Tax cuts lure the common man into voting;

OPINION: 'It is clear that Mr Luxon wants to be seen as the 'heavy roller'.'