To the point

WHATEVER the outcome of the proposed upper harbour development, if it is part of a sea mammal sanctuary and the encouragement and study of Southern right whales around our coast, I’m all for it. Otago Harbour was once a sheltered whale nursery for them.

Stuart Mathieson

Palmerston

NEW Waiho bridge costing $6.6 million (ODT, 2.5.19). And our council wants us to fork out three times that figure for a bridge three times shorter and three times narrower — and possibly 30 times less use, necessity and purpose. A bit like this council, you might say.

Dave Crooks

St Clair

AN outstanding new bus stop is created as part of the Portobello road upgrade. Meticulous blockwork, shelter from the storm, organic seating, all in a classic, and somewhat brutalist, design. So much finer than those glass and steel excuses. Thanks to the DCC for the decision and Mr Bailey for the blockwork.

Peter O’Connor

Maryhill

IF John Batt (letters, 15.5.19) is correct, and everything was done in the proper order when he was growing up, could he please explain foundling homes, ‘‘shotgun weddings’’, and the entire concept of bastar dry? Michelle

Campbell

North East Valley

I SEE that Cr Trevor Kempton only believes in selective democracy (ODT, 16.5.19). A bit like China.

Henry Schakelaar

Dunedin

DELIGHTED to see such a range of arguments (editorial, 13.5.19) raised in support of activities including those of our cultural heritage. Well done!

Chaz Forsyth

Opoho

‘‘To the point’’ letters on brief, topical comments may be exempt from our normal publication guidelines, particularly the 14 days between letters rule. Email address: odt.editor@odt.co.nz.