Letters To The Editor (Press, 15 November 1976)
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Summary: Letters To The Editor (Press, 15 November 1976)
On 15 November 1976, a collection of letters to the editor highlighted various concerns and opinions from New Zealand citizens. One letter addressed the pressing need to increase the family benefit, particularly for one-income families facing significant financial pressures due to rising prices and equal wage provisions. The writer, P. M. Cook, argued that these families were being neglected and urged for increased benefits or a re-establishment of tax rebates for children to alleviate their financial strain. Another letter from I. G. B. Wilson, Chairman of the Civic Trust, discussed the trust's stance on new town proposals, asserting that they were currently not in favour of any particular development. The trust was awaiting an indicative plan from the Regional Planning Authority set for release in December and believed that the public comment period should be extended to three months for better public engagement. M. O’Neill expressed frustration with what he described as the "non-controversy" around homosexuality discussed in Parliament. He contended that issues of national significance should take precedence over such personal matters, criticising the politicians for their focus on less important topics rather than addressing pressing policy issues. Lastly, R. Harman responded to critiques of Labour's superannuation scheme, which had been labelled by some as an attempt to nationalise the economy. Harman argued that, despite its flaws, the scheme was part of a broader economic strategy that could have benefited essential services and prevented the dominance of large corporations in the economy. The letter suggested that the Labour scheme might have been a crucial element in fostering long-term sustainability for New Zealand’s infrastructure and services.
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