Take pride in the southOPINION:Rodeo debateRodeo is a sport, and Judith Healey (March 2) is right, those trying to stop it are bullying humans. James SmithAlexandraFlax clean-upThe ongoing issue of dead flax lying on the sides of the roads throughout Southland should concern anyone who takes a pride in what we have to show off in our area. It is an ugly sight and the killing of these plants is nothing short of environmental vandalism. The fact that the flax has been left in such an ugly state is a constant reminder of this offensive act. Motorcycle Mecca and the Burt Munro story are our history – and local people have great pride in that history.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2018 22:30 UTC