Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz In the past decade, New Zealand has experienced one of the fastest-growing economies in the developed world. Labour couldn't have hoped to inherit an economy in better shape. Yet... Read More

Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty There are positive signs for Bay of Plenty tourism, which all point to an international boost. TRENZ recently saw more than 1,500 delegates from around the world marvel at our abundant region... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP As a New Zealand First Member of Parliament, I am proud to see several New Zealand First policies being implemented as part of the 2018 Budget. The policies and financial support will contribute... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz As a keen - but largely unsuccessful - punter that has a number of very small bets on the horses each week using his online TAB account, Sideline Sid receives a... Read More

Active Voice with Mariah Ririnui Community Sport Advisor Volunteers are a significant part of community sport and without them many sports would simply not be able to take place. Volunteers can be found in all... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder The chart below shows that since 1979, when reliable satellite observations became available, there has been little overall trend in the average tropospheric temperatures, apart from milder/warmer temperatures... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz There are so many important issues facing the world today. Famine. Climate. Terrorism. Overpopulation. Plastic shopping bags. Yet some people fail to take these things seriously,... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP As a New Zealand First MP I am proud to see several New Zealand First policies being implemented as part of the 2018 Budget. The policies and financial support will contribute towards the process... Read More

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Driving through small towns in New Zealand you'll notice they all have war memorials commemorating local men who gave their lives for our freedom. Papamoa... Read More

Todd Muller National MP This month saw the Labour government deliver their first budget and I must say, as MP for Bay of Plenty, I was underwhelmed and disappointed. During the campaign great things were promised, but they... Read More

Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP Last week I was proud to stand in Jacinda's team as a part of the collation government as we presented our first Budget to Aotearoa. This Budget sees the rebuilding of critical public services, taking... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I speak daily to people affected by inflammation. This commonly affects joints, but can also affect most types of body tissue. While we can feel the discomfort of joint inflammation,... Read More