Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP There is a Twitter parody account that makes a mockery out of proposed bills. My proposed Members Bill called the 'English an Official Language of New Zealand Bill” did not escape its notice and received... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris Whoever is fortunate enough to be elected won't find it boring; every day is different. In the morning you can be arguing the merits of a $100m piece of infrastructure that... Read More

Shan Jensen-LoachCoachForce Development OfficerSport Bay of Plenty BayTrust CoachForce's key role is to support our coaching community with essential skills, to deliver quality coaching experiences for any age group and ability - and this is achieved... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz For the many cricket fans who can't be at the Bay Oval to see the Black Caps verses England action unfold, the alternatives are Sky Television or the or the old fashioned way of catching... Read More

Weather Eyewith 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 since... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz I remember very clearly the day I discovered raisins were actually dried grapes. It was shocking and embarrassing at the same time. I nearly fell off my tricycle, which can be quite dangerous when... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris The loss of Cr Gail McIntosh left some large boots to fill both in terms of intellect and work ethic. While we have a by-election for one seat, the outcome could change the direction... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP The proposed changes to TECT got a mixed reaction from the public. Personally, I found them very positive, with TECT shining a spotlight on future interest to invest in the community through the opportunity... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz That's the feedback I'm getting from Tauranga business people about the removal of the 90-day trial for businesses with more than 20 staff. I'm really lucky to have the opportunity to visit businesses... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl English-born Simon Fenlon considers himself a Kiwi, as his family moved to New Zealand when he was just four. Although his father was an accomplished pianist, Simon remembers the day he saw a Scottish pipe band... Read More

Jan TinettiLabour MP A huge bouquet this week to a local supermarket employee who helped an elderly lady with her groceries and also to the man who observed this very kind act and took the time to post a thank you to him on the Mt Maunganui Noticeboard... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Our bodies possess the most extraordinary ability to repair damage and fight off pathogens that can make us sick.Our immune cells patrol every part of our body ready to repel bacterial, viral and fungal... Read More