Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris The term 'iconic' is used to describe almost any proposed structure to be built with public money these days. Few, if any, live up to the meaning of the word, however our neighbouring... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl I first saw Graham Brown or 'Brownie' performing at The Junction in Thames when I travelled there with muso friends Stephen Calvert and Graham Jones, who backed me on bass guitar and harmonica when I played... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller Budget 2017 is delivering for Bay of Plenty exporters and the local economy that they contribute to by taking bold steps to improve access into rapidly emerging Middle Eastern Markets. Traditionally when we think of large... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The first trophy of the current Baywide rugby season will be decided on Saturday, with the completion of the premier qualifying rounds of play. Twelve teams kicked off in the balmy... Read More

Active Voicewith Sonia LyndsSport BOP Recreation team leader What a beautiful autumn weekend we have just had! Yes, you can feel that snow has landed somewhere down the country, but when the sun comes out, we still flock to the great outdoors to... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl I first saw this talented young woman perform a couple of years ago, and she literally 'blew me away' when I saw her using a piece of Marley downpiping for a didgeridoo. She looked like she had a complete orchestra... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP What is a country supposed to do when 6.78 per cent of its population makes up 50 per cent of its crime statistics? That 6.78 per cent in New Zealand is our young people, aged 15-19 years old. They have an... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The days are cooler and shorter and the usual seasonal arguments are flying.Mankind and womankind are debating the most vexing questions, some that have divided the human race for generations.•... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz By this time next week we would have heard the Finance Minister deliver his Budget speech and we will be dissecting what this means for our community. A number of announcements have already been made,... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenCurrent BOP Regional Councillor Our Tauranga City ratepayers are frustrated with a costly bus system that just isn't working. There has been copious workshops both at Tauranga City Council (whose responsibility is the roading... Read More

Vanessa Dodunskifrom Enable Me When you first 'consciously coupled” with your partner, things looked fine. You are both in good jobs with good prospects. Your spouse worked hard, progressed quickly, you both enjoyed the perks of a high income... Read More

Melanie ShortCommunication and Operations Manager - Sport Bay of Plenty Did you know the Bay of Plenty has the highest preference for outdoor pursuits in New Zealand?* This isn't surprising, of course, considering the huge array of options available... Read More