Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz So many positive things are going on here in Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty. Last week I was able to meet with representatives from both Kiwi Produce Ltd and Zespri, companies at the top of their... Read More

Paul PouYouth Team LeaderSport Bay of Plenty It's 6am and I'm on a boat heading for Mayor Island, joined by 18 youths and several Sport Bay of Plenty staff members as part of our Youth Engagement Programme's Leadership Camp. The camp puts our youths... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The Bay of Plenty club rugby competition kicked off last Saturday with the first round of the premier and development title races. As is usual at the start of the season, there is plenty... 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 from the average temperatures during the 30-year period from 1981-2010 in the tropospheric... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I find it interesting that most multi-vitamin products place a heavy emphasis on B group while paying little attention to others. While some people have sub-optimum levels of B vitamins, many have straight... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris During the last few weeks I've discussed how Tauranga City Council can reduce rates for homeowners by adjusting the rating system, which is under our control. You may have noticed... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz This week we've been brainstorming ways to solve the superannuation problem. Usually I don't dwell on such trivial matters, as I need my full concentration on the real issues such as how Boomers should... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl I met Richard, Mitz, Harvey and Robbie, through association with the Tauranga Acoustic Music Club, and we all enjoy the blending of instruments and styles, and seeing bands emerge from this 'mix'. I first saw... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller As many of you will have seen, on March 8 we celebrated International Women's Day. While this is a great opportunity for our community not only to celebrate our wives, mothers and sisters, and to discuss the issues facing... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP New Zealanders respect a brave politician, who's willing to make a tough - or even unpopular - call for the greater good. What Kiwis think of someone who is trying to pretend to do so, remains to be seen. The... Read More

Lisa Te PaaGRx Advisor (Tauranga)Sport Bay of Plenty Green Prescription is a support programme for adults who are currently inactive and are unsure how to make lifestyle changes. The goal is to help start them on a journey to improved health and... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A soggy Sunday afternoon finish wrapped up the Bay of Plenty Cricket representative season, where the Bay team retained the two big trophies that they play for each cricket year. Seven... Read More