Blogs

Transport reality and non-elected appointments

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris Last week I discussed the wishful myth held by a number of officials and elected representatives of our sub-region that buses and walking are the immediate answer to congestion... Read More

Steps to help joint health – Part 3

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Nutritional therapy can have a profound effect on reducing the inflammation central to osteoarthritis. Much of the pain and loss of function in arthritic joints is from unwanted inflammation. Fortunately,... Read More

Looking to the future

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller The world has changed drastically during the last 12 months, and whether we like it or not New Zealand will be affected by this. We can't bury our heads in the sand; we need to be ready for the challenges and opportunities... Read More

Easy ways to be active role models to our children

Kirsty CarlingEarly Childhood AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty This week many children will be starting kindergarten or school for the first time. It's so important young children spend a large part of their day being active and as adults, we can make... Read More

"Why did I do that" award

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid has a nomination for the 2017 "Why did I do that" award - putting forward the captain of the Counties Manukau cricket team, who won the toss against Bay of Plenty in their... Read More

Groundhog Day February 2 .... those climate predictions

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Groundhog Day, February 2, is a popular tradition in the United States. It is also a legend that traverses many centuries, its origins clouded in the mists of time with ethnic cultures and animals awakening on specific... Read More

Alternate pets

Dive Right Inwith Gwyn Brownfrom Tauranga Dive I was walking Spot yesterday, on a lead of course - don't want the customers complaining or being frightened. Because Spot's a bit menacing-looking, and I did some pondering on the impending doom of... Read More

Steps to joint health – Part 1

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Osteoarthritis can cause anything from mild discomfort to seriously restricting quality of life. While medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs provide predictable results, nutritional therapy is more... Read More

Fix Tauranga transport

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP We want the tolls gone from Route K, a full investigation into the future mobility of Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty, including light rail, trams, and improved bus services. We will also be holding this blue... Read More

Any excuse not to build roads

Straight from city councilwith councillor Steve Morris Tauranga's use of public transport is frequently panned by experts and politicians as if by using a car we're guilty of some mortal sin against the community and the planet. We, the great unwashed,... Read More

Stephen’s under the spotlight

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl The great thing about being passionate about music is that I get to meet some wonderful people to perform alongside. Stephen Calvert moved to Tauranga from Palmerston North a little more than two years ago,... Read More

AWOL Summer and Jafaffect

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We have some bad news for you this week. We've had to cancel summer. It's not been an easy decision, but made necessary by lack of resources, namely heat. There's also been complaints about a shortage... Read More