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

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

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

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

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

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz It's been interesting to hear and read in the media about the so-called demise of the Wellington Sevens, which is being staged at the Cake Tin in New Zealand's capital city this weekend.... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites in the last 100 years, including the current Tauranga Airport site from June 1990. The graph below shows details of the average annual daily maximum... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz You have to wonder about humanity sometimes. It's been one of those weeks of behaviour extremes from heartbreak to heartwarming experiences. Heartbreaking for our friends and neighbours on the outskirts... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz As we launch into 2017, and what will be another busy year, we can have confidence New Zealand is on the right track. We are in capable hands with Bill English and Paula Bennett as leaders, and an energetic... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP When I see the logging trains heading to the port, I think about all of the jobs we are exporting with them. It's the same with the fishing and farming sectors. Our 'Primary Industries' could be providing raw... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenRegional Councillor At the start of a new year it is time to set some targets to achieve as an elected regional councillor. I will just highlight four. My first priority is to improve our public transport system in Tauranga.... Read More

Melanie ShortCommunication and Operations Manager - Sport Bay of Plenty E-bikes, they're a water cooler discussion that divides; the cycling purists scoff, while others are sold. An e-bike or electronic bike has an electric motor that assists with... Read More