Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz I have been fortunate to have spent time on the water this summer and have seen first-hand council maritime staff visiting popular water recreation spots to provide advice and information on our... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The elevation of Trent Boult to the ICC One Day International number one bowler ranking and the recent status of Kane Williamson as the best test batsman in the world, is a huge testament... 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

John ArtsAbundant Health www.johnarts.co.nz A good multi-style supplement can be one of the best health investments you can make. A well formulated multi will ensure your bodies have all the nutrients needed to stay healthy. Avoid 'one a day' products... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP It is more than ironic that National have determined to sign the international trade agreement that strips away New Zealand's sovereignty just before Waitangi Day. The current Prime Minister clearly stated that... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It's been a mixed bag in the news business this week. Some major stories have crossed our desk, with SunLive breaking news of the Mount blaze, the fire on board the White Island boat and the sensational... Read More

Sally BenningGreerton Village Mainstreet manager The madness is over, the ham and mince pies long gone (I hope so anyway!) and we look forward to a bright New Year in Greerton Village. First up on the calendar is our Valentine's Day promotion running... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor It seems like more locals are enjoying a 'stay-cation' during the festive season, where locals and visitors celebrate the start of the New Year together. The city was humming with all the popular hotspots bustling... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz During the Christmas and New Year holiday break, Sideline Sid did a fair bit of reading. One book he pulled out from his bookcase, was a huge doorstop of nearly 1200 pages, titled the... Read More

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

Healthy Matterswith Hayley MarieLocally supported by NZ Farm Shop This is the time of year where summer vegetables are in abundance in our backyards, fruit and veg stalls and farmers markets. My favourite is the good old zucchini, which is so versatile... Read More

Gwyn BrownDeputy Rabbit www.sunlive.co.nz Let me just state for the record that I have real psychic powers. I am also a little on the short side, although at one time my family used to be giants, but that's because my great great great, probably... Read More