Blogs

Snooker back on the menu

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A SunLive article late last week grabbed Sideline Sid's attention, which saw him visit the Tauranga Citizens Club on Sunday morning to catch a little of the New Zealand Masters Snooker... Read More

Countdown to Summer Sport

Hayley KerrisonWBOP Primary School CoordinatorSport Bay of Plenty The countdown to the start of daylight savings and warmer weather is on, winter sports are wrapping up and summer codes are already underway planning their own modules and tournaments. Primary... Read More

Global Average Temperatures of the Troposphere 1979 to July 2015

Weather Eyewith John Maunder The latest global average temperatures of the troposphere - those observed from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellites - are computed by the University of Alabama at Huntsville in the United States. The... Read More

The importance of customer service

Beautiful Youby Suzanne Edmonds Each week, beauty enthusiast Suzanne Edmonds explores the best ways to take care of ourselves so that we love the skin we're in. Customer service is something I am extremely passionate about. The way it is delivered... Read More

If councils stick to core business and we can afford our amenities

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor Our regional, district and city councils all seem to think that they are responsible for the social wellbeing of our communities. This is a 'nice to do” but is not a requirement and is costing... Read More

More elective surgery improving people’s lives in Bay of Plenty

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller Our community is getting the surgery they need to live longer and more active lives. Increasing the number of elective surgeries being carried out is a priority for National, and more operations are now being performed... Read More

Check out your great parks and reserves

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Have you discovered all the parks and reserves in the Tauranga region? The Tauranga City Council website has a map where you can click on to see what parks are in your neighbourhood. Last week I walked... Read More

Tackling the curly questions

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz This week Rogers Rabbits becomes Auntie Roger, agony aunt. Auntie Roger invites you, the reader, to vent, to share all those festering big issues that have been bothering us, that have impacted on us,... Read More

Giving back to the community

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz I have the privilege of serving as a trustee on the Acorn Foundation Board - I say privilege because it is so rewarding to see the wonderful work being facilitated by community minded people across... Read More

How much has your property’s CV changed?

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor The media is full of reports of property values changing around the city. You will find out how much your capital valuation (CV) has changed in November. A higher CV looks good when you sell the property, but... Read More

Double header makes for perfect weekend

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid was delighted last weekend, when the two teams he is passionate about and follows through thick and thin both blitzed their opponents. Any rugby fan worth his salt in New... Read More

Meteorology and Philately

Weather Eyewith John Maunder On July 1 (Canada Day) Canada Post unveiled five new stamps designed to showcase one of Canadians' most popular topics: the weather. The five stamps, issued to coincide with the 175th anniversary of continuous weather... Read More