Blogs
10:22am Thu 05 Feb, 2015
Scott SimpsonCoromandel MP We've had a terrific summer season here on the Coromandel. The weather has been great and local businesses people are telling me they've had a bumper start to the year. There have been noticeably more visitors to our... Read More
02:07pm Tue 03 Feb, 2015
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While the rest of us have been kicking back enjoying the beautiful weather in recent weeks, two Western Bay professional boxers have being putting in the hard yards as they prepare... Read More
12:18pm Fri 30 Jan, 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
10:05am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz A few friends, who are fellow garden enthusiasts, and I have enjoyed a friendly competition every year to see who can grow the biggest tomato. For me, every year someone else... Read More
10:05am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz A few friends, who are fellow garden enthusiasts, and I have enjoyed a friendly competition every year to see who can grow the biggest tomato. For me, every year someone else... Read More
10:00am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz A few friends, who are fellow garden enthusiasts, and I have enjoyed a friendly competition every year to see who can grow the biggest tomato. For me, every year someone else... Read More
09:07am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The big news this week is that crochet is making a comeback. But not necessarily in a good way.This column is a leading light in the world of fashion trends.We've advised some of the most inspiration... Read More
08:48am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Happy New Year! I hope you all had the opportunity to spend some quality time with family and friends during the holidays and enjoy the fantastic weather we've been having. We spent our Christmas in the... Read More
08:32am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Having just completed a cruise around New Zealand, I can confirm that Tauranga is a favourite port of call with many cruise ship passengers. The Bay of Plenty has a lot to offer and receives favourable... Read More
08:31am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor In continuing the theme of letting you hear from other elected members, here's a piece from Tauranga's Deputy Mayor Kelvin Clout. Thanks Matt, in serving as Deputy Mayor of Tauranga City I'm often asked what... Read More
08:29am Fri 30 Jan, 2015
Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz The year ahead is very full for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. We have a lot of change afoot - including the Resource Management Act and Local Government reforms and Treaty settlements. We... Read More
08:34am Thu 29 Jan, 2015
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Judging by reports, the Eastern Region Surf Lifesaving Championships' return to the main beach at Mount Maunganui over the long weekend, was a roaring success. Formerly known simply... Read More