Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor While Monday's council meeting didn't last all day, there sure were a lot of topics on the agenda for debate. Our first decision was unanimously agreed by all elected members present, to not set up a special... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Central Government is in the process of listening to submissions regarding proposed changes to Health and Safety legislation. Changes to workplace legislation have been based on an Australian model. Councils... Read More

Insider's Guide to the Festivalwith Liz French That there is beauty in decay is an encouraging thought at my age. It makes me less afraid to look in the mirror. Beauty in decay is an idea which is popping up in our Garden Festival. Artist Graham... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Councils in the wider Bay of Plenty region are deciding whether to co-fund a project looking at better ways to deliver local government services in the BOP. Councils have a duty to residents to ensure we're delivering... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The country has been largely distracted by the rock'n'roll lifestyle of our local international star drummer, meanwhile a killer has quietly slipped out the back door.AC/DC's Phil Rudd has effectively... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Penning the latest Sideline Sid piece at the Western Bay Cricket Mini World Cup at the Bay Oval at the Mount on Wednesday, was a delight, with 16 schools taking part in an enjoyable... 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 shows details of the average daily maximum temperatures,... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz This season's produce is in full swing - and while some vegetable are popular, some are not.For example, the polarising broad beans or fresh, young zucchini - some people love... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz This season's produce is in full swing - and while some vegetable are popular, some are not.For example, the polarising broad beans or fresh, young zucchini - some people love... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz This season's produce is in full swing - and while some vegetable are popular, some are not.For example, the polarising broad beans or fresh, young zucchini - some people love... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Improving customer service is always a focus of Tauranga City Council's Call Centre. In the past we had a third party contractor manage after-hour calls from customers. Now, any call to 577 7000 or email... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz There's something quite satisfying about creating your own meals from what can be produced from your garden.The freshness can't be beaten, when you're eating something grown... Read More