Blogs
11:29am Fri 21 Nov, 2014
Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz Every day in this country thousands of pies are devoured - some of them made from cheap, extended mince and golf balls of fat, while others are more gourmet with exotic fillings.Pie... Read More
10:52am Fri 21 Nov, 2014
Scott SimpsonCoromandel MP Issues relating to our environment and conservation are always top of mind. Recently, I was elected to chair the National Party's 'Bluegreen' caucus team. It's the largest grouping of MPs in our Parliament committed to... Read More
10:51am Fri 21 Nov, 2014
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
10:50am Fri 21 Nov, 2014
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
01:30pm Wed 19 Nov, 2014
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
04:58pm Fri 14 Nov, 2014
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
04:47pm Fri 14 Nov, 2014
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
02:41pm Fri 14 Nov, 2014
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
02:27pm Fri 14 Nov, 2014
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
12:31pm Fri 14 Nov, 2014
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
12:30pm Fri 14 Nov, 2014
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
12:27pm Fri 14 Nov, 2014
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