Debbie GareaFundamentals AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty Pupils at Kaimai School are thrilled to be involved in the GO4it programme, run by Sport Bay of Plenty. GO4it is a fundamental movement programme that develops life-long skills required for participation... Read More

Andy BelcherThrough Andy's LensPhotographer If you're a car nut like me, you will understand why I was so excited last Monday to drive BMW's newly-announced M4 supercar. It boasts a twin turbo-charged six-cylinder engine, producing 425bhp and a... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We see them grinning on the billboards. But who are these people who want our votes?The billboards tell us nothing, except a name and party. Those often shabby signs nailed up with bits of four by two... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We see them grinning on the billboards. But who are these people who want our votes?The billboards tell us nothing, except a name and party. Those often shabby signs nailed up with bits of four by two... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We see them grinning on the billboards. But who are these people who want our votes?The billboards tell us nothing, except a name and party. Those often shabby signs nailed up with bits of four by two... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz When I eat takeaways, which is not that often I hasten to add, I ever-increasingly find the local chip shop, or bakery, is often owned or run by Asians. The shops are clean,... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz When I eat takeaways, which is not that often I hasten to add, I ever-increasingly find the local chip shop, or bakery, is often owned or run by Asians. The shops are clean,... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz When I eat takeaways, which is not that often I hasten to add, I ever-increasingly find the local chip shop, or bakery, is often owned or run by Asians. The shops are clean,... Read More

Local Labourwith Rachel Jones As a political candidate I get to talk to locals about a whole lot of issues. One topic that's got under my skin is fishery management. New Zealand fisheries management seems strangely weighted in favour of commercial... Read More

Scott SimpsonCoromandel MP In our rural communities and towns we rely on being able to drive ourselves from A to B. We need to feel safe, knowing other drivers are following the roads rules in road-worthy vehicles. In our region we have far too... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz A conference is a great opportunity to take a step back from day-to-day imperatives and take a long-term, strategic view of issues and challenges. I recently attended a conference run by the Environmental... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz With Parliament wrapping up I'll now be able to spend even more time in Tauranga, working hard to share our message. And it's a simple one. Last election we laid out our four priorities for the term:... Read More