Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz Seems the change of seasons has dramatically slowed down the growth rate of the microgreens. However, varieties that prefer cooler weather are doing fine. Broccoli and coriander,... Read More

Local Labourwith Rachel Jones How do you feel about your mortgage rate increasing? Are you worried about having enough money for retirement? Is your export business struggling because of the exchange rate? Last week Labour released its monetary... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan I often wonder if the community at large truly appreciate the advantages of independent MPs. As an independent, I'm able to work with, develop and support bills I know will better my community and NZ at large.... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Any risk assessment must include consequence as well as event probability. Thus, the risk of an oil spill from offshore drilling should be balanced against the scale of its impact, which we know from direct... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz A large part of being an elected councillor of a regional, district or city council is decision-making. At most meetings, councillors are expected to give direction and/or make decisions on a range... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor It is acknowledged a city must plan for the future. However, I believe Tauranga City Council has an opportunity to refine and reduce the number of policies, plans and organisations in place, which often... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz National has worked hard to steer the country through the recession, the global financial crisis, and the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes. We made a promise to responsibly manage the Government's... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Thousands of Western Bay youngsters can't wait for next Saturday morning, when junior winter sport kicks off in the region. However, nobody has more excitement and enthusiasm bubbling... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Rainfalls in Tauranga during the month of April 2014 and April 2013 were both relatively wet, with April 2013 recording 284mm - the sixth highest April rainfall since 1898 - and last month tallying 225mm - the 17th... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Holy smokin' barrels, batman. It's duck shooting season from this weekend.If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a duck shooting. It's bad enough that they're quacking.Whoever decided to give them guns, must... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbitswww.sunlive.co.nz Have you noticed there seems to be more cars on the road?That's because there are more cars on the road. At least according to the Motor Trade Association.They've worked out the national fleet is growing... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The mornings have been busy at the farmer's market as the demand for fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables seems to have no end.The root vegetables like the beetroot, kumara... Read More