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Where readers are treated royally

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The nation has been transfixed with the antics of a chubby little wannabe monarch.The country is nearly paralysed, enthralled with his changeable moods and silly faces, squealing with delight amongst... Read More

Our position on psychoactive substances

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz During the last few weeks I have spoken to a number of people, who hold concern about psychoactive substances - also known as synthetic cannabis - and its impact on our community. I thought it would be... Read More

Seeking business-friendly councils

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Back when I was CEO of Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, I recall advocating for business-friendly councils to remove barriers for business growth and economic prosperity. Since then a lot has changed... Read More

Changes affecting seperating parents

Chris ForbesBush Forbes partner As from March 1, 2014, sweeping changes were made to the New Zealand Family Court processes. Parents who are separating and are unable to reach agreement on the care arrangements for their children will need to... Read More

Changes affecting seperating parents

Chris ForbesBush Forbes partner As from March 1, 2014, sweeping changes were made to the New Zealand Family Court processes. Parents who are separating and are unable to reach agreement on the care arrangements for their children will need to... Read More

Legal highs: what should we do?

Rachel JonesTauranga Labour Candidate Has anyone tried to sell you synthetic cannabis from a parked car? When a friend of mine walked to a shop in the Avenues last week, a couple in a car asked him if he liked 'AK' - the appallingly-named synthetic... Read More

Submissions pouring in

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Elected members are receiving many emails, particularly regarding Tauranga City Council's swimming pools, in its 2014/2015 draft annual plan. Many emails are just one or two sentences long. It would... Read More

Where readers are treated royally

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The nation has been transfixed with the antics of a chubby little wannabe monarch.The country is nearly paralysed, enthralled with his changeable moods and silly faces, squealing with delight amongst... Read More

Fooled by April

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz April has brought us exceptionally hot weather and the end of Daylight Saving, which seem to have the combined effect of making us a bit worn out at the end of a busy day.... Read More

Our position on psychoactive substances

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz During the last few weeks I have spoken to a number of people, who hold concern about psychoactive substances - also known as synthetic cannabis - and its impact on our community. I thought it would be... Read More

Meeting the royals

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan Capturing centre stage in politics this week is the Royal Visit by William and Katherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and their charming son George, affectionately known as 'Little Hori' in rural New Zealand. My... Read More

Seeking business-friendly councils

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Back when I was CEO of Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, I recall advocating for business-friendly councils to remove barriers for business growth and economic prosperity. Since then a lot has changed... Read More