Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz At this time of the year the question is often asked: What are we to do with all of the bountiful perishable produce different parts of our gardens produce? Sometimes it works... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan Is the move towards presidential-style election campaigns in New Zealand focusing mostly on the leader's personality and healthy politics what we as a nation want? How often have we seen world leaders whose self-importance... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Delivering good projects without increasing Council's debt. Delivering vibrancy through events without increasing budgets. These were our collective priorities when we publicly released the details of our first... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz From the local constituent clinics and public meetings I hold, I know there are people out there who are still struggling to find work and to provide the kind of life they want for their families. These... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz One thing I've learned in life is that bikinis usually lead to trouble.That's why I've stopped wearing one. On the outside, at least. However, there are some slow learners out there. Our national airline,... Read More

Ian McLeanGreen SceneSpokesperson for the Green Party Genetic engineering is not all bad. It may promote human wellbeing, such as through supporting medical treatments. But when implemented on an industrial scale, as in agriculture, the consequences... Read More

Joseph GordonThe Phoenix With crisp mornings at the moment, and an abundance of apples and fresh fruit available, why not create 'Fashion-Martinis' at home? The 'Fashion-Martini' was created to pacify the 'Martini Purists', who said: 'All martinis... Read More

Te Ururoa Flavell MP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz I am constantly in awe of the power of the social network, especially Facebook. I have two Facebook pages myself; one being a personal one to connect me with close friends and family around... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Last week saw sixteen volunteers turn up at the Historic Village for the official opening of the Friends group headquarters. One of the Friends of Historic Village coordinators, Murray Bourne, cut the... Read More

Community Pulsewith Rosalie CrawfordRise Up Tauranga Recently a local real estate agent came to me and said: 'I've been managing and selling property for 13 years. Every day I go home to my own place, I never do anything for the community and I... Read More

Art Beatwith Rosalie Crawford Beginning today - on Valentine's Day - Baycourt is hosting one year of Kiwi acts, including well-known and up-and-coming performers. The shows, to be held in Baycourt's revamped X Space, cover acts from theatre, cabaret,... Read More

Peter SmithFootball CoachForce OfficerSport Bay of Plenty This year has kicked off how 2013 finished - with football being at the forefront of our thoughts. WaiBoP United, the local franchise club, has been competing in the ASB Premiership - with... Read More