Blogs
11:53am Fri 14 Feb, 2014
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
11:52am Fri 14 Feb, 2014
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
11:50am Fri 14 Feb, 2014
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
11:41am Fri 14 Feb, 2014
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
10:57am Fri 14 Feb, 2014
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
10:16am Fri 14 Feb, 2014
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
02:28pm Wed 12 Feb, 2014
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
02:22pm Wed 12 Feb, 2014
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
01:52pm Wed 12 Feb, 2014
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz It is interesting to read that Tauranga City Council is seeking to throw more money at keeping and attracting more sporting events to our beautiful city. My question is - what for? At... Read More
04:13pm Tue 11 Feb, 2014
Gerard CaseyEBOP Chamber of Commerce CEO Businesses in the Eastern Bay of Plenty have enjoyed a great summer with visitors spending time here and enjoying all the great things we have to offer. A number of businesses have said they have had their... Read More
04:09pm Tue 11 Feb, 2014
Gerard CaseyEBOP Chamber of Commerce CEO Well we have roared into the New Year and before we know it we are into February. It is a timely reminder to all business people that life and business are moving at fast pace . Technology has taken over... Read More
04:04pm Mon 10 Feb, 2014
Weather Eyewith John Maunder Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition in the United States. It is also a legend that traverses many centuries, its origins clouded in the mists of time with ethnic cultures and animals awakening on specific... Read More