Art Beatwith Rosalie Crawford Today I visited Lightwave Gallery in Totara St. What I was expecting is vastly different from what I experienced. Two new exhibitions have opened, one featuring the work of local professional painter Nick Eggleston,... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Dear Mr ClausWe have thoroughly examined your vehicle, which was delivered in a sorry state to our yard by Rudolph Towing & Salvage Co. and have prepared the following report on its condition and made... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Hello my fabulous readers. In time for summer, and all the fun outside - here are some interesting venues for canine outings - try them out with your pooch!First up is the Gordon Carmichael Reserve. This a great... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan The festive season is upon us - and for most, plans are well underway for Christmas day and the holidays we'll share with whanau and friends into the New Year. This is a time for children - and as the proud father... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz The highlight for me in this last Parliament sitting for the year is the announcement last week of 10 new permits for petroleum exploration around New Zealand. It follows an extensive consultation process... Read More

Doug LeederBOP Regional Council Chairman In the Bay of Plenty we are fortunate to have copious amounts of water, but increasingly the what, how, why and quality aspects of its use are being directed by central government through national policy... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party The arguments about whether the asset sales referendum sent a clear message have already begun. The reality is about two-thirds voted 'no' and one-third voted 'yes'. How representative this vote is of... Read More

Scott SimpsonCoromandel MP The summer holidays are upon us. While some will be looking forward to a good break, I know for many Western Bay business owners and their staff, rest and relaxation won't be on the agenda in the immediate future - as... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Elected Tauranga City Council members have begun the annual plan process of discussing issues and options. It is important to note these decisions will go into the draft annual plan (see timetable below). The... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor When you have a plan, it's good to remember 'everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face” - Mike Tyson. This boxing analogy is relevant to politics. The world's best ideas are built on top of... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz Time is running out for the countdown to Christmas - and last minute shopping with annoying extra bits of stress, like road works thrown in, can slow you down. We often don't... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder In the bleak mid-winter, Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone, Snow had fallen, Snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter, Long ago. These words, from the first verse of the... Read More