NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Howdy Sunners, hope the festive break is treating you well and all your animals are being treated well too!Remember if you're travelling to keep everyone cool, refreshed, watered and give them a regular leg... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz At this time of the year, hunter-gatherer types like me seek out the wonderful blackberries that grow wild at some holiday spots around the country. I mean why wouldn't you?As... Read More

Papamoa UnlimitedBy David HillPapamoa Progressive Association Declared New Zealand's fastest growing region in the 2013 Census, the heart of Bay of Plenty's building boom and receiving approval for a targeted business rate to promote Papamoa... Read More

Art Beatwith Rosalie Crawford The Incubator hosted an extravagant up-cycle fashion event profiling 18 designers recently. In collaboration with the Turning Point Trust and Parent to Parent, each designer was given a bundle of vintage textiles,... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan Is Tauranga considered such a safe seat in the National Party election strategy that they can continue to dismiss local concerns in respect to the Rena and Route K? I guess these questions will be answered next... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Like it or hate it, the season has arrived - when Tauranga's population bulges with life. There are many events around the city catering to a variety of tastes. We're fortunate people choose to spend their summer... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Some people hate mangroves and want them gone. They think they are taking over our harbour and robbing us of the sand-flat and salt-marsh habitat around the harbour margins, resulting in loss of... Read More

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