Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The temperatures have been higher than usual at this time of year and there is every sign of spring already. With my new tunnel houses now complete I have been tempted to plant... Read More

Joseph GordonThe Phoenix Welcome back to 'the Glass Half Full'. Firstly, I wish to send out a big thanks to all those who read my column last fortnight and took the time to send me your fantastic suggestions on who and what you would like to read... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Our blood vessels are some our most extraordinary tissue. Their main role is, of course, to provide blood flow to supply the oxygen and nutrients to individual cells. It may surprise you that our diets... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz Many people in Katikati were upset when the Mayor of Western Bay, Mr Paterson, pulled out of next Monday's public meeting where he and Mark Boyle of TePuke were to appear and answer questions on... Read More

Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.boprc.govt.nz The Government has announced its intentions to reform the Resource Management Act. At first blush, and without seeing the actual legislative changes proposed, it sounds a bit like a 'curate's... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz It's that time again - local body elections are coming up and nominations are being sought for candidates for the various councils throughout the country. During their three year term, elected... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Building a house? Solar photovoltaic will provide all your electricity needs for about $10,000. Free power for the life of a house sounds like a good deal to me, and especially good for older folk on a... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan If you have a grievance with ACC, you are not alone. Close to one-third of all constituents who visit our Mount Maunganui office come with a grievance against this government agency; and this most often is causing... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites over the last 100 years including the current Tauranga Airport site from June 1990. The graph shows details of the average daily maximum temperatures... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz This week the Prime Minister refused to take responsibility and apologise for some serious issues in our society. This is despite repeated calls from the opposition parties for him to front up, as the... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Short and snappy this week! It's been great weather for playing in the water, even in the middle of winter, as these photos of our dogged follower Soulj reveal. Left: Soulj proves safety can be stylish and... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz At full council we had a speaker in the public forum give us his perspective on tagging problems at Merivale. It was quite a different view from what elected members understood the situation to... Read More