Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The world we live in now is vastly different than when we evolved into modern man. In the beginning, before the discovery of fire, man largely ate a raw food diet. From studies... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz At this time of year I have many calls from people struggling with winter ills - typically with colds, flu, general lethargy and poor motivation. Part of the challenge is that in winter our immune system... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz Money spent on Omokoroa and the debt incurred, being spread across the Bay in rate rises, will be a hot topic for questions to candidates for the upcoming election. Western Bay councillor Garry Webber... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Last Friday, I was in the Rangitikei electorate with local MP Ian McKelvie. This included a briefing from FarmSafe and getting some practical experience in safe quad bike riding practices. I then spent... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Coastal erosion is a natural process and there have been many instances of slips on cliffs around Tauranga Harbour throughout our history. These slips are problematic because they often result... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Several more nails were hammered into the coffin of climate change denial this week. No doubt the Flat Earth Society will welcome aboard any who continue to think there is nothing to worry about. Sir Peter... 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

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

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. Amazing what simple things will keep a keen dog... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The world we live in now is vastly different than when we evolved into modern man. In the beginning, before the discovery of fire, man largely ate a raw food diet. From studies... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Coastal erosion is a natural process and there have been many instances of slips on cliffs around Tauranga Harbour throughout our history. These slips are problematic because they often result... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Several more nails were hammered into the coffin of climate change denial this week. No doubt the Flat Earth Society will welcome aboard any who continue to think there is nothing to worry about. Sir Peter... Read More