Blogs
12:05pm Fri 17 May, 2013
Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The stunning vista and fantastic autumn colours at McLarens Falls Park are what make the area such a popular destination in the weekend. The Tauranga disc golf association... Read More
11:56am Fri 17 May, 2013
Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz Recent reports of liquefaction problems in the Bay have worried some of the readers. Many mistakenly believe that liquefaction is a consequence of an earthquake but liquefaction will occur when any... Read More
11:53am Fri 17 May, 2013
Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan Route K is costing local ratepayers $10,000 per day in interest. It was built, at the time, by our council which was frustrated with the slow progress of the State Agency (now NZTA), responsible for building roads.... Read More
11:51am Fri 17 May, 2013
Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Many people are unaware of the size and potential of the Maori contribution to our economy in the Bay of Plenty. In the wider Bay region, the Maori asset base has been valued at $8.6 billion and... Read More
11:49am Fri 17 May, 2013
Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Last Saturday, I opened the National SPCA Conference here in Tauranga. The work the SPCA does, in caring for and looking after neglected animals, is invaluable. So, I am always happy to support them in... Read More
03:31pm Wed 15 May, 2013
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Late last week Sideline Sid started to think ahead for his weekly blog and a chance meeting with one of his old mates, started a germ of an idea to write about some of the real characters... Read More
04:51pm Mon 13 May, 2013
Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz One hundred and seven art blogs on a diverse number of artists, art events and exhibitions. It's been so much fun and endlessly fascinating. I have to thank all the talented artists who have allowed me to... Read More
11:30am Fri 10 May, 2013
Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The big news this week is the revelation that Tauranga needs a new vision. The old one is apparently, well, short on vision, and the Chamber of Commerce is leading the call to snazz it up. Chamber CEO... Read More
11:25am Fri 10 May, 2013
NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz It's been a quiet week for this newshound, sidelined from opening weekend with injury. There were a couple of frustrated hunters in the household, having to do their own swimming and wading through the mangroves... Read More
11:21am Fri 10 May, 2013
Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz This week elected members listened to submissions from submitters to Council's proposed (draft) annual plan. As noted previously numbers of submissions are down to 133 and 566 pages of which 51... Read More
11:19am Fri 10 May, 2013
Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz Outgoing chair of the Northern Harbour Recreation Forum, Selwyn Hill's message was clear when he said that the 2008 Recreational Strategy Plan has proved to be a complete waste of time and ratepayers'... Read More
11:18am Fri 10 May, 2013
Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan I want to advocate for a fair outcome for children affected by relationship breakdowns. As a father, I struggle with parental squabbles over the care and protection of our children. In particular, those associated... Read More