Blogs
11:10am Fri 22 Mar, 2013
Rising Sports Starswith Kelly Exelbyof Eves Realty Two different sailing companions in the space of 12 months has, at least for now, firmed up one thing in Trent Rippey's mind - his immediate future on the water lies in single-handed yachting. Trent,... Read More
11:09am Fri 22 Mar, 2013
John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz For many women the problems caused by their monthly cycle have a significant impact on the quality of their lives, their relationships and general wellbeing. The most common are the group of disorders... Read More
11:05am Fri 22 Mar, 2013
Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan Initially I thought I might not support the bill Mondayising Anzac and Waitangi day as before I entered Parliament I part-owned and operated three retail outlets where I hired 15 employees and I was doing the mental... Read More
11:00am Fri 22 Mar, 2013
Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor Two weekends ago I attended my 14th Bluegreens annual forum at Tatum Park, Levin. You may well ask - what is the Bluegreens? Well the Bluegreens is the Environmental Policy Advisory Group for the National... Read More
03:22pm Thu 21 Mar, 2013
Weather Eyewith John Maunder Rainfalls for the month of February have been recorded in Tauranga since 1898 (except for 1904,1908, and 1909). The graph shows the range of rainfalls from a high of 343 mm in 1936 to a low of only 7 mm in 1973 and... Read More
08:45am Thu 21 Mar, 2013
Michelle AdamsSport Bay of Plenty Does your club plan for the future? Do you have clear roles for everyone? Does your organisation live hand to mouth? Are you constantly scrambling to find money for everyday operations? Would you like your organisation... Read More
03:50pm Wed 20 Mar, 2013
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sideline Sid is always banging on about grassroots sport - there is no better example of Western Bay grassroots games than the changing of the seasons this weekend. Saturday brings... Read More
03:53pm Mon 18 Mar, 2013
Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz A sculpture exhibition with a difference will open at the Cargo Shed on Tauranga's Dive Crescent on Thursday, March 21. Ever since I first set eyes on the Cargo Shed I've thought it would be a great venue... Read More
12:29pm Fri 15 Mar, 2013
Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We're all going to melt into a steaming pile of global warming guano, according to some alarmist reports this week. Just because there's a drought, television will have us believe that we'll be surviving... Read More
12:21pm Fri 15 Mar, 2013
NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz It's taken me a couple of years, but finally I've figured out this whole possum business. My friend Holly and her family. As a young pup I've listened with wide eyes and ears alert, to the legends around the... Read More
12:13pm Fri 15 Mar, 2013
Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Concerns the wreck of the Rena was going to be a matter of 'out of sight out of mind' once the bow section had been removed from the top of Astrolabe reef were expressed by Mayor Stuart Crosby... Read More
12:11pm Fri 15 Mar, 2013
Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Buses are a part of the safety net our community creates to support the disadvantaged, disabled and deprived. The notion of a 'bus service” is exactly that. If it is not available to all, it is not... Read More