Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Sun, surf and sausages In the last few days before Christmas, let me wish you a very happy time with friends and loved ones, hopefully enjoying sun, surf and barbequed sausages. Christmas is, of course,... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Top five in The Guardian's recent review of the world's most livable cities were a bit of a surprise: Hong Kong, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Sydney. Why two impossibly densely populated Asian cities?... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor Christmas is nearly upon us and it is time to reflect on the past year. The aftermath of Rena has probably been the biggest positive for our region. Isn't it funny that such a calamitous disaster can... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz This week, the Bay will start to fill up with tourists and holiday makers. They come back because this is a wonderful place to visit but the critics have already started claiming that no-one in their... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz To everyone in the western Bay of Plenty, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas, an enjoyable holiday season and a prosperous year in 2013. Christmas is a great time to take stock of what is really... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid has had a bee in his bonnet for a number of years, with the lack of a coordinated promotional approach to the number of major sporting events in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui... Read More

Karen StantonActive Families AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty It is recommended that children and young people aged 5 - 18 years do at least 60 minutes of exercise every day of moderate to vigorous intensity. Moderate intensity is when your child is... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz It's that time of year again when everyone is out enjoying end of year functions and entertaining at home. When asked to bring along something for a party, you could stop... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I previously mentioned that the highlight of the nutritional medicine clinic I recently attended in Sydney was the seamless way various health disciplines worked together. At the college we had nutritional... Read More

Shaping Upwith Vickey Macintoshof Tauranga Healthy Inspirations When we think of Christmas, we often think of indulging in delicious food, but for those who struggle with weight this could also be one of the most stressful times of year. I suggest... Read More

Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz I first saw the intriging, highly original work of Linda Elliott in Easter 2010 when she co-hosted a successful exhibition called 'Pen and Brush” at the Iron Design showroom in Dive Crescent. As long... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Summer must be here, the girls downtown are in short little dresses, the birds start singing earlier in the mornings and the nights are shorter. The first signs of daylight seem to glimmer unreasonably... Read More