Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Kristian Lomath is a true artist. Lovers of art in the Bay of Plenty will soon have the opportunity to see his new work in an exhibition aptly named 'Book Work'. The story behind Book Work began in 2005/6... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz What you do in the privacy of your own homes, between consenting adults, is of no concern to the rest of us. Unless it involves farm critters or small rodents, and even then, the concern is for the welfare... Read More

News HoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Now Flo is not really a puppy, having turned one, she's getting quite mature and has stopped chewing up things. Yeah right. The boss was recapping on the past year of her puppyhood and reckons he's gotten off... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The double speak of some politicians in successive governments can be breath-taking. This week Gerry Brownlee extolled the virtues of a new stadium for Christchurch. This despite him acknowledging... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Our economic system assumes that the environment can and will maintain itself, with a bit of help from the RMA. Evidence that the assumption is wrong includes polluted rivers, frequent flooding, silt-laden... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz The environment has only one pollutant. It is called people. Take away people and we can have a pristine, uncontaminated masterpiece of nature that should only be enjoyed from a respectful distance.... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Many of the weedy species that are invading and damaging our natural areas are ornamental plants that have 'jumped the fence' from gardens and gone wild. It costs councils, government departments... Read More

Biting Back in the Baywith Pinky Green Since last week and during last weekend recreational fishing in the Western Bay of Plenty has grown more patchy and harder. Arch McTainsh (Enterprise) last Friday and Saturday found the tarakihi fishing in... Read More

First ImpressionsBy Brendan Horan New Zealand First is opposed to the sale of state assets. The delay in the sale of Mighty River Power until next year does give time to place National under intense scrutiny. Simply put, the economic mechanics... Read More

Debra JagerHome Instead Senior Care Popular activities that incorporate movement are often the best way to keep seniors active. To stay independent and enjoy the quality of life that we all want as we age, we need to do some activity. Because if... Read More

Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic I spend many hours out and about talking to people about looking after their health and especially their hearts. Most of the time we get talking about stress and the negative impact that even low level, long... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz Smoked food has been around for a long time. In fact, cavemen would have discovered meat hung to dry would acquire a smoky flavour from the enclosed fire. Later a curing process... Read More