Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz New Zealand is a nation transitioning from a younger to a more mature and ageing population. This echoes population trends in many developed countries overseas. Major changes being seen include... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz Western Bay of Plenty District Council has replaced their three ward, eight councillor initial representation structure with the three ward, 11 councillor representation system which they had previously... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor In my June 6 column I commented on the bad habit that environmental activists have at knocking New Zealand's environmental track record. It is very easy to find a report that sheds a poor light on... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party How might we divide $100 amongst 100 people? Equality model: take $1 each. That would promote cooperative behaviour in order to protect and nurture our shared income. Inequality model: give $9 to one person,... Read More

Biting Back in the Baywith Pinky Green The three weeks tarakihi glut is now a little limited. Russell Anderson (Bugger) last Thursday towards Bowentown the three anglers landed six tarakihi, six gurnard, three snapper and one kahawai. Saturday... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz One of the oldest foraged foods are mushrooms. On the outskirts of Milan I've seen the locals foraging for mushrooms and collecting them in wicker baskets as they have done... Read More

Clever dogs and crazy peoplewith Wendy Graydon The Dog Trainer My first point of contact with clients is often by email and they tell me about the problems they are having. I often jot down notes beside their words to create a full picture of the... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz It is not very often that Sideline Sid admits he is/was wrong, however after watching the All Blacks endeavours against that side from across the ditch on the last two Saturday nights... Read More

American RoadtripTauranga residents Kay and Mike Travelling America on a Harley Davidson After Leaving South Dakota we headed west to Iowa's oldest city Dubuque on the Mississippi River. It was such a beautiful city we stayed for two nights enjoying... Read More

Don MenziesManaging Director Travelcom Wilderness adventure cruise company Innersea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises are set to add a unique new ship and itinerary to their programme. The replica Victorian 88-guest steamer, Safari Legacy,... Read More

Wendy Simisterof Wendy's Boutique Do you feel like you have a bulging wardrobe, but nothing to wear? It's a new season and time for that well needed "Spring Clean" of your wardrobe. Each season I like to take the following 3 steps to create a... Read More

Virginia Iovine-Turner Cucina Amorewww.cucinaamore.co.nz Chocolate Brownie Ingredients 250g butter 4 eggs 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup cocoa 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup plain flour ½ cup chopped walnuts 1/3... Read More