Blogs
08:36am Tue 31 Jul, 2012
John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Imagine you have just burned your hand on the kitchen cooker. You dash to the sink and turn on the cold tap to take heat from the burn. To your surprise, despite the cold tap on and the hot tap off, the... Read More
08:35am Tue 31 Jul, 2012
Debra JagerHome Instead Senior Care My parents are very capable, both mentally and physically at the moment but I know one day that will change. What do I need to do to be ready, what is available to me out there? - Concerned daughter. Wow, I congratulate... Read More
01:05pm Mon 30 Jul, 2012
Age Concern Tauranga The Human Rights Commission has called for an increase in pay for aged care workers. Age Concern supports this; these workers need to be valued for the essential and demanding work they do. They are caring for people who are... Read More
01:04pm Mon 30 Jul, 2012
Gourmet Guideby Jo Blennerhassett of The Good Food Trading Co. Gusto is a locally owned business which has a range of apple syrups available in three variations - sweet, tart and organic. The syrups start with orchard-fresh, premium grade fruit... Read More
02:41pm Fri 27 Jul, 2012
2012 Olympicswith Ella NicholasCanoe slalom athlete It's all happening. The Olympic Village is incredible. It has been my home for nearly a week now and I love every minute of it. Ella Nicholas' days are packed full with training sessions and physio... Read More
11:37am Fri 27 Jul, 2012
Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Tena Koutou. Welcome to Rogers Rapiti, our Maori Language Week special edition. I've always liked the way Kiwis mix and mingle our language and culture, making our eclectic origins a unique blend. Nohonoha... Read More
11:32am Fri 27 Jul, 2012
News HoundsAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz My favourite Uncle is still trying to stop going around in circles, after having one of his wings clipped. I have been 'puppy sitting', which is weird in itself, as trying to sit on Flo is about as likely... Read More
11:23am Fri 27 Jul, 2012
Claire RogersAll about wine www.sunlive.co.nz The 2010 Marisco Vineyards Pinot Gris reflects the classical style that Marisco Vineyards strives for. Pinot gris requires a lot of time and passion and can quite often be a thorn in the side of the... Read More
11:21am Fri 27 Jul, 2012
Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Regular readers will be aware that detailed city planning is not my forte. It's a good idea to have a plan but the detail and interpretations encouraged by the Resource Management Act and the consequent... Read More
11:20am Fri 27 Jul, 2012
Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz 'What's going on at the moment? Is it an election or something?” A young lady asked me this question out of the blue in the middle of the Katikati shopping centre a couple of days ago. With... Read More
11:19am Fri 27 Jul, 2012
Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Wherever you sit on the political spectrum, one way or another you are affected by child poverty, early childhood education, prisons, health challenges, dependence on non-renewable energy, poor quality... Read More
11:18am Fri 27 Jul, 2012
John CroninBOP Regional Council Chairmanwww.boprc.govt.nz It is not often that all of local government disagrees with central government proposals. At the Local Government Conference last week it was unanimously voted by all New Zealand's 78 councils:... Read More