Blogs
10:41am Tue 20 Sep, 2011
Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz 'Life's twists and turns are what shape us as people, definitely as artists,” says artist Bryce Brown, speaking from his new studio in Newton Street, Mount Maunganui. 'With adversity comes resilience,... Read More
08:14am Tue 20 Sep, 2011
Daz Switalla Flavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz Sometimes when we are feeling ill or just a bit flat, we need someone or something to cheer us up. For some, it's a favourite drink, others an article of clothing or soft... Read More
09:22am Mon 19 Sep, 2011
John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Don't let anyone tell you that advancing years means you have lost your health. I recently spoke to a couple in their 70s with a number of problems, including excessive tiredness. They were under care... Read More
02:39pm Fri 16 Sep, 2011
Write Space Literary news, views and reviews http://taurangawriters.org.nz This week's Write Space by Margaret Beverland. Another day of equinox winds roaring down the gully, lopping branches off trees. To watch the RWC matches, I have... Read More
11:30am Fri 16 Sep, 2011
Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It is with great sadness that we have to report that, at time of printing, there have been no transmissions from Happy Meal since September 9, sparking fears that Gareth Morgan's expensive transmitter... Read More
11:22am Fri 16 Sep, 2011
Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz The Ash Ridge barrel fermented 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from the Hawke's Bay region is made in the traditional way by using aged French barrels. This single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc was gently pressed... Read More
11:18am Fri 16 Sep, 2011
Ady Breeds Dog's Breakfast www.sunlive.co.nz Here is my look at the first week of the Rugby World Cup and how the cities performed. Whangarei: A cool stadium - how come we haven't got one like this? The town's waterfront and CBD were pumping, not... Read More
11:14am Fri 16 Sep, 2011
Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Council took a financial chainsaw to the 2012-2022 Three/Ten Year Plan this week. I've added in the three-year bit because most people recognise that it's only practical to detail plan three years... Read More
11:11am Fri 16 Sep, 2011
John Cronin BOP Regional Council Chairman www.envbop.govt.nz On September 15 this week, as The Weekend Sun went to print, the local government elected members and their chief executives will have been meeting together. The theme is Working Together. This... Read More
11:08am Fri 16 Sep, 2011
Ian McLean Green candidate for Tauranga When Bill Clinton said 'It's the economy, stupid”, he had it only half right. It is true, that to have a successful society, one needs a functioning economy. But to have a functioning economy, one needs... Read More
11:05am Fri 16 Sep, 2011
Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz Most political columnists, who are also councillors, write columns that are informative, educational and naturally supportive of their councils. Few readers challenge these offerings and any debate... Read More
08:14am Fri 16 Sep, 2011
Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz Well-They say a week in Politics is a long time- and in the case of the Government acting to take over 'Party Central' management from the Auckland Super Council- the week was about 4 days!! The... Read More