Ian McLean Green candidate for Tauranga It is one of those known facts that politicians tend to over-promise before elections, and under-deliver afterwards. Right now, as we build up to the election, there is pressure on government to make good... Read More

Ady Breeds Dog's Breakfast www.sunlive.co.nz Hey folks, a short but sweet column from your fraulein friend this week. I've been far too busy dodging pesky marine life to write much - in fact, the seas around our coastline have been seething with... Read More

Andrew von Dadelszen Former Regional Councillor The regional council can be rightly proud for being the first to mechanically remove mangroves from our harbour. This week's Operations Committee has received a report that boasts the successful... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz I recently represented the Bay of Plenty Regional Council on a visit to China with Opotiki District Council. The purpose of the trip was to discuss aquaculture developments off the coast of... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz I decided not to feature any particular issues until September 15 and until everyone has had a chance to respond to my three questions on what the council is doing well, what they have to hurry... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While the Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday night with the mighty All Blacks opening the tournament against Tonga, the rugby championship of the world has already started for Sidline... Read More

Business By Waikato businessman Andy West Dairy farming has hit an all time high and that's just as well for New Zealand. The country needs it to keep succeeding. A number of factors have contributed to its immense success. The most important has... Read More

Virginia Iovine-Turner Cucina Amore www.cucinaamore.co.nz The Weekend Sun columnist and Italian cook Virginia Iovine-Turner has once again been asked to demonstrate her delicious cooking on Good Morning on TV1. Last year, she demonstrated a saucy... Read More

Daz Switalla Flavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The variety of cheeses available these days is huge. No two chesses are the same and the texture and taste of the cheeses are often enhanced by different methods of cooking. Using... Read More

Vet's Voice Kathleen Linpus www.vetcaretauranga.co.nz Spring is coming; the lambs are frolicking in the fields and the daffodils are flowering. It's a lovely time of year and time to get outside again. If you are a keen gardener, please be careful... Read More

Mike Chapman NZKGI Chief Executive Voting papers have been mailed to all kiwifruit growers asking them to vote in support of their grower organisation, NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated. NZKGI is seeking a grower mandate and funding - a 'levy”... Read More

Claire Rogers Cool products and foodie things www.sunlive.co.nz Try this exquisite smooth bacon pate, I was completely hooked and will be back for more. The L'authentique French Cuisine bacon pate is topped with a merlot and cranberry jelly. It... Read More