Wendy GraydonThe dog trainer Wendy Graydon has trained dogs for more than 15 years privately in clients' homes - helping with problems that owners are having with their dogs including; barking, chasing the kids, biting, digging, jumping up and... Read More

Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz During the last fortnight there has been a Parliamentary recess and I've taken the time to visit many local community and business groups. While different people are having slightly different experiences... Read More

Mary Parker Coaching the Attitude coachingtheattitude The human race is divided into two classes - those who go ahead and do something and those who sit still and inquire 'Why wasn't it done the other way?” -Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr We may... Read More

Dennis McMahon McMahon Commercial mcmahoncommercial It seems as though we live in a world where nothing is constant anymore apart from the predictability associated with the daily dose of bad news and impending global meltdown either from Mother... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid was up front and personal with the realities of defeat and triumph last Saturday at Greerton Park where the BOPRU Baywide club rugby finals were played. Assisting with... Read More

Vet's Voice Kathleen Linpus www.vetcaretauranga.co.nz Sam the Labrador came to see us last week; he had enjoyed his breakfast, then gone for a big walk and found more to eat. During the day, he became quite uncomfortable. He was restless, drooling,... Read More

Barbara Reid of Maison Monique maisonmonique.co.nz Welcome to the August 2011 edition of Fashion Focus. The chilly winter wind is still hanging around, so the need to keep warm is still very important. It is such a good time to pick up some fantastic... Read More

Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz I watched with sadness the recent press on the demise of my old home town, Kawerau. In the 1980s when my family lived there, most people had a job with Tasman or one of the associated industries and... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz The 'New Zealand Art Show' selected Mandy Williams as one of the artists for its exhibition at the end of July in Wellington. The show is an important one and introduces emerging artists and their work... Read More

Daz Switalla Flavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz Filo pastry has been around in some form since the 11th century. It was traditionally made by stretching warm unleavened dough. My sister recalls helping stretch filo in a... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Increasing numbers of people use Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) as a supplement. I field more calls from people seeking CoQ10 advice than for all other supplements. he main reasons people use CoQ10 are as support... Read More

Ady Breeds Dog's Breakfast www.sunlive.co.nz The boss and I have decided to set up our own Easter music festival as it seems like an easy way to make a few dollars with no risk. All you have to do is go to the city council and ask for a $120k loan,... Read More