Andrew von Dadelszen Former Regional Councillor What a disappointment it is to see that our regional councillors haven't taken a strong stand to protect water quality. The Regional Pest Management (Strategy) Plan goes before full council this week... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser Review: The First Avenger: Captain America 3D (Te Puke Capitol Cinema) Home of the free and the land of the…fake tan? Hello, My name's Laura and I am a comic book-a-holic. Since it was announced... Read More

Carol Stovold Quality Kids qualitykidz.co.nz I am constantly amazed at today's technology and how fast it is moving. It wasn't that long ago that I was trying to get my head around blogging and Facebook. They've been around for a while, but it... Read More

Mary Parker Coaching the Attitude coachingtheattitude Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of being. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe If you have high expectations of those around you, this... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid has a message for his readers who don't like rugby - come back to read this blog after the Rugby World Cup finishes. What a time to be a rugby fan in the (Western) Bay... Read More

Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz Whenever I sit down to write these columns I am amazed by the wonderful things going on in our community. The last couple of weeks have been no different and a few special things have really touched... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Last week we looked at autoimmune diseases in general and now we can start to identify some important supporting nutritional compounds that can really help. Part of the challenge faced by our immune... Read More

Virginia Iovine-Turner Cucina Amore www.cucinaamore.co.nz Well I have returned back form Italy and what a wonderful culinary trip that was. Pasta is on the menu every day in Italy and this is kind of the same in my household. I know this is the... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Brazilian born artist Ana Mendina has spent time visiting and living in various parts of the Amazon. During these times she has developed a deep understanding of the region and an affinity with its people.... Read More

Jessica BellNutritionist www.sunlive.co.nz One of the most frequently consumed beverages, coffee, has also developed a bit of a bad rep. Insomnia, weight problems, cellulite, at one point or other coffee has been blamed for pretty much every ill.... Read More

Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz I want to start off by making it clear that any idea or opinion I express in my columns is of a personal nature. Following on from my last article about hourly rates and financial advice, I would summarise... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz A combination of fine wine and fine vehicles was sure to be a winner. Chris Gamitsis previewed his new release Lake Chalice Wines surrounded by a stunning array of Audis at Farmer Auto Village on... Read More