Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We've taken time out from our busy schedule as journalists, phone hacking and making sensational stories out of nothing, to bring you this column. It's more authentic than Obama's birth certificate... Read More

Ady Breeds Dog's Breakfast www.sunlive.co.nz A mate of mine, Poco the terrier, has landed a role in the Wizard of Oz now that Dingo Deans is no longer the said 'Wizard' the Aussies thought he was. I may be being a little presumptuous here, as there... Read More

Ian McLean Green candidate for Tauranga Views differ about the value of MMP as a voting system, but there is no question that it delivers representative government. The reason: you can vote separately and strategically for candidates and parties. Like... Read More

Recently, Tauranga Writers members were asked as an exercise in writing to describe an incident that became a useful lesson on their respective journeys towards writing. This week's Write Space by Jackie Martin. It took a fair bit of reflection... Read More

John Cronin BOP Regional Council Chairman www.envbop.govt.nz Mary-Anne MacLeod, the council's current group manager strategic development, is appointed as the new chief executive of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. This is an important appointment... Read More

Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz Recently I listened to the newly appointed head of Greenpeace here in New Zealand protest deep sea oil exploration and promote the launch of the Rainbow Warrior 111. Interesting to hear... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz My first submission to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council Annual Plan questioned the current activity on the Katikati town centre. Council's responses confirmed that it is out of touch... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz The most important decision a governance body makes is the appointment of their CEO. For elected local authority councils, this is the only staff member they appoint - all the other staff are... Read More

Carol Stovold Quality Kids qualitykidz.co.nz I have worked in Playcentre and centre-based childcare during the many, many years I have been involved in early childhood. But for the last 14 years, I have worked in and owned Quality Kidz; a Home... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sidline Sid was delighted to see on SunLive last week that Hori BOP is back on board with the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union for at least the next two Steamers ITM Cup seasons. Hori BOP. While... Read More

Mary Parker Coaching the Attitude coachingtheattitude We have no right to ask when a sorrow comes, 'Why did this happen to me?” unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way. -Philip F. Bernstein When difficult things... Read More

Daz Switalla Flavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz While working in a restaurant in Greece, I was in parmesan paradise. Owner and chef Roberto used to buy wheels of the very best Parmigiano Reggiano. He taught me to prise out... Read More