Blogs
08:54am Sat 09 Jul, 2011
Write Space Literary news, views and reviews http://taurangawriters.org.nz Tui Scott is one of the best communicators I've ever seen. And, 'seen' is the appropriate verb here. Her body language is clear and direct and accompanied by corresponding... Read More
08:17am Sat 09 Jul, 2011
Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz Many novelists have given us images of a government out of control. We have Big Brother, the pigs in Animal Farm or even a steam roller that has to be dodged in Wolfe's Limbo 90. There is usually... Read More
08:15am Sat 09 Jul, 2011
Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz I don't think the Tauranga City Council has got it right so far with the process to date on election signs. I gather the TCC is looking to ban election signs on public property in the 'official'... Read More
09:49am Fri 08 Jul, 2011
Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Making Te Whare Ra Pinot Noir is a labour of love for winemakers Anna and Jason Flowerday. It is great to see the Marlborough region gaining more recognition for Pinot Noir and this 2010 Te Whare Ra... Read More
09:35am Fri 08 Jul, 2011
Ady Breeds www.sunlive.co.nz It was with fascination I was watching the news on television, while snuggled up under the duvet - the only reason I even had one eye open was because the boss kept kicking me to stop me snoring…females snore;... Read More
08:34am Fri 08 Jul, 2011
Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz At strategy and policy committee, elected members decided by majority vote to ask you for your view on banning election signs (for council elections) in public places. A ban would mean election... Read More
08:28am Fri 08 Jul, 2011
Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Some outstanding cases of male moronity have come to the fore this week. Alasdair Thompson may or may not be correct about his comment on women's monthly sick days, but between him and the Jetstar Slasher,... Read More
10:16am Wed 06 Jul, 2011
Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Tennis has taken plenty of Sideline Sid's attention in the last couple of weeks with Marina Erakovic getting through to the Wimbledon women's doubles semi-finals. While born in Croatia... Read More
10:13am Wed 06 Jul, 2011
Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz Sometimes taking a break provides the opportunity to take stock and see things from a slightly different perspective. This happened to me recently when I took a leave of absence from the Bay... Read More
08:21am Wed 06 Jul, 2011
Vet's Voice Kathleen Linpus www.vetcaretauranga.co.nz If you are worried about your pet's health, ring your Vet Clinic. If it is outside clinic hours, you will be given the contact number for the vet available. If they are having a seizure, ensure... Read More
08:19am Wed 06 Jul, 2011
Carol Stovold Quality Kids qualitykidz.co.nz Parenting is hard; there is always something else to remember to do, something else to teach your children, something else to be concerned about. Is it any wonder we tend to pay less attention to recognising... Read More
08:17am Wed 06 Jul, 2011
Mary Parker Coaching the Attitude coachingtheattitude You cannot push anyone up the ladder unless they are willing to climb themselves. - Andrew Carnegie Generally speaking, we always have other people's best interests at heart and part of this... Read More