Blogs
08:11am Thu 30 Jun, 2011
Legal Brief with Alan Tate of Harris Tate www.harristate.co.nz I have been involved in a few instances recently where people have died, leaving their personal affairs in something of a mess. Those people ran the family finances using a system known... Read More
08:06am Thu 30 Jun, 2011
Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic I write a health column. My aim is to help Tauranga and New Zealand to become a healthier and happier population. Today, however, my health column is going to touch on economics in an effort to get the attention... Read More
10:04am Wed 29 Jun, 2011
Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid was extremely impressed with the work and passion for rugby that the Katikati Rugby Club expended when they hosted the Steamers XV and Taranaki at Moore Park last Friday. It... Read More
08:08am Wed 29 Jun, 2011
John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz My favourite motivational cartoon is the one where a large bird is in the process of swallowing a frog, but the frog, head halfway down the bird's throat, is choking the bird with its hands preventing... Read More
08:04am Wed 29 Jun, 2011
Ady Breeds Eating with Ady www.sunlive.co.nz The last week has been a little quiet down here on The Strand and I do not have a lot to crow about, except the boss's cooking skills. The man made such a fuss - and I must say a fantastic job - of cooking... Read More
08:34am Tue 28 Jun, 2011
Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz It feels to me like there is nothing more in decline in this world than people who actually care. If you are a customer receiving service, no matter who you are, you deserve respect. Following on from... Read More
08:22am Tue 28 Jun, 2011
Carol Stovold Quality Kidz qualitykidz.co.nz 'I'm Sorry” - two little words that carry so much meaning - or so little. They can be used for seeking forgiveness or simply a token gesture that requires nothing in return as a cultural politeness.... Read More
04:11pm Mon 27 Jun, 2011
Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz As the mural town of New Zealand, Katikati will once again host the Legacy Trust NZ Mural Contest & Arts Festival. Be sure to highlight these key dates on your 2011 arts calendar. From October 11-16 this... Read More
08:51am Mon 27 Jun, 2011
Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz I'm worried. I'm worried about the economic sustainability of Tauranga and particularly -employment. My worries aren't new - just re-sharpened by the impact of the global financial crisis.... Read More
08:26am Mon 27 Jun, 2011
Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz The Katikati Community Board heard an update on rural lifestyle planning from a council senior planner last week. The concept of a Rural 3 lifestyle structure planning is a mystery and even a threat... Read More
08:20am Mon 27 Jun, 2011
John Cronin BOP Regional Council Chairman www.envbop.govt.nz It was our retiring CEO Bill Bayfields first day on the job as CEO of Canterbury Regional Council and I was there representing Bay of Plenty council, along with three other councillors,... Read More
08:11am Mon 27 Jun, 2011
Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz Hon Tony Ryall and I recently handed over a cheque for nearly $54,000 from the government to the Trustpower TECT Helicopter Trust. As you'll probably know, this air ambulance service operates in our... Read More