Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz This week the regional council made its decisions on community submissions to the council annual plan. This followed hearings where 40 groups and individuals presented their submissions... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz The fisheries officer caught a movement deep in the lupins behind the sand dunes…it was Mary - still at it. There she was, with her three little kids, caught again. She was only in court... Read More

Carol Stovold Quality Kidz qualitykidz.co.nz The New Zealand Home-based Early Childhood Association is delighted to endorse the Open Polytechnic launch of a 'fit for purpose” qualification for educators who provide in-home childcare. President... Read More

Barbara Reid of Maison Monique maisonmonique.co.nz Welcome to June, the official start to our winter months. With the warm autumn weather gone, now is the time to consider the chilly days ahead. For many, it's not a priority to delve into their... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sidline Sid is a passionate fan of amateur boxing - the Sonny Bill Williams charade screened on Sky TV on Sunday reinforced his views of all that is wrong with professional boxing. In... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz This week council deliberated on submissions to its proposed annual plan. Things went pretty smoothly even though there was plenty of debate and split voting. At the time of writing, the rate... Read More

Andrew von Dadelszen Former Regional Councillor At a local government level it is interesting to see that our local city councillors have finally agreed to install Tsunami sirens. However, the penny pinchers seem to have won again, with a shoddy... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz The results of an Australian survey of more than 1000 women aged 18-54 showed that over 800 of those surveyed say tiredness and fatigue are affecting their lives. The study conducted by Newspoll released... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser Fawlty Towers (Detour Theatre) Directed: Devon Williamson Starring: Stuart Gunn, Lisa Thorne, Matt Simmons, Jo Parkes, Geoff Herd, June Konze, Julia Peters, Liam Hagan, Dylan Topping, Melanie Harris, Mikayla... Read More

Vet's Voice Kathleen Linpus www.vetcaretauranga.co.nz Early recognition of a serious problem can save your pet's life. You know your pet better than anyone else, so to decide if they need professional help, get to know what is normal for your pet... Read More

Philip Holland Financial Independence financialindependence Imagine if you were unable to go to work and earn the bread and butter for your family. Could you or your family survive financially? So if you were unable to work how long would your... Read More

Ady Breeds Eating with Ady www.sunlive.co.nz So it begins; some people are taking pot shots at me and questioning my intelligence, even sending a death threat over my swan comments. My reply to you is if you want a piece of me, bring it on! The... Read More