Carol Stovold Quality Kidz qualitykidz.co.nz 'Mum, what are we going to do today?' The dreaded catch phrase that all mums hear over the holiday period once Christmas is over and all the visitors have left. Nothing is worse than having a bevy of... Read More

Mary Parker Coaching the Attitude coachingtheattitude Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. -Benjamin Franklin When you worry you may find you have a heavy, somewhat dark and negative feeling around... Read More

Barbara Reid of Maison Monique maisonmonique.co.nz Welcome to January and the New Year 2011. I trust Christmas was a happy one for you, your family and friends. The good news for those needing retail therapy is that summer sales have already started... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz It has been often said that the definition of futility is 'doing the same things, but somehow expecting a different outcome'. Most people really dislike change and the very notion of something that could... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Paul Mason from Martinborough Vineyard describes the 2010 season 'as a very nervous year for grape growers in Martinborough”. The cooler 2010 climate has produced one of the most aromatic Sauvignon... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The New Year has started in fine style, the media setting the tone for 2011 with the gripping headline: 'I was groped by Donald Duck'.It is said that truth is stranger than fiction and I doubt that... Read More

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz Well a jolly happy new year to you all and if, like me, you made a resolution with no intention of keeping it, you'll be in good company with the rest of the world. My resolution for 2011, (actually... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz It's that time of year again, when we look forward and make plans for the year ahead. I have made the usual new year resolutions - like fitness (more of it) and food (less of it) - but also one... Read More

Hot sun, the rasp of the cicadas…summer's here. That relentless drumming is the mating call of some handsome male plant bugs. Please name me when you see me - I am Kihikihi, the cicada. Photo by Peter Hamill. New Zealand has over 50 species of... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Some months ago I was thrilled to learn that Tauranga-based artist Trevor Pye would be exhibiting in Tauranga in early January. His work has been an inspirational joy ever since I first saw it in 2006 and... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz These days it seems that everyone is intolerant to some type of food. Most commonly it is gluten in grains, lactose in dairy products, seafood and various nuts. While I have no doubt that in the past... Read More

Te Ururoa Flavell MP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz Tēnā koutou katoa. Firstly, I must acknowledge two recent tangi that I have attended: that of Rongomaianiwaniwa (Niwa) Milroy and also that of John Haunui. Haerekōrua. John was... Read More