Catherine Delahunty Green MP www.greens.org.nz Traffic surveys by language students at Waikato University and the Concordia Business Institute have shown that in Tauranga, the car is still very much king. The vast majority of journeys we take are... Read More

Jaine Kirtley Bay Naturopath www.baynaturopath.co.nz Diabetes is so widespread that everyone knows someone who is affected or is likely to become affected. This week started with World Diabetes Day urging everyone to 'promote action to prevent... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz You can choose any analogy you like: First attend to the basics; make sure the foundations are solid; do the important things first. However you want to express it, when it comes to health, there are... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz It is only in the past two years that Janice Giles has returned to the intense experience of producing art again. Art interests, as for many of us, were an indulgence to be squeezed between work, mortgages,... Read More

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz Here's a few words in support of the good folk who keep our beaches safe in summer.I have been in serious training after recovering from my surgery a few long months ago, before which I am sure... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz At a full council meeting on Wednesday, the new committee structures were confirmed. David Stewart will chair Strategy and Policy, I will chair Projects and Monitoring, Murray Guy will chair Wastewater... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The tragedy on the roads continues, not only with motor vehicles, but in the last week a spate of cycle deaths to add to the horror. As a car driver and try-hard cyclist, I see the risks from both sides... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Just in time for summer, Morton Estate has launched 'Mimi', the latest addition to its Methode Traditionelle range. Look out for the distinctively-packaged Mimi, selling now at supermarkets and wine... Read More

Andrew Nimick Point Concept twitter.com/andrewnim However, that is what some 'authorities' have been saying for some time now. Instant messaging and the rise of social media (Facebook) would mean an end to email. Possibly for consumers, but not... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sidline Sid has taken a few days to reflect on the action at the World Rowing Championships, the memories will be etched in his lifetime recollections forever. Saturday's finals,... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Jim Colzato comes from France and after many years of travelling the world has arrived in Tauranga. Jim is a consummate artist with multiple talents who is rapidly establishing himself in Tauranga as an... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Rogers Rabbits columns are well known for their high standards of in-depth research, perceptive grasp of the topic, and sharp insightful observations; not to mention effective use of humour - but today's... Read More