Sideline Sid - Sports blogger Sideline Sid is a local sport fanatic. Not only is he a classic rugby bloke but he has views, opinions and knowledge on all sports played in the Bay of Plenty. Sidline Sid took a wander out to The Lakes last Saturday... Read More

Pete Morris - Art Blogger Pete is an occasional painter and an art lover. He is a freelance writer with a particular interest in promoting the visual arts in Tauranga. Jacqui Reynard was born in Taranaki and spent her childhood growing up... Read More

John Arts - Natural health researcher John Arts is a natural health researcher and supplement formulator. If you have questions or would like a free health plan you can contact John on 0800 423 559 or join his newsletter at www.johnarts.co.nz. It... Read More

Claire Rogers - All about wine Every week I have the unenviable task of sampling a wine with a wine representative in order to bring you a cross section of wine to suit all prices and tastes in an easily digestible format (a tough assignment, I... Read More

Luis Moresco - LIFE - Personal Fitness Trainer Luis' passion is to help people achieve their goals through hard work and determination. He has a degree in Physical Education and a diploma in Personal Fitness, RPM, Spin, Aqua and Group Fitness.... Read More

Dawn Kiddie - J.P, Marriage Celebrant & 'Foodie' Dawn hopes her passion and creative flare in the kitchen leads you to try these recipes - some new, some traditional and some all time favourites. This dish can be used as a main and served... Read More

Sideline Sid - Sports blogger Sideline Sid is a local sport fanatic. Not only is he a classic rugby bloke but he has views, opinions and knowledge on all sports played in the Bay of Plenty. While the Rugby World Cup is still 12 months away,... Read More

Pete Morris - Art Blogger Pete is an occasional painter and an art lover. He is a freelance writer with a particular interest in promoting the visual arts in Tauranga. As the creative scene continues to expand in Tauranga along comes the... Read More

Dr Michael Morris - Animal welfare writer Dr. Michael Morris teaches degree course in Environmental Management at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. He is a Tauranga City Council candidate for the Te Papa/Welcome Bay ward. A recent account of anti-possum... Read More

Claire Rogers - All about wine Every week I have the unenviable task of sampling a wine with a wine representative in order to bring you a cross section of wine to suit all prices and tastes in an easily digestible format (a tough assignment, I... Read More

It is Venice, 1763. Writer Lorenzo da Ponte is leading a very cavalier life. Originally a priest, his numerous affairs result in him being sent into exile in Vienna. Supported by his friend and mentor Giacomo Casanova, da Ponte is introduced in Vienna... Read More

Rule number one of kayaking - never let go of your boat or paddle. That is sometimes easier to say than to do - depending on your situation. But the second rule is really quite important. If you lose your kayak, or any boat for that matter, tell the... Read More