It's interesting following the dissection of Auckland local government as central government plucks out the plums and leaves the crumbs for the democratic process. Now the ratepayers are revolting, but sadly it's too late and the 'local' is being... Read More

Karen Worley - Group Marketing Manager Click to view Eves property listings. As never before people have a renewed interest in coastal areas of New Zealand... Read More

Ross Stanway - CEO Realty Services Click to view Bayleys property listings. Throughout the year Bayleys sponsor and support community events and organisations.... Read More

Brian Berry - Financial Advisor Straight forward, quality financial advice - so you can get on with the fun stuff in life. Click ... Read More

Unless you are a border collie, you won't know this. Because like me, the rest of us are too thick to be able to read. I however am blessed. No, I am not a clever Labrador. Just a popular one. I have friends. Smart friends. One of them is Benny,... 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... 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. ... Read More

Last week I touched on the issue of holding local government accountable in the processing of resource consents arena. I also mentioned local government's penchant for viewing property as a bottomless well to fund its ever growing empire. Interestingly,... 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... Read More

Andrew Nimick - Technology consultant Andrew is an independent technology consultant whose focus is what technology can do for business and finding the best tools for the job. Well... Read More

Amidst the drama of the weekend's tsunami alert, there were some strange responses and odd stories from people in the Bay. It is flabbergasting to witness how little some people really understand about tsunami. You'd think after all the coverage of... Read More

The true, rags-to-riches story of Chinese ballet dancer Li Cunxin - from rural China to ballet stardom as one of the world's greatest dancers. In 1972, the 11-year-old Li (Huang Wenbin), living with his family of six siblings in eastern China, is selected... Read More