My father-in-law says, about business decisions, that as long as you're getting more than 50 per cent right, you're doing better than guessing. Cliff reckons if we're getting fewer than half our decisions right, we may as well flip a coin - the odds... Read More

Amelia stars two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviatrix and enigmatic symbol of the American free spirit, who was guided by a profound curiosity for everything life had to offer. Earhart's early aviation triumphs... Read More

Ross Stanway - CEO Realty Services Click to view Eves property listings. Recent comment in the media from a range of national and local business personalities... Read More

Ross Stanway - CEO Realty Services Click to view Bayleys property listings. Recent comment in the media from a range of national and local business personalities... Read More

Ah, the lazy hazy days of summer. I thought I would share with you a little bit of what I have been up to over the last week. I had a holiday at Grandma's, as the bosses went sailing and would not take me. The ignominy of it, had something to do with... 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

Graham Clark & Russell Watkins - Political bloggers Two experienced defenders of political freedom take on the establishment through the blogospere. 'Liberty requires eternal vigilance'. ... Read More

This huge home represents a substantial investment in design, quality and comfort to create a fantastic family lifestyle. Click here for property information. Teens can play loud music in their entertainment room at the end of their own three bedroom... Read More

From grazing, to dairy farm, to kiwifruit orchard, to beautiful grounds for one home - 'Bernadene' has evolved with the times. There is evidence of property ownership dating back to 1856, trees on the property to 1892. Click here to view the property... Read More

Hello and welcome to the new year. I hope you have had a good break and are set to take on the challenges of 2010. So far, I have talked in general terms about the principles of the commercial property sector. This week, I would like to share some knowledge... 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. Over... Read More

A happy new year to you all, and I hope you are all still in party mode. We are back at work on The Strand to bring you the news on what's happening around the bay. I had a tear in my eye Christmas morning when out I stumbled, heading diligently to... Read More