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 found out that Tauranga is a big city last Friday. Grandson number one had requested we pick him up and transport him (and his bike) from one side of the city to Otumoetai Intermediate. The need for the bike at school 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. “Don’t limit your challenge, Challenge your limit” I am hoping that after last 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. Hot Roasted Salmon Fettuccine with an Almond and Herb Relish Relish: 1 Cup Toasted Almonds 1 Clove crushed Garlic 1/2 chopped Red Chilli (Deseeded) Juice of 1 Lime 1/4 Cup 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, that very dependence on property as a principal source of revenue has caught local government on the hop as property values come back and development dries up in the face of recession. And so what is the response from local 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 it’s been a busy time. I have made my first appearance (that I know of) on national TV and this was really exciting as it was to represent a great programme that helps teach our youth about making good choices, staying safe and sex. Not 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 know). Great weather and cool nights during the ripening period have resulted in this lovely fruit-filled, and interestingly named, 2009 The King’s Thorn Pinot Gris. With 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 as a student with promise by representatives of Madame Mao’s Beijing Dance Academy. He attends their harsh and unforgiving school and becomes one of its star pupils. In ‘81, Li (now played by Chi Cao) is chosen to travel to More...

Karen Worley - Group Marketing Manager Click to view Eves property listings. In our business there have been a number of positive effects already from the new regulations in the Real Estate Act 2008. For our Eves teams it has provided a continued focus on an already well established ongoing training and professional procedure approach. It has enabled and More...

Brian Berry - Financial Advisor Straight forward, quality financial advice - so you can get  on with the fun stuff in life.  Click  to view Rothbury’s website. Despite the fact that the Aussie Reserve Bank increased their version of the OCR (Official Cash Rate) on Tuesday, it appears that there is not going to be More...

Dr Michael Morris - Animal welfare writer Dr Michael Morris has a PhD in zoology from the University of Auckland. He is presently teaching degree courses in environmental management at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. There has (rightly) been a great deal of concern over the environmental effects that large numbers of cows will have on the fragile environment of the MacKenzie country. Less emphasis has been placed on the More...