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					<title>Third warmest April on record</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4544-third-warmest-april-on-record.html</link>
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Weather Eyewith John Maunder



Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites over the last 100 years including the current Tauranga Airport site from June 1990. 
It is very common for areas such as Tauranga to have had different observation sites over the years and the readings from the earlier sites have been adjusted to...]]></description>
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Weather Eyewith John Maunder



Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites over the last 100 years including the current Tauranga Airport site from June 1990. 
It is very common for areas such as Tauranga to have had different observation sites over the years and the readings from the earlier sites have been adjusted to...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Green Party supports local candidates </title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4541-green-party-supports-local-candidates.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:25:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party



The Green Party has announced that it will support two local Tauranga candidates in the local body elections in 2013 &ndash; Dr Ian McLean and Delwyn Walker.

Ian will stand for Bay of Plenty Regional Council in the Tauranga ward. Delwyn will stand for Tauranga City Council in the Te Papa / Welcome Bay...]]></description>
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Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party



The Green Party has announced that it will support two local Tauranga candidates in the local body elections in 2013 &ndash; Dr Ian McLean and Delwyn Walker.

Ian will stand for Bay of Plenty Regional Council in the Tauranga ward. Delwyn will stand for Tauranga City Council in the Te Papa / Welcome Bay...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Liquefaction in the Bay</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:56:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz



Recent reports of liquefaction problems in the Bay have worried some of the readers.
Many mistakenly believe that liquefaction is a consequence of an earthquake but liquefaction will occur when any seemingly solid, sandy soil reaches a certain level of water saturation. The soil turns to slurry...]]></description>
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Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz



Recent reports of liquefaction problems in the Bay have worried some of the readers.
Many mistakenly believe that liquefaction is a consequence of an earthquake but liquefaction will occur when any seemingly solid, sandy soil reaches a certain level of water saturation. The soil turns to slurry...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Route K is costing local ratepayers</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4523-route-k-is-costing-local-ratepayers.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan



Route K is costing local ratepayers $10,000 per day in interest. 
It was built, at the time, by our council which was frustrated with the slow progress of the State Agency (now NZTA), responsible for building roads. Desperate to do something to alleviate the stress on our local transport network, Route K was...]]></description>
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Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan



Route K is costing local ratepayers $10,000 per day in interest. 
It was built, at the time, by our council which was frustrated with the slow progress of the State Agency (now NZTA), responsible for building roads. Desperate to do something to alleviate the stress on our local transport network, Route K was...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Potential for Maori economy</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4520-potential-maori-economy.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:51:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



Many people are unaware of the size and potential of the Maori contribution to our economy in the Bay of Plenty.
In the wider Bay region, the Maori asset base has been valued at $8.6 billion and delivers more than $1.2 billion to the region&rsquo;s GDP&ndash; approximately 11 per cent of the...]]></description>
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Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



Many people are unaware of the size and potential of the Maori contribution to our economy in the Bay of Plenty.
In the wider Bay region, the Maori asset base has been valued at $8.6 billion and delivers more than $1.2 billion to the region&rsquo;s GDP&ndash; approximately 11 per cent of the...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Delivering security, wellbeing, and respect to older New Zealanders</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4517-delivering-security-wellbeing-and-respect-to-older-new-zealanders.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz



Last Saturday, I opened the National SPCA Conference here in Tauranga. The work the SPCA does, in caring for and looking after neglected animals, is invaluable. So, I am always happy to support them in their work when I can.
In parliament, we have been building up to this week&rsquo;s budget. This Government&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz



Last Saturday, I opened the National SPCA Conference here in Tauranga. The work the SPCA does, in caring for and looking after neglected animals, is invaluable. So, I am always happy to support them in their work when I can.
In parliament, we have been building up to this week&rsquo;s budget. This Government&rsquo;s...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>It's annual plan submission time at Council</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4504-its-annual-plan-submission-time-at-council.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:21:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz



This week elected members listened to submissions from submitters to Council&rsquo;s proposed (draft) annual plan. 
As noted previously numbers of submissions are down to 133 and 566 pages of which 51 were signatures to a petition. A long way from 2500 pages and more than 1000 submissions in...]]></description>
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Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz



This week elected members listened to submissions from submitters to Council&rsquo;s proposed (draft) annual plan. 
As noted previously numbers of submissions are down to 133 and 566 pages of which 51 were signatures to a petition. A long way from 2500 pages and more than 1000 submissions in...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Chairman blasts Tauranga Harbour Recreation Strategy</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:19:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz



Outgoing chair of the Northern Harbour Recreation Forum, Selwyn Hill&rsquo;s message was clear when he said that the 2008 Recreational Strategy Plan has proved to be a complete waste of time and ratepayers&rsquo; money.
This document showed so much promise and stood to be a vehicle and means to...]]></description>
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Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz



Outgoing chair of the Northern Harbour Recreation Forum, Selwyn Hill&rsquo;s message was clear when he said that the 2008 Recreational Strategy Plan has proved to be a complete waste of time and ratepayers&rsquo; money.
This document showed so much promise and stood to be a vehicle and means to...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>A fairer deal for children</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4498-a-fairer-deal-children.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:18:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan



I want to advocate for a fair outcome for children affected by relationship breakdowns. As a father, I struggle with parental squabbles over the care and protection of our children. &nbsp;In particular, those associated with broken relationships.
I don&rsquo;t advocate for couples remaining in dysfunctional and...]]></description>
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Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan



I want to advocate for a fair outcome for children affected by relationship breakdowns. As a father, I struggle with parental squabbles over the care and protection of our children. &nbsp;In particular, those associated with broken relationships.
I don&rsquo;t advocate for couples remaining in dysfunctional and...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Support for community gardens</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4495-support-community-gardens.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:16:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



Last week, I visited Whangamata and saw its attractive civic gardens, filled with spinach and parsley, where local residents are encouraged to harvest produce for their own use. What a great idea, I thought, and I wondered why more local councils don&rsquo;t do this sort of initiative.
Turning...]]></description>
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Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



Last week, I visited Whangamata and saw its attractive civic gardens, filled with spinach and parsley, where local residents are encouraged to harvest produce for their own use. What a great idea, I thought, and I wondered why more local councils don&rsquo;t do this sort of initiative.
Turning...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Apples, oranges and an elephant</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4442-apples-oranges-and-an-elephant.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:53:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



Do you really think that comparing one insurance quote with another gives you the whole picture? The reality is that two quotes from different advisers or providers can be very different and that is why sometimes you might be comparing an apple with an orange, or possibly in the worst case scenario,...]]></description>
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Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz



Do you really think that comparing one insurance quote with another gives you the whole picture? The reality is that two quotes from different advisers or providers can be very different and that is why sometimes you might be comparing an apple with an orange, or possibly in the worst case scenario,...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Why would ratepayers help fund a cultural centre…</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4439-why-would-ratepayers-help-fund-cultural-centre.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:51:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor



I read with concern on the Sunlive website (29/04/13) that Tauranga City Council is considering helping to fund a Mauao Cultural Centre that will take advantage of the cruise ship visitors to our wonderful city. Don&rsquo;t get me wrong &ndash; I am strongly in favour of such a venture, but it must...]]></description>
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Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor



I read with concern on the Sunlive website (29/04/13) that Tauranga City Council is considering helping to fund a Mauao Cultural Centre that will take advantage of the cruise ship visitors to our wonderful city. Don&rsquo;t get me wrong &ndash; I am strongly in favour of such a venture, but it must...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Foul smelling reforms and power prices</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4436-foul-smelling-reforms-and-power-prices.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:49:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan



Concerns about above average power price rises in Tauranga and foul smelling reforms for trades&rsquo; registrations have been attracting my attention.
Recently, during ministerial question time in the House I asked Hon Simon Bridges if, as the Minister of Energy and Resources, was he aware that his own Government&rsquo;s...]]></description>
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Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan



Concerns about above average power price rises in Tauranga and foul smelling reforms for trades&rsquo; registrations have been attracting my attention.
Recently, during ministerial question time in the House I asked Hon Simon Bridges if, as the Minister of Energy and Resources, was he aware that his own Government&rsquo;s...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Mining your back yard </title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4433-mining-your-back-yard.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:46:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party



Mining and drilling are messy activities and routinely involve serious environmental effects such as in Waihi. That mining might take place in any back yard, including yours.
The Canadian company, Glass Earth Gold, is prospecting in the hills above Te Puke. A nervous local group meets occasionally to...]]></description>
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Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party



Mining and drilling are messy activities and routinely involve serious environmental effects such as in Waihi. That mining might take place in any back yard, including yours.
The Canadian company, Glass Earth Gold, is prospecting in the hills above Te Puke. A nervous local group meets occasionally to...]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Draft Bay of Plenty Regional Coastal Environment Plan </title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/4430-draft-bay-of-plenty-regional-coastal-environment-plan.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:45:00 +1200</pubDate>
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Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



Last week the Bay of Plenty Regional Council signed off a draft Regional Coastal Environment Plan for public feedback. The plan has been updated to give effect to the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement and the new Bay of Plenty Regional Policy Statement. It identifies issues and objectives...]]></description>
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Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



Last week the Bay of Plenty Regional Council signed off a draft Regional Coastal Environment Plan for public feedback. The plan has been updated to give effect to the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement and the new Bay of Plenty Regional Policy Statement. It identifies issues and objectives...]]></content:encoded>
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