<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/">
	<channel>
		<title>SunLive</title>
		<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/</link>
		<description>The Bays' News First</description>
		<language>en</language>

		<lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 22:21:20 +1200</lastBuildDate>
		<generator>NewsFirst</generator>
		<ttl>60</ttl>
		<image>
			<url>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/assets/images/rss.gif</url>
			<title>SunLive</title>

			<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz</link>
		</image>
		<item>
					<title>Tougher loan shark laws</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/3018-tougher-loan-shark-laws.html</link>
					<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 08:23:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz



In the last fortnight I&rsquo;ve gone around the country as Minister of Consumer Affairs to talk to people about a significant piece of consumer law reform I&rsquo;m leading: tougher loan shark laws.
The Government has a law &ndash; a draft Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill &ndash;...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz



In the last fortnight I&rsquo;ve gone around the country as Minister of Consumer Affairs to talk to people about a significant piece of consumer law reform I&rsquo;m leading: tougher loan shark laws.
The Government has a law &ndash; a draft Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill &ndash;...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Katikati is moving</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/3008-katikati-is-moving.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 09:40:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz



Katikati has been slipping south for a number of years.
It was originally Athenree, was set up to be in Waterford and then somehow slipped across the river to its current position.
The last move was not well thought out. The town centre got crammed between the river and the schools&rsquo; zone....]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz



Katikati has been slipping south for a number of years.
It was originally Athenree, was set up to be in Waterford and then somehow slipped across the river to its current position.
The last move was not well thought out. The town centre got crammed between the river and the schools&rsquo; zone....]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Coal realities</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/3006-coal-realities.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 09:39:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party



Jeanette Fitzsimons, retired co-leader of the Green Party, was in town this week.
Her themes: coal exploitation, how New Zealand is contributing to global warming, and the failings of the RMA.
The RMA requires that consequences for global warming are considered during a resource consent process.
However,...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party



Jeanette Fitzsimons, retired co-leader of the Green Party, was in town this week.
Her themes: coal exploitation, how New Zealand is contributing to global warming, and the failings of the RMA.
The RMA requires that consequences for global warming are considered during a resource consent process.
However,...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Check out Papamoa Hills Regional Park</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/3004-check-out-papamoa-hills-regional-park.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 09:38:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



On a glorious day last week, on my way home from a meeting, I took a detour and visited the Papamoa Hills Regional Park &ndash; one of two properties owned by Bay of Plenty Regional Council which provide recreation and open space opportunities to the Bay of Plenty community, while protecting...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



On a glorious day last week, on my way home from a meeting, I took a detour and visited the Papamoa Hills Regional Park &ndash; one of two properties owned by Bay of Plenty Regional Council which provide recreation and open space opportunities to the Bay of Plenty community, while protecting...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Brand BOP</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/3002-brand-bop.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 09:37:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz



The reform of local government will get underway later this year with some legislative change and work being done on how to get local government working better. 
Let&rsquo;s not forget that many of the cost drivers for local government have been beyond the control of local government and...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz



The reform of local government will get underway later this year with some legislative change and work being done on how to get local government working better. 
Let&rsquo;s not forget that many of the cost drivers for local government have been beyond the control of local government and...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Do you know how democracy works?</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2967-do-you-know-how-democracy-works.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:14:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Te Ururoa FlavellMP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz



Tena ano tatou katoa.
I was surprised to receive an invite from an old work colleague to attend the Tauranga Sunrise Rotary Club recently.&nbsp; By &ldquo;Sunrise&rdquo;, they were serious and met at 7.00am!
As I admitted to the audience, I wondered what the heck I was doing speaking with...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Te Ururoa FlavellMP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz



Tena ano tatou katoa.
I was surprised to receive an invite from an old work colleague to attend the Tauranga Sunrise Rotary Club recently.&nbsp; By &ldquo;Sunrise&rdquo;, they were serious and met at 7.00am!
As I admitted to the audience, I wondered what the heck I was doing speaking with...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>A better way to reduce power costs</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2965-a-better-way-to-reduce-power-costs.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:13:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party



Please, let&rsquo;s keep the horse in front of the cart. Yes, we want to support disadvantaged people in our community. But to do so through an on-going subsidy on resource use is a dangerous step backwards.
We tried &lsquo;farming for the subsidy&rsquo; under the Muldoon Government. Twenty five years...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party



Please, let&rsquo;s keep the horse in front of the cart. Yes, we want to support disadvantaged people in our community. But to do so through an on-going subsidy on resource use is a dangerous step backwards.
We tried &lsquo;farming for the subsidy&rsquo; under the Muldoon Government. Twenty five years...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Use by date for the submission process</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2963-use-date-submission-process.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:11:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz



A well meaning district councillor gave me advice last week on making my submission to the Long Term Plan.&nbsp;
He told me to stick to one point and then the councillors might understand me. He probably didn&rsquo;t realise that he was suggesting that two points rubbed together generating a conclusion...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz



A well meaning district councillor gave me advice last week on making my submission to the Long Term Plan.&nbsp;
He told me to stick to one point and then the councillors might understand me. He probably didn&rsquo;t realise that he was suggesting that two points rubbed together generating a conclusion...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Bay of Plenty does well in regional economic rankings</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2961-bay-of-plenty-does-well-regional-economic-rankings.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:11:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



As a region, the Bay of Plenty is doing many things right and this is flowing through into our economic performance.&nbsp;
Economic growth is important for us all as it provides more jobs, more money, and an opportunity for an improved lifestyle. Our progress is shown by the Regional Rankings...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



As a region, the Bay of Plenty is doing many things right and this is flowing through into our economic performance.&nbsp;
Economic growth is important for us all as it provides more jobs, more money, and an opportunity for an improved lifestyle. Our progress is shown by the Regional Rankings...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Brand BOP</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2959-brand-bop.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:10:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz



The reform of local government will get underway later this year with some legislative change and work being done on how to get local government working better. 
Let&rsquo;s not forget that many of the cost drivers for local government have been beyond the control of local government and...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz



The reform of local government will get underway later this year with some legislative change and work being done on how to get local government working better. 
Let&rsquo;s not forget that many of the cost drivers for local government have been beyond the control of local government and...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Bay of Plenty one of the top performing regions in New Zealand </title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2957-bay-of-plenty-one-of-top-performing-regions-new-zealand.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:01:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



John CroninBOP Regional Council Chairmanwww.envbop.govt.nz



Some great news this week that the Bay of Plenty was one of the top performing regions in New Zealand last year, according to a report from Business and Economic Research Ltd.
We rank just behind the new Auckland Council, and improved five places from 2010. These national rankings of...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



John CroninBOP Regional Council Chairmanwww.envbop.govt.nz



Some great news this week that the Bay of Plenty was one of the top performing regions in New Zealand last year, according to a report from Business and Economic Research Ltd.
We rank just behind the new Auckland Council, and improved five places from 2010. These national rankings of...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Shaping our future</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2951-shaping-our-future.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:05:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor



On Tuesday I attended the Priority One &lsquo;Shaping Our Future&rsquo; Business Summit at the new TECT Arena.
What a great venue, and another huge asset for our city. I offer a bouquet to Priority One for continuing to advocate for our city and our region. Priority One is a &lsquo;big picture&rsquo;...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor



On Tuesday I attended the Priority One &lsquo;Shaping Our Future&rsquo; Business Summit at the new TECT Arena.
What a great venue, and another huge asset for our city. I offer a bouquet to Priority One for continuing to advocate for our city and our region. Priority One is a &lsquo;big picture&rsquo;...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Wheel clamping and emissions trading</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2941-wheel-clamping-and-emissions-trading.html</link>
					<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 08:41:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz



Being a minister has seen me get around the country a fair bit in the last fortnight.
I&rsquo;ve been in Auckland meeting with the parking enforcement industry to help facilitate a code of conduct on wheel clamping, an issue of growing concern recently. I&rsquo;ve also led consultation meetings in Gisborne,...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz



Being a minister has seen me get around the country a fair bit in the last fortnight.
I&rsquo;ve been in Auckland meeting with the parking enforcement industry to help facilitate a code of conduct on wheel clamping, an issue of growing concern recently. I&rsquo;ve also led consultation meetings in Gisborne,...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Making the most of it</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2925-making-most-of-it.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:46:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz



The sword of reform is hanging above local government&rsquo;s head.
The government has an 8-point plan and intends to legislate for the changes starting later this year. I think the plan is like the Curates egg - good in parts.
&nbsp;I think the need to examine costs and funding of infrastructure...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz



The sword of reform is hanging above local government&rsquo;s head.
The government has an 8-point plan and intends to legislate for the changes starting later this year. I think the plan is like the Curates egg - good in parts.
&nbsp;I think the need to examine costs and funding of infrastructure...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
				<item>
					<title>Down with Political Posturing</title>
					<link>http://www.sunlive.co.nz/blogs/2923-down-political-posturing.html</link>
					<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:45:00 +1200</pubDate>
					<description><![CDATA[



Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



It shouldn&rsquo;t annoy me, because it is unfortunately part of the political scene, but I dislike political posturing.&nbsp; 
I prefer straight-up information provision and honest discussion, rather than attacks in the media with a range of hidden agendas.&nbsp; Even worse, are comments made...]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[



Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz



It shouldn&rsquo;t annoy me, because it is unfortunately part of the political scene, but I dislike political posturing.&nbsp; 
I prefer straight-up information provision and honest discussion, rather than attacks in the media with a range of hidden agendas.&nbsp; Even worse, are comments made...]]></content:encoded>
					<category domain="http://www.sunlive.co.nz">News</category>
					<dc:creator>SunLive</dc:creator>
				</item>
					</channel>
</rss>

