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Bay of Plenty A-Z Sports Directory

Megan Cleverley Sport ManagerSport Bay of Plenty Finding a contact for sporting clubs can be a real challenge for the community especially as contacts can change so frequently. Sport Bay of Plenty has over the past few years produced a FREE Bay... Read More

What about the new iPhone 5?

Graeme Elvinof Mackenzie Elvin I love new technology and one of the latest releases is the new iPhone 5. I want one, my staff all want one too, and they want me to pay for it. I know why my staff want one; they get a flash toy, music, camera,... Read More

Seize the weather windows

Biting Back in the Baywith Pinky Green Western Bay of Plenty fishing opportunities have remained few but some have seized those rare opportunities and found the fishing to be 'pretty good”. Most of those, who did seize the windows in the... Read More

Surprising results from nutritional therapy

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz My goal through this column is to give general nutritional advice to help people improve their health. When giving specific personalised advice we are often trying to achieve multiple goals where we try... Read More

Orange, the colour of spring

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz As the winter fades from our memory, now that it's spring, salads and lighter meals are on the menu. Oranges, which are in plentiful supply locally, are a great way to get... Read More

Graffiti Writer

Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Watene Williams or 'Ras 1' as he is also known is emerging as a leading Graffiti Writer talent in Tauranga and further field. Contemporary Graffiti art can take on many forms and is not to be confused with... Read More

Add flavour with aromatic sauces and condiments

Gourmet Guideby Jo Blennerhassett of The Good Food Trading Co. Aromatics is a Hawke's Bay company that makes a range of handmade cooking sauces and condiments. Noel Corbett launched Aromatics at the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market and from there grew... Read More

Teaching our children to reach for the stars

Captivating childrenby Anna Rutten from Kidiwise Early Learning Centre I've just finished reading ‘Making a Difference' by Owen Glenn, yes the chap who flew back from overseas to put the record straight on his big donation to Winston Peters.... Read More

Spring to it

Nicki Scott Recreation AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty It is ‘officially' SPRING - time to enjoy the wonderful spring flowers, the warmer weather and begin the countdown to daylight saving! As the days become longer, why not challenge yourself... Read More

Village idiots still doing the same dance

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It's been another tumultuous week in the news, with not only the ownership of water under the spotlight, but also the air. Anyone who thinks they can corner the market for air really does have their... Read More

A load of old compost

News HoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Do you know Jack Sh*t? I didn't know Jack Sh*t, until the weekend. Uncle Scotty came around in the weekend with a load of compost for Mrs Boss's vege garden expansion. He brought the Casanova of Katikati -... Read More

Festive cheer in Holsts' latest offering

Claire RogersCool products and foodie things www.sunlive.co.nz With over 30 years of writing cookbooks together Alison and son Simon Holst have put out a great little book just in time for all your Christmas cooking. Simon and Alison say the recipes... Read More