Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz The environment has only one pollutant. It is called people. Take away people and we can have a pristine, uncontaminated masterpiece of nature that should only be enjoyed from a respectful distance.... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Many of the weedy species that are invading and damaging our natural areas are ornamental plants that have ‘jumped the fence' from gardens and gone wild. It costs councils, government departments... Read More

Biting Back in the Baywith Pinky Green Since last week and during last weekend recreational fishing in the Western Bay of Plenty has grown more patchy and harder. Arch McTainsh (Enterprise) last Friday and Saturday found the tarakihi fishing in... Read More

First ImpressionsBy Brendan Horan New Zealand First is opposed to the sale of state assets. The delay in the sale of Mighty River Power until next year does give time to place National under intense scrutiny. Simply put, the economic mechanics... Read More

Debra JagerHome Instead Senior Care Popular activities that incorporate movement are often the best way to keep seniors active. To stay independent and enjoy the quality of life that we all want as we age, we need to do some activity. Because if... Read More

Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic I spend many hours out and about talking to people about looking after their health and especially their hearts. Most of the time we get talking about stress and the negative impact that even low level, long... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz Smoked food has been around for a long time. In fact, cavemen would have discovered meat hung to dry would acquire a smoky flavour from the enclosed fire. Later a curing process... Read More

Age Concern Tauranga The Tauranga Age Concern co-ordinator has attended a conference in Wellington this month in light of elder abuse. Elder abuse can happen in different ways. It can be threats or coercion; physical abuse - hitting older people,... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A new representative rugby competition has breathed fresh life into Western Bay rugby players on the fringe of provincial selection. The Stan Meads Cup, which is centred on the Chiefs... Read More

Melanie ShortMarketing and Sponsorship ManagerSport Bay of Plenty When I started working in the Sport and Recreation sector less than a year ago, I realised very quickly what a broad and diverse industry this is. Sport Bay of Plenty work with... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Last week we started to look at our built-in repair systems. Without these our first health problem may well have been our last! The health issues that we experience are often the result of these repair... Read More

Virginia Iovine-Turner Cucina Amorewww.cucinaamore.co.nz Biscotti Ingredients 3 cups plain flour 100g butter, softened 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon orange rind 1 tablespoon lemon rind 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon... Read More