News HoundsAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz This pup's horizons were broadened when the boss packed up the wagon and we headed out of town this week. We had some work to do, down country. After a very long drive we arrived in the dark at a farm near... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Along with some other elected members I attended the signing ceremony of the Deed of Settlement of Historical Claims between Ngati Ranginui and the Crown (Government/taxpayers). The settlement... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party 'Muir's Reef is within the area currently under land claim negotiation by Waitaha.” 'Waitaha have not been consulted about the proposed mining in this area.” 'Waitaha do not support this mining.” These... Read More

Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz I ‘m not sure why the BOP Regional Council decided to change their name from Environment BOP or EBOP as it was commonly called. That was a decision before my time .Environment BOP, or... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz I am very concerned about local government reform. I agree with the need for change. I applaud the aim of efficient and effective local government. We need to reduce bureaucracy, simplify and... Read More

Jonathan Allenfrom Car Connexxion So last Sunday night at 10 I got the call that most husbands dread from my wife. 'The car started beeping at me and then smoke (steam as it turned out) started coming out from the bonnet the car has stopped and... Read More

Gourmet Guideby Jo Blennerhassett of The Good Food Trading Co. Hot Samoan Boys chilli sauce is a fabulous new product in store this week at The Good Food Trading Co. and the Hot Samoan Boys are sampling it on Saturday. It is a chilli sauce made... Read More

Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz For Tauranga painter Lyn Rundle it's back to art after many years. Like many painters other priorities often take precedence and now that Lyn has retired from teaching she can devote even more time to expressing... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Matakana Island rugby supporters could not believe their eyes when an All Black stepped off the barge last Saturday to play for his club's second team against the island side. Tanerau... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz When it comes to heart-health, the objectives are to support your body's natural processes that help promote cardiovascular health. The first step is to maintain high levels of a wide range of dietary... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz In the last fortnight a number of significant events have been held locally. It was great to go to a large fundraising dinner at the Tauranga Racecourse where about $70,000 was raised for Kidney Kids... Read More

Claire RogersAll about wine www.sunlive.co.nz The Marisco Vineyard's 2009 Noble Sauvignon Blanc has just won a gold medal at the Decanter Wine Awards London 2012. I have to say I am not surprised to hear that it has won this award, this is a truly... Read More