Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz This week I rocked up to the Sin Centre, ripped my clothes off and a dude in a white coat was all over me, like a rash. Now already I can hear you saying that I would be a prime candidate for the Sin... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Tauranga's so-called heritage in the form of the Historic Village and The Cargo Shed are set to cost ratepayers plenty into the future. Council decided to basically maintain the status quo at the... Read More

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. By 'Sunrise”, they were serious and met at... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Please, let'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... Read More

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. Economic growth is important for us all as it provides more jobs, more money,... Read More

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. He told me to stick to one point and then the councillors might understand me. He probably... Read More

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's not forget that many... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor On Tuesday I attended the Priority One ‘Shaping Our Future' 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... Read More

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... Read More

Daz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz A few weeks ago I shared a mixed base for a beef or lamb curry. This week we'll lift it up another level and go for something that will really sock it to you! It's a punchy... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid got dressed up into his good gear last Friday night for the Bay of Plenty Cricket prize giving and launch of the BOP Cricket history book. There was plenty of glitz and... Read More

Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic I'd like to dispel some of the myths about heart disease risk. I am on cholesterol medication therefore I do not need to strictly manage my diet. Incorrect. Cholesterol medication moderates the natural cholesterol... Read More