Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party The Tauranga monthly film group recently showed 'Growthbusters”, the story of one man's fight against the prophet Growth. Set in Colorado, the film documents the effects on a small town of determined... Read More

Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz Reform of local government is underway. The minister will announce proposed changes in the next few weeks. Nobody knows exactly what is planned, but I am picking the changes to include; fewer... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz Leadership positions were offered in this column earlier this month. I have had a number of requests for more information and for a fuller job description. I must remind you that, from the Davos... Read More

Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic Be happy, do the things you want to do, love the ones you have around you and reap the benefits of improved wellbeing and good health. I write my column today in loving memory of Kevin Manuhiri Wehipeihana. The... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A big occasion in Bay of Plenty Cricket takes place this weekend when the Bay celebrates 80 years of representative cricket. Things were very different in the country when the first... Read More

Daz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz As the mercury rises, I am sure people slow down. I witnessed this last Sunday at the Mount market. The heat was drawing most people to any shade and there was no sense of urgency.... Read More

Angela ScottChairwomanAge Concern Tauranga People have called the Age Concern office wondering if there is anywhere they can get cheaper dental treatment. I am well aware that many older people don't go to the dentist for check-ups because of the... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser Word of warning: historical accuracy is not Paul W.S Anderson's strong point, so if you are looking for a period piece, abandon all hope now. What Anderson is good at is explosions, sword fights, bizarre military... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Almost every long-term disease will be either caused or affected by inflammation. Fortunately, modern medicine has at its disposal a wide array of anti-inflammatory medications; ranging from the humble... Read More

Martial Musingswith Grant Buchanan of Mile HighKarate and Youngforest Tai Chi We all want the best for our children. How can we build that unflappable confidence, focus and 'go get ‘em” attitude that will lead to success in their lives.... Read More

Virginia Iovine-Turner Cucina Amorewww.cucinaamore.co.nz For you garden lovers, the zucchinis are streaming through, and this has to be one of my favourite dishes. It can also be replaced with egg plant. It's great as a side dish or even for those... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Rainfalls for the month of March have been recorded in Tauranga since 1898 - except for 1904, 1908, and 1909. This graph shows the range of rainfalls from a high of 504mm in 1979, to a low of 5mm in 1943. The second... Read More