Te Ururoa Flavell MP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz Tena tatou katoa. Well, what an amazing sporting week we have just had. The All Blacks overcame the French and the Warriors upset the Storm and made it into the NRL Grand Final for only... Read More

Ian McLean Green candidate for Tauranga The Green Party insists the question of child poverty in New Zealand can be addressed and has proposed four solutions: Make Working for Families work for every low income family, provide better study support... Read More

Daz Switalla Flavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz As daylight saving looms and the weather gets warmer, there is the between season of spring. I see the first shoots of asparagus are in store at a high price - so I'll leave... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid is getting square eyes from watching the (SKY) television coverage of the Rugby World Cup, with up to three games in a row at the weekend's compulsory viewing. Two thirds... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz The majority of people who call me are using natural health supplements. The most common are Omega 3 Fish oil and some form of vitamin mixture. As part of any initial conversation I always ask about... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz The floortalks organised by Tauranga Art Gallery are a special art experience. Our art gallery often has leading artists, art writers and curators from other galleries sharing their extensive knowledge... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz My favourite wine of the moment is Bird Riesling, best words to describe this wine, ‘exciting' and ‘vibrant'! Steve Bird considers Riesling to be the greatest of all classic white grape... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The really big news this week is not the RWC and Tauranga's pitiful part in it. Nor is it the government's scramble to legalise video surveillance of dodgy characters. The big news, largely missed... Read More

Claire Rogers Cool products and foodie things www.sunlive.co.nz I love lamb! It is quick and easy to prepare and so tasty. The Good Food Trading Co has the ultimate answer to a quick impressive dinner for those unexpected guests: Lamb scotch racks... Read More

Ady Breeds Dog's Breakfast www.sunlive.co.nz But the circus stays in Tauranga. The comments and accusations have been flowing on Sunlive - just like the beer around the rest of the country - about the 'Cup” debacle, or lack of it. Too bloody... Read More

Andrew von Dadelszen Former Regional Councillor The Rugby World Cup is proving to be a stunning opportunity to showcase our country and our regions. New Zealanders and tourists alike are just buzzing - everywhere, that is, except in Tauranga. It... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Elected members had a marathon nine and a quarter hour meeting session on Monday. The full council agenda wasn't that big - only 231 pages, but there were some issues that created lengthy debate. The... Read More