Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz Something tells me it is conference season in New Zealand. In the last couple of weeks, I have spoken to three great conferences locally - all of which have been held at the Sebel Hotel. The first was... Read More

Brent Trail Managing DirectorSurveying Services Ltd The long awaited new rural lifestyle zone at Minden got the go ahead recently when the Western Bay of Plenty District Council approved the structure plan for the area. There were few surprises... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Divine mulled wine is the perfect way to warm up on chilly nights, especially after a day skiing. The wonderful aroma of hot spices is always a warm welcome to guests.Divine mulled wine is made locally... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Warning: Contains offensive language, sexual themes and a good rogering. The Americans have a saying when talking about the sporting teams they support; 'We're rooting for them.” For those who... Read More

Ian McLean Green candidate for Tauranga If you care about early childhood issues, you need to come to the free Children's Forum; ‘Kiwi Kids are our Future' at Otumoetai Primary School Hall, 7pm on Tuesday, August 23. At the youth forum last... Read More

Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz Regionalisation is a word likely to become more talked of during the next little while. New Zealand was founded on a strong regional approach, you only have to look at sport to see how regionally... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz WBOPDC has insisted its financial management is rated as one of the best in the country. The figures are out; we are fourth. We have the fourth highest debt per capita of all district councils... Read More

Ady Breeds Dog's Breakfast www.sunlive.co.nz The cold doesn't seem to bother some of my canine colleagues, such as Bellamy the St Bernard. The boss and I bumped into him the other day - probably the coldest day you would ever want to go for a walk... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz It's been heavy going at city hall this week with full council meetings overlapping three year/Ten Year Plan discussions and debate. All the big spend-ups by yesteryear councils, no matter how... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz I'm a great believer in the philosophy of 'working together, we can all achieve so much more”. We are starting to see the fruits of this in and around the Tauranga Harbour. There are... Read More

The Wild SideBy Brian Rogers The target: Pests, rabbit, pheasantThe weapon: Escort 20g semi auto shotgunThe sidekick: German shorthaired pointerThe vehicle: Mitsubishi Triton GLS 4WD ute The Wild Side team responded to an SOS call this week; a... Read More

Virginia Iovine-Turner Cucina Amore www.cucinaamore.co.nz The demos this week included passing on some tips and sharing a few recipes from my trip to Italy. I thought I would take myself out of my Italian kitchen and make my favourite slice. I... Read More