Ady Breeds Eating with Ady www.sunlive.co.nz The last week has been a little quiet down here on The Strand and I do not have a lot to crow about, except the boss's cooking skills. The man made such a fuss - and I must say a fantastic job - of cooking... Read More

Josh HoskinSmart Money [email protected] It feels to me like there is nothing more in decline in this world than people who actually care. If you are a customer receiving service, no matter who you are, you deserve respect. Following on from... Read More

Carol Stovold Quality Kidz qualitykidz.co.nz 'I'm Sorry” - two little words that carry so much meaning - or so little. They can be used for seeking forgiveness or simply a token gesture that requires nothing in return as a cultural politeness.... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz As the mural town of New Zealand, Katikati will once again host the Legacy Trust NZ Mural Contest & Arts Festival. Be sure to highlight these key dates on your 2011 arts calendar. From October 11-16 this... Read More

Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz I'm worried. I'm worried about the economic sustainability of Tauranga and particularly -employment. My worries aren't new - just re-sharpened by the impact of the global financial crisis.... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz The Katikati Community Board heard an update on rural lifestyle planning from a council senior planner last week. The concept of a Rural 3 lifestyle structure planning is a mystery and even a threat... Read More

John Cronin BOP Regional Council Chairman www.envbop.govt.nz It was our retiring CEO Bill Bayfields first day on the job as CEO of Canterbury Regional Council and I was there representing Bay of Plenty council, along with three other councillors,... Read More

Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz Hon Tony Ryall and I recently handed over a cheque for nearly $54,000 from the government to the Trustpower TECT Helicopter Trust. As you'll probably know, this air ambulance service operates in our... Read More

Write Space Literary news, views and reviews http://taurangawriters.org.nz Part of the evolution of organisms is a tendency for the strong to prey upon the weak. While this is useful for the initial establishment of a species, there comes a point... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz There is nothing like a good bottle of red wine and a movie on a rainy afternoon and it looks as though we are in for a few, so best grab a bottle of this lovely Ash Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon today.... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The annual plan process is complete - signalling a rates rise and a return to regular business for the Tauranga City Council. The annual plan was due to be confirmed on Thursday, after The Weekend... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It seems a lot of people have had their lives upended by Rick Torscale and travel plans disrupted by Ash Cloud. Man, are those two trouble. I've known some troublemakers in my time, including another... Read More