Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz I recently attended a meeting of landowners from the Te Manaia catchment - this is the catchment of the Te Manaia Stream just south of Katikati which flows from the Kaimai Department of Conservation... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz Te Puke at last I have not written about Te Puke in this column before. I have plenty of documentation on the town, but I had no background to offer any worthwhile comments. As with most visitors... Read More

Andrew von Dadelszen Former Regional Councillor It is annual plan submission time again and I hope our councilors continue to be mindful to cut their cloth to meet the tight economic environment. You may remember that your regional... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We expect some interesting responses to the Transport Minister's call for comments on the give way rule.Steven Joyce says our current give way rules for turning vehicles are confusing and out of step... Read More

Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz The government has this week released its Fresh Water Reforms. In brief, this provides for a ‘package of initiatives that recognises the strategic value of fresh water to New Zealand's... Read More

Josh HoskinSmart Money [email protected] I know I have discussed this before, but it may be worth reminding you about. The public have choices in a vast array of decisions they make every day. Whether to get financial advice is an example... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz Currently on average, 14.8 per cent of our population in the Bay of Plenty are aged 65 years or over. This varies across the region - with 17.3 per cent over 65 years old in Tauranga, compared... Read More

Dawn Kiddie Great grub in a minute www.sunlive.co.nz This delicious dish can be served as a lunch or light dinner option - I bought this beautiful salmon piece from the Good Food Company as they have their new range of Okiwi Bay Pure NZ Salmon... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sidline Sid was delighted to see that a local Mount Maunganui group of women are putting together a Roller Derby ‘Crew' to compete in the non stop action ‘sport'. While... Read More

Luis Moresco Life Personal Fitness www.sunlive.co.nz The signature multisport event in the Bay of Plenty is one of the largest multisport events in the country. The event attracts both the elite and casual and this spectacular 67km course can be... Read More

Jaine Kirtley Bay Naturopath baynaturopath.co.nz Sugar is part of the way of life for most people in New Zealand; home baking, morning teas, afternoon teas, desserts, lollies, ice cream, sugary drinks and so much more. But these sugary foods cause... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I thought for a change, we would look at what I do to maintain my health. Some readers know that I spent many years with a range of health issues, including CFS and chronic respiratory (bronchiectasis)... Read More