Jessica BellNutritionist www.sunlive.co.nz For many of us, Easter means long car trips to visit family and friends or going on holidays at far-flung destinations. Hours spent in the car with only petrol stations and takeaway outlets for refueling... Read More

Andrew von Dadelszen Former Regional Councillor As a host ambassador for a Christchurch family, as part of the ‘Ten Days in Tauranga' project, I got far more than I gave. This wonderful initiative, driven by Mayor Stuart Crosby and our local... Read More

Mary Parker Coaching the Attitude coachingtheattitude An obstacle is something you see when you take your eyes off the goal.- Anonymous This quote is something I have been taking very much to heart lately. I have recently had an operation and during... Read More

Carol Stovold Quality Kidz qualitykidz.co.nz Easter is usually celebrated with chocolate, often creating a sugar rush in refined sugar and fat and low in nutritional value, which sends children bouncing off the walls. There are many great ways... Read More

Ady Breeds Eating with Ady www.sunlive.co.nz Howdy all you good folk out there, I am going to tell you a little story that I did not think was that funny, but according to the head man, everyone but me thought so. The Shag that Shagged me I was... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While the Easter weekend break provided plenty of rugby action, the decision by many clubs to schedule their games on Thursday evening or Good Friday, meant that there was little serious... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz In 2004, Time Magazine rated cardiac researcher Paul Ridker as one of the most influential people in heart research. Dr Paul Ridker is Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and directs... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz In the news this week is the story of a man who cooked and ate one of his fingers. This has caused quite some consternation among folk who don't like the idea. Self-cannibalism would appear to be illegal,... Read More

Write Space Literary news, views and reviews http://taurangawriters.org.nz When I was a child, we'd be sent off to the local fleapit for the children's morning matinee - the serial, a cartoon and a full-length film. All this for sixpence each!... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz At a lengthy but full council meeting this week elected members heard from local entrepreneur and past MP Bob Clarkson. Colloquially know as Bob the Builder, he told us that he had run out of... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz I am really enjoying the wines from Margrain Vineyard and their 2009 Chardonnay is a real palate pleaser. Margrain is a boutique estate in the Martinborough region, producing superb handcrafted wines. In... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz The recent Northern and Southern Harbour Recreation Forums are a welcome initiative supporting the harbour and our freedom to be able to access and enjoy this major asset of the Bay. The Bay of... Read More