Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Paul Mason from Martinborough Vineyard describes the 2010 season 'as a very nervous year for grape growers in Martinborough”. The cooler 2010 climate has produced one of the most aromatic Sauvignon... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The New Year has started in fine style, the media setting the tone for 2011 with the gripping headline: ‘I was groped by Donald Duck'.It is said that truth is stranger than fiction and I doubt... Read More

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz Well a jolly happy new year to you all and if, like me, you made a resolution with no intention of keeping it, you'll be in good company with the rest of the world. My resolution for 2011, (actually... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz It's that time of year again, when we look forward and make plans for the year ahead. I have made the usual new year resolutions - like fitness (more of it) and food (less of it) - but also one... Read More

Hot sun, the rasp of the cicadas…summer's here. That relentless drumming is the mating call of some handsome male plant bugs. Please name me when you see me - I am Kihikihi, the cicada. Photo by Peter Hamill. New Zealand has over 50 species of... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Some months ago I was thrilled to learn that Tauranga-based artist Trevor Pye would be exhibiting in Tauranga in early January. His work has been an inspirational joy ever since I first saw it in 2006 and... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz These days it seems that everyone is intolerant to some type of food. Most commonly it is gluten in grains, lactose in dairy products, seafood and various nuts. While I have no doubt that in the past... Read More

Te Ururoa Flavell MP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz Tēnā koutou katoa. Firstly, I must acknowledge two recent tangi that I have attended: that of Rongomaianiwaniwa (Niwa) Milroy and also that of John Haunui. Haerekōrua. John was... Read More

In my house, hummus is treated like peanut butter. It's gorgeous and garlicky, and everyone loves it on bread or crackers or chopped vegetables. I often have it on toast with tomato for breakfast. Hummus is really simple to make and packed with goodness.... Read More

Philip Holland Financial Independence financialindependence It's coming up to that time of the year...the end of 2010! That means making New Year's resolutions. Most of us make these vows that generally fall into two main categories: 1. Physical... Read More

Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz Certainly the lead up to December 25 was busy for me, with many functions and speaking engagements including a speech at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic School of Business Graduation Ceremony, and attendance... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz Christmas is a great time to take stock of what is really important in life. If you go online there are many versions of the classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas' written by Clement... Read More