Blogs

Respect for beach volunteers

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz Here's a few words in support of the good folk who keep our beaches safe in summer.I have been in serious training after recovering from my surgery a few long months ago, before which I am sure... Read More

Council committee structures

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz At a full council meeting on Wednesday, the new committee structures were confirmed. David Stewart will chair Strategy and Policy, I will chair Projects and Monitoring, Murray Guy will chair Wastewater... Read More

School of hard knocks

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The tragedy on the roads continues, not only with motor vehicles, but in the last week a spate of cycle deaths to add to the horror. As a car driver and try-hard cyclist, I see the risks from both sides... Read More

A new girl in town

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Just in time for summer, Morton Estate has launched ‘Mimi', the latest addition to its Methode Traditionelle range. Look out for the distinctively-packaged Mimi, selling now at supermarkets and... Read More

Email is dead, yeah right

Andrew Nimick Point Concept twitter.com/andrewnim However, that is what some ‘authorities' have been saying for some time now. Instant messaging and the rise of social media (Facebook) would mean an end to email. Possibly for consumers, but... Read More

RWC take two

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sidline Sid has taken a few days to reflect on the action at the World Rowing Championships, the memories will be etched in his lifetime recollections forever. Saturday's finals,... Read More

Artist Jim Colzato

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Jim Colzato comes from France and after many years of travelling the world has arrived in Tauranga. Jim is a consummate artist with multiple talents who is rapidly establishing himself in Tauranga as an... Read More

Not on the list

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Rogers Rabbits columns are well known for their high standards of in-depth research, perceptive grasp of the topic, and sharp insightful observations; not to mention effective use of humour - but today's... Read More

A touchy issue...

Dr David Wellington Greerton Chiropractic greertonchiropractic The topic of stroke (as a result of vertebral artery dissection) and chiropractic manipulation is always delicate if not inflammatory. There are two opposing opinions. First is, the... Read More

Toddlers at meal time

Carol Stovold Quality Kidz www.qualitykidz.co.nz There's nothing like taking the children out for dinner at a function with the in-laws to make a parent decide to work on their offsprings' table manners. Table manners are another way that people... Read More

Murphy’s law

Philip Holland Financial Independence financialindependence Murphy's Law is an old adage that is typically stated as, ‘Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong'. We all know our friend Murphy and you have probably experienced Murphy's Law... Read More

Purchases demand caution

Bryan Easton Grimshaw & Co www.grimshaw.co.nz Two recent high court judgments highlight the need for buyers of residential property to be cautious when purchasing 'off the plans'. Both judgments concerned the recently-built apartment buildings... Read More