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The real secret to younger skin

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz After my morning shave I use a natural paraben-free antioxidant moisturiser which helps to nourish and hydrate skin and of course feels great. The skin is our largest organ and has a surprising ability... Read More

Fresh, vibrant tastes of summer

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz It was a pleasure to enjoy a glass of the 2010 Mills Reef Reserve Pinot Gris in the barrel room with Dan Shea from Mills Reef Winery. What a lovely, fresh and vibrant summer wine. The grapes were... Read More

Councils reap benefits

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The introduction/induction process for the new councils continued this week. All three local councils - the regional council, Western Bay District Council and Tauranga City had a ‘meet and... Read More

From around the estuary

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz We have the results from the first round of the Te Puna Food Bowl. Ducks 1, Cat 0 (see full match report below). Black Cat 1, Blackbirds 0, Wild Roosters 0, the Mad German 6. Ralph the Cat, a team... Read More

The Soldier

By Wayne Jessop The pain was worse tonight. Alfred Willings rubbed his chest and lay back against the pillows as black streaks of pain radiated out from his rib cage and down his left arm. He had been thinking about his mates in the 27 Machine Battalion... Read More

To the champs

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz With the World Rowing Championships (WRC) just over the hill at Lake Karapiro, I decided some months ago that I needed to be part of one of the few world sporting championships to... Read More

Wine wonders at No. 1

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz No. 1 The Strand is bringing the best of both worlds to you on Wednesday, November 10, with five great wines matched with five great dishes. Winemaker David Birt from Kina Beach Vineyard and Daryl... Read More

Putting your back into it

Dr David Wellington Greerton Chiropractic www.greertonchiropractic.co.nz Why is your spine important? Because it's the central structure of the body and you only have one. 1. It provides rigidity to stand upright, supporting the head, chest and... Read More

Face the fear

Mary Parker Coaching the Attitude coachingtheattitude The greatest conflicts are not between two people but between one person and him/herself. - Garth Brooks When you are singularly focused on yourself, you find yourself living in fear because... Read More

Waking up for summer

Barbara Reid of Maison Monique www.maisonmonique.co.nz Welcome to this edition of Fashion Focus for November 2010. Yes the warmer days are finally arriving and we are starting to feel the benefits of the sun. Our moods have lifted, our smiles have... Read More

A guide to planet earth

Catherine Delahunty Green MP www.greens.org.nz The Greens and most experts agree that as the developing world plays catch-up and the developed world continues to strive for ever-higher living standards, we are moving to a place that exceeds our... Read More

The power of the grape

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I run a mile from anyone who tells me they have some sort of silver bullet for good health. There are no shortcuts. People with the best health statistics are those who have made a lifelong commitment... Read More