Philip Holland Financial Independence financialindependence.co.nz I was talking to a young professional in his early 30's last week who told me that he did not need any insurance because he was young, healthy and did not have any children to support. He... Read More

Andrew von Dadelszen Regional Councillor envbop.govt.nz The local body elections are over and I lost my regional council seat - damn. I believe that the region in general and Tauranga City ratepayers in particular, will be much worse off for that... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living johnarts.co.nz The only real difference between actual deficiencies and sub-optimum levels is that deficiencies create disease fast, while sub-optimum levels (those less than what is needed), create disease more slowly. Today... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger sunlive.co.nz The Craft Bomber Association is a newly-emerged Art & Craft group based in Tauranga. Following the example of other yarn bombers and guerrilla knitters around the world, founding members Missy Rogue Knitta... Read More

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel sunlive.co.nz Damn I am feeling good about life. It was so great to get one over the young German ‘whipper snapper'. Monday morning the boss and I, with the apprentice boy and Ady, helped a mate eradicate... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner sunlive.co.nz Elected members were sworn in this week at the new council's inaugural meeting. It was interesting to note a larger than usual attendance in the public gallery, made up of members of the community... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits sunlive.co.nz You'll all be pleased to hear Buckingham Palace has announced new rules for the title ‘The Right Honourable' in New Zealand. I know this has been of great concern to many of you for some time now. The... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine sunlive.co.nz The Te Mata Estate 2009 Chardonnay is definitely a standout. It illustrates the quality of the vintage. Te Mata Estate was established in 1896 and remains a family owned vineyard, producing internationally... Read More

Hori BOP BOP Mafia bopmafia.com While on the election trail of meetings promoting my dream of a purpose built stadium at the Domain I bumped into none other than Brian, the Rabbit, Rogers. I also bumped into his wife Claire which was far more enjoyable... Read More

Dawn Kiddie sunlive.co.nz This is yet another tasty and exciting dish that Luis has given me the recipe for. There are many various options and additives to this also: 2 cups cooked brown wheat pasta 1 red onion 2-4 cloves crushed garlic 2 teaspoons... Read More

Luis Moresco Life Personal Fitness sunlive.co.nz In the middle of spring we are very lucky for this weather and since the days are getting warmer we have decided to take our fitness camp outside. As one of our first outdoor trainings we have a... Read More

Andrew Templer Action Bay of Plenty Indoor Sports Stadium actionindoorsports.com The winter indoor netball season is drawing to a close after three grading games and 14 weeks of competition. We are now in our final week before the finals series... Read More