Blogs

Dealing with the increase in GST

GST increases from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent from October 1, 2010. On the face of it that sounds simple enough but the complications are endless. There are, however, some things that people can do to make sure they don't end up on the wrong side of... Read More

GST: are you ready for the change?

Well it's almost here! October means GST changes. Are you ready? Have you prepared your business for this change? This is the biggest change to our tax system in over 25 years and it will affect every business in New Zealand. There are several issues... Read More

Benefits of a good supplement

Adding nutrients from multi-style nutritional supplements has many advantages. Firstly, supplements can help correct actual deficiencies of nutrients. Secondly they can correct sub-optimum levels. These occur when body nutrient levels are below the levels... Read More

Up in the clouds but down to earth

Andrew Nimick Point Concept twitter.com/andrewnim I have written before about a great product called Vendhq. It is I believe a great product and a great Kiwi start up story. I have known its founder since his south to north bike ride for charity... Read More

Sevens on show

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Nearly 4000 youngsters have taken centre stage in the Western Bay of Plenty this week. The occasion is the seventh AIMS Games which have Year 7 and Year 8 young athletes taking part... Read More

Chickpea and smoked fish salad

Dawn Kiddie www.sunlive.co.nz This week's recipe was inspired by the latest Cuisine magazine under Ray McVinnie's Quick Smart Ideas I have just made a few adaptations. This is a versatile lunch or light evening meal option and as it keeps well... Read More

The art of A. Brice

Art for this artist is a compulsion, not merely the putting of paint onto canvas; it is the urge to create - to make something ‘extra' to enhance life. She's an artist with formal training in the Fine Arts in the UK who now makes art happen in... Read More

Harry Brown (R18)

In this British thriller, Sir Michael Caine plays Harry Brown, a modest, law-abiding widower who lives in a depressing council estate. When his best friend, Leonard, is murdered by a gang of thugs, Harry feels compelled to dispense his own brand of... Read More

Intensive nutrient therapy

John Arts - Natural health researcher John Arts is a natural health researcher and supplement formulator. If you have questions or would like a free health plan you can contact John on 0800 423 559 or join his newsletter at www.johnarts.co.nz. Most... Read More

Slippery slopes

Brian Berry - Financial Advisor Straight forward, quality financial advice - so you can get on with the fun stuff in life. Click to view Rothbury's website. NZ fixed rates have fallen on the back of renewed concerns over the sustainability... Read More

Intriguing wine

Claire Rogers - All about wine Every week I have the unenviable task of sampling a wine with a wine representative in order to bring you a cross section of wine to suit all prices and tastes in an easily digestible format (a tough assignment, I... Read More

Mixing it up for camp three

Luis Moresco - LIFE - Personal Fitness Trainer Luis' passion is to help people achieve their goals through hard work and determination. He has a degree in Physical Education and a diploma in Personal Fitness, RPM, Spin, Aqua and Group Fitness.... Read More