Blogs

What makes a good industrial property

Hello and welcome to the new year. I hope you have had a good break and are set to take on the challenges of 2010. So far, I have talked in general terms about the principles of the commercial property sector. This week, I would like to share some knowledge... Read More

Tablets and slates for the future

Andrew Nimick - Technology consultant Andrew is an independent technology consultant whose focus is what technology can do for business and finding the best tools for the job. Over... Read More

What a handsome mutt

A happy new year to you all, and I hope you are all still in party mode. We are back at work on The Strand to bring you the news on what's happening around the bay. I had a tear in my eye Christmas morning when out I stumbled, heading diligently to... Read More

Summer Hours (M)

This lyrical, Chekhovian drama brings three adult siblings together to settle the estate of their late mother, the magisterial Edith Scob. Gathering at the lovely house they must agree to keep or sell, surrounded by the exquisite collection she herself... Read More

Online media change for 2010

Andrew Nimick - Technology consultant Andrew is an independent technology consultant whose focus is what technology can do for business and finding the best tools for the job. A... Read More

The year of the tiger

It's not often that RR reaches crisis point for ideas for this column. Usually, you can't shut me up. But if ever there was a time when the sumptuous font of creative brilliance runs dry, it is mid summer. When the rest of you are living it up at the... Read More

The Bay s summer sport festival

Sideline Sid - Sports blogger Sideline Sid is a local sport fanatic. Not only is he a classic rugby bloke but he has views, opinions and knowledge on all sports played in the Bay of Plenty. ... Read More

This is funny and very telling

Graham Clark & Russell Watkins - Political bloggers Two experienced defenders of political freedom take on the establishment through the blogospere. ‘Liberty requires eternal vigilance'. ... Read More

Banding around Simon for animal rights

Dr Michael Morris - Animal welfare writer Dr Michael Morris has a PhD in zoology from the University of Auckland. He is presently teaching degree courses in environmental management at the Bay of... Read More

Double header at Blake Park

Sideline Sid - Sports blogger Sideline Sid is a local sport fanatic. Not only is he a classic rugby bloke but he has views, opinions and knowledge on all sports played in the Bay of Plenty. ... Read More

Reapplying for the dole hardly radical

Graham Clark & Russell Watkins - Political bloggers Two experienced defenders of political freedom take on the establishment through the blogospere. ‘Liberty requires eternal vigilance'. ... Read More

Annual budget process underway

Last week saw the final full council meeting for the year. Mayor Stuart Crosby thanked staff and elected members for their contribution. As he was speaking about elected member's contributions, some wag chimed in 'from time to time”. A lengthy... Read More