Bill's RabbitsWith Bill Faulkner You may remember me! I used to contribute a weekly column telling some of what really went on at City Hall. That used to upset a majority of elected members - not so much for what was written but what might get... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP Here are some facts and you can draw your own conclusions: Land Information Minister Mark Mitchell says there is no 'big buy-up” of New Zealand land by foreigners. Last year foreign buyers bought up 465,863... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris This week Tauranga City Council fulfilled one of councillor Larry Baldock's election promises and we agreed to survey residents about some topical council issues via water rates... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl I first met Waylon McPherson a couple of years ago when I had problem with my PA system. He remembered using the same brand while gigging in Auckland, so I was delighted he was able to easily fix it for me.... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz So many positive things are going on here in Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty. Last week I was able to meet with representatives from both Kiwi Produce Ltd and Zespri, companies at the top of their... Read More

Paul PouYouth Team LeaderSport Bay of Plenty It's 6am and I'm on a boat heading for Mayor Island, joined by 18 youths and several Sport Bay of Plenty staff members as part of our Youth Engagement Programme's Leadership Camp. The camp puts our youths... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The Bay of Plenty club rugby competition kicked off last Saturday with the first round of the premier and development title races. As is usual at the start of the season, there is plenty... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder The chart below shows that since 1979, when reliable satellite observations became available, there has been little overall trend from the average temperatures during the 30-year period from 1981-2010 in the tropospheric... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I find it interesting that most multi-vitamin products place a heavy emphasis on B group while paying little attention to others. While some people have sub-optimum levels of B vitamins, many have straight... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris During the last few weeks I've discussed how Tauranga City Council can reduce rates for homeowners by adjusting the rating system, which is under our control. You may have noticed... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz This week we've been brainstorming ways to solve the superannuation problem. Usually I don't dwell on such trivial matters, as I need my full concentration on the real issues such as how Boomers should... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl I met Richard, Mitz, Harvey and Robbie, through association with the Tauranga Acoustic Music Club, and we all enjoy the blending of instruments and styles, and seeing bands emerge from this 'mix'. I first saw... Read More