Blogs
01:14pm Wed 18 Jun, 2014
Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Public submissions are now open regarding a proposal by the New Zealand Geographic Board to rename the Otumoetai suburb so it includes a macron. Proposals relating to Stokes Beach, Otumoetai Beach, Otumoetai... Read More
10:29am Wed 18 Jun, 2014
Chloe PettersonAnalystSport BOP The World Health Organisation says childhood obesity is one of today's most serious public health challenges. Regular movement is one of the ways to turn this around. A study by Auckland Council called 'Kids in... Read More
10:26am Wed 18 Jun, 2014
Chloe PettersonAnalystSport BOP The World Health Organisation says childhood obesity is one of today's most serious public health challenges. Regular movement is one of the ways to turn this around. A study by Auckland Council called 'Kids in... Read More
09:46am Tue 17 Jun, 2014
Weather Eyewith John Maunder There's an excellent website compiled and updated monthly by Dr Ole Hilum, who is a Danish professor of physical geography at the University of Oslo, and adjunct professor of physical geography at the University Centre... Read More
02:01pm Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sideline Sid is enjoying his winter sojourn in Queensland - each morning brings a scan through the Courier Mail for the news making headlines. One item hitting the headlines on... Read More
02:00pm Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sideline Sid is enjoying his winter sojourn in Queensland - each morning brings a scan through the Courier Mail for the news making headlines. One item hitting the headlines on... Read More
11:41am Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz You have to wonder, just who these noddies are, running the geographic board. The latest genius project is to change the name of Otumoetai, to Otūmoetai.Yes that's right, the good old taxpayer is going... Read More
11:37am Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Last week I outlined Tauranga City Council's decisions on the 2014/2015 Annual Plan. This week's column provides you with another councillor's different point of view - of how we limited next year's budget to... Read More
11:30am Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz The owner of the Rena has lodged resource consent applications under the Resource Management Act to leave sections of the wreck and associated debris in place on Astrolabe Reef and to provide for... Read More
10:51am Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The chill and harshness of winter is often softened by comforting meals, such as casseroles or soups. Most of the time one pot is all you need. When winter does come around... Read More
10:33am Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The chill and harshness of winter is often softened by comforting meals, such as casseroles or soups. Most of the time one pot is all you need. When winter does come around... Read More
09:14am Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Ian McLeanGreen SceneSpokesperson for the Green Party The Green Party has just launched a Climate Protection Plan that would achieve carbon neutrality for New Zealand by 2050. The Greens are the only party to set the inspiring target. News last... Read More