Governance Matterswith Peter McKinlay Look at local government in other countries and you find a whole lot of new terms coming into the language. People talk about 'participatory budgeting', 'co-design' and 'co-production'. Behind the jargon there... Read More

Ian McLeanGreen SceneSpokesperson for the Green Party The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement appears to be just another free trade agreement. So why did thousands of people come out into the streets on March 29 to challenge the TPPA and its processes? For... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The Bay of Plenty Cricket prize-giving at the brand new Bay Oval pavilion at Blake Park took centre stage for Sideline Sid last Saturday afternoon. The event was a celebration of excellence... Read More

Art Beatwith Rosalie Crawford Colleen Waite from Kaitaia opens her exhibition at Lightwave Gallery, Totara Street on Easter Sunday with a stunning display of mixed media abstracts that are both restorative and joyous. Her first solo exhibition... Read More

Jen RileyRecreation AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty Play in the Bay is a calendar full of exciting 'give it a go' style activities and events to help you get active, have fun and try something new. Each month is themed and activities are held all over... Read More

Jen RileyRecreation AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty Play in the Bay is a calendar full of exciting 'give it a go' style activities and events to help you get active, have fun and try something new. Each month is themed and activities are held all over... Read More

Mark SimpsonTechnology Centre George Orwell was right, if a little early with his predictions. Everywhere we go and everything we do is being watched. Thousands of surveillance cameras monitor our every move, as we drive to work, walk down the... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites during the last 100 years including the current Tauranga Airport site from June 1990. The graph shows details of the average daily maximum temperatures,... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The nation has been transfixed with the antics of a chubby little wannabe monarch.The country is nearly paralysed, enthralled with his changeable moods and silly faces, squealing with delight amongst... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz During the last few weeks I have spoken to a number of people, who hold concern about psychoactive substances - also known as synthetic cannabis - and its impact on our community. I thought it would be... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Back when I was CEO of Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, I recall advocating for business-friendly councils to remove barriers for business growth and economic prosperity. Since then a lot has changed... Read More

Chris ForbesBush Forbes partner As from March 1, 2014, sweeping changes were made to the New Zealand Family Court processes. Parents who are separating and are unable to reach agreement on the care arrangements for their children will need to... Read More