Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz At this time of the year, when we have endured the reviews of what happened in 2013 - now we look ahead to what might happen in 2014. As it is an election year, it will be an interesting one. Here... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan It would be great to think that all visitors to Tauranga and the Mount are welcomed with manaakitanga - hospitality (broadly speaking). It is good to be good hosts, it is friendly, and economically our visitors... Read More

Scott SimpsonCoromandel MP The start of a new year is the traditional time to assess where we are at and set goals and targets for the next 12 months or so. Some of us may be even be determined enough to make New Year's resolutions. It's a similar... Read More

Emily DurbinGreen Prescription AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty As we age, exercise and staying active is still important. Some of the main ailments that affect the elderly can be controlled with the correct exercise programme. These include but are... Read More

Tony BonneWhakatane Mayor Hello and best wishes for the New Year to all readers on SunLive's new Eastern Bay website. I trust that most of you have had a relaxing Christmas break and enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with family and friends. For... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz It must be Murphy's law that sees a complete absence of Western Bay sporting autobiographies; and then we get two in as many months. Following hot on the heels of Denny Enright's 'Born... Read More

Ariki TibbleSchool Sport Team LeaderSport Bay of Plenty From time to time I am reminded that for many people, sport does not feature very high on the priority list of the essential elements required for one to have a happy and healthy life. For... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Monthly rainfalls for Tauranga have been recorded at several recording sites during the last 114 years. From January 1898 to December 1904, the observation site was described as the Tauranga Harbour, from November... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Welcome to 2014! I hope you enjoyed the wide range of events throughout the festive season. The choices that were available - both free and paid - were great to see. During the break I was as surprised as most... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbitswww.sunlive.co.nz Feeding frenzy of the desperate media Some of the lesser-read media outfits around town have resorted to their usual summer ploy, presumably desperate to sell papers, by having yet another shark scare... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Wendy the dog trainer would have kittens if she knew the amount of dog humanising that went on in our household.The summer silly season has been particularly crazy, with the dogs of the residence being expected... Read More

Kim McVickerFamily Lifestyle CoachSport Bay of Plenty It's that time of the year again, when children are at home, family are coming to visit, and the usual daily structure goes out the window. It's also a time for eating more, relaxing, and... Read More