Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan Is Tauranga considered such a safe seat in the National Party election strategy that they can continue to dismiss local concerns in respect to the Rena and Route K? I guess these questions will be answered next... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Like it or hate it, the season has arrived - when Tauranga's population bulges with life. There are many events around the city catering to a variety of tastes. We're fortunate people choose to spend their summer... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Some people hate mangroves and want them gone. They think they are taking over our harbour and robbing us of the sand-flat and salt-marsh habitat around the harbour margins, resulting in loss of... Read More

Art Beatwith Rosalie Crawford Today I visited Lightwave Gallery in Totara St. What I was expecting is vastly different from what I experienced. Two new exhibitions have opened, one featuring the work of local professional painter Nick Eggleston,... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Dear Mr ClausWe have thoroughly examined your vehicle, which was delivered in a sorry state to our yard by Rudolph Towing & Salvage Co. and have prepared the following report on its condition and made... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Hello my fabulous readers. In time for summer, and all the fun outside - here are some interesting venues for canine outings - try them out with your pooch!First up is the Gordon Carmichael Reserve. This a great... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan The festive season is upon us - and for most, plans are well underway for Christmas day and the holidays we'll share with whanau and friends into the New Year. This is a time for children - and as the proud father... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz The highlight for me in this last Parliament sitting for the year is the announcement last week of 10 new permits for petroleum exploration around New Zealand. It follows an extensive consultation process... Read More

Doug LeederBOP Regional Council Chairman In the Bay of Plenty we are fortunate to have copious amounts of water, but increasingly the what, how, why and quality aspects of its use are being directed by central government through national policy... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party The arguments about whether the asset sales referendum sent a clear message have already begun. The reality is about two-thirds voted 'no' and one-third voted 'yes'. How representative this vote is of... Read More

Scott SimpsonCoromandel MP The summer holidays are upon us. While some will be looking forward to a good break, I know for many Western Bay business owners and their staff, rest and relaxation won't be on the agenda in the immediate future - as... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Elected Tauranga City Council members have begun the annual plan process of discussing issues and options. It is important to note these decisions will go into the draft annual plan (see timetable below). The... Read More