Blogs

Naysayer central – kāo!

Jim Bunny Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz No! Nuh! Nein! Should we rename Tauranga ‘NO-ranga'? Because ‘No' is the inevitable howl that goes up to anything that might signal change, that might make... Read More

A bridge, the Budget and my Members’ bill

Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP I was with Transport Minister Michael Wood last week as he announced the bridge that will reconnect Coromandel, deemed by project managers and consulting engineers to be the fastest and most resilient... Read More

Our economic engine must start humming again!

Todd Talks With Todd Muller National MP Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon has released National's plan to restore fiscal discipline, curtail wasteful spending and ensure that public finances are reported clearly. National... Read More

Discussing cartilage loss – Part 2

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz In theory osteoarthritis, also known as OA, is one of the simplest diseases. For years we thought cartilage in our joints just wore away over time. We now know OA is a complex disease... Read More

Climate Change: A Realistic Perspective

Weather Eye with John Maunder Recently on a visit to Melbourne I had lunch with colleagues from the Bureau of Meteorology. It was suggested that it might be a good idea to rename the title of my last book "Fifteen Shades of Climate"... Read More

Speical moment at Tauranga Racecourse

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The recent Japan Trophy at the Tauranga Racecourse provided a special moment for a group of Mount Maunganui RSA (thoroughbred) syndicate members, who were on track... Read More

Richest one per cent pay less tax & parliament can fix it

Green Goals with Josh Cole Green Party Long awaited High Wealth Individual Research released by Minister David Parker's office shows, again, the Government must act to tax wealth and create a fair economy. New Zealanders have... Read More

Tuck the shower curtain in the bathtub

Jim Bunny Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz This is about a rogue bra, a hotel baron, a tarnished reputation, ponds of greywater on the floor, mobile phones and common sense. All the ingredients for an industrial... Read More

There’s only one way to stop this

Talking Politics With Sam Uffindell Tauranga City MP Voters will have a very easy choice at the next election. As we have seen during the past few years, and in particular in the past fortnight, this government and its potential... Read More

Milestone for free period products in schools

Jan Tinetti Labour MP Imagine not being able to go to school because you don't have good protection when you have your period. For many girls and young women here in Tauranga and throughout New Zealand this was a reality. They... Read More

Two-and-a-half musical stories

Winston Watusi Music Plus If there are indeed eight million stories in the naked city then there are at least a few hundred in Tauranga. These are two-and-a-half of them... Craig Jamieson has retired. This means a lot. Craig has,... Read More

Add colour to those drab winter days...

From the Garden with Margaret Wilson from Pacifica Garden Centre There is still time to plant bulbs - especially those tulips that knowledgeable gardeners have been chilling for weeks in the refrigerator. In our warmer climate,... Read More