Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty Tiaki. It means to care for people and place. As a destination management organisation, we like to think we do just that. We care about the beautiful part of the world we live in because we...... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Te Puna Rugby Club were forced to play the waiting game last year, as they counted down to the club's centennial year in 2019. The club, who wear the dark blue...... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder The graph below shows the range of Tauranga's December rainfalls, from an extreme high of 447 mm in 1962 to a low of only 4 mm in 1930. The second wettest December was 2018, when 278 mm was recorded The...... Read More

Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz If you’re on holiday in the Bay, you’re probably questioning why you don’t live here year-round. The last few years has seen an increase in people from...... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder During November 2013, Tauranga had its warmest November ( average afternoon temperature of 22.3 degrees Celsius), since records began in 1913. Since then the November temperatures have been 20.5 degrees...... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Welcome to the first week of  New Year 2019. Let’s celebrate the best along with the most cringe-worthy moments and forgettable celebrities of the year past. RR has...... Read More

Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP Happy New Year! I Hope you’re enjoying the festive break and making the most of what our beautiful part of the country has to offer. Although I’ve been keeping busy seeing family, putting...... Read More

Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty It’s set to be the Bay’s biggest summer yet. With a packed schedule featuring international sporting events, some of the hottest musicians, cruise ships and festivals, who could argue? Because...... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder The graph shows the range of November rainfalls from 1898 to 2018 in Tauranga, from an extreme high of 285 mm in 1916 to a low of only 12 mm in 2009. The second wettest November was 1967, when 240...... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The year is drawing to a close and  many of you will be reflecting on 2018 and wondering what lies in store for 2019. Some of you will fondly recall your year, by looking...... Read More

Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty Tourism in the Coastal Bay of Plenty is a rapidly growing, dynamic industry with many opportunities. And, while establishing a tourism business seems attractive, it can be daunting. From mastering...... Read More

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris The Christmas break is an excellent opportunity to gather your thoughts and set goals for the year ahead. Have you considered standing for council? There’s...... Read More

Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz I have to admit to eating too much Christmas food. It’s so hard to resist the tempting offerings at the Bridges’ gatherings. I’ve also washed a lot of dishes...... Read More

Jan Tinetti Labour MP It’s been a very busy year for the Government and we have achieved a lot – the families package, increased Working for Families payments, extension to paid parental leave, the first Kiwibuild homes...... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The year is drawing to a close and  many of you will be reflecting on 2018 and wondering what lies in store for 2019. Some of you will fondly recall your year, by looking...... Read More

Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP 2018 has been a huge year for the Government. I’m honoured to be part of a team that stepped up and started to put things right for all New Zealanders. We’re delivering real gains for real...... Read More

Rogers Rabbits Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Merry Christmas, readers and welcome to Auntie Roger’s special festive season advice column. Today Auntie unwraps the good tidings and lights up our lives...... Read More

Todd Talks By Todd Muller As the year draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to thank the community for all of the support, guidance, and friendship you have offered me  in 2018. My family and I wish you a very...... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP It is amazing how fast this year has flown by. This week is the last sitting week of Parliament. By now, with only days until Christmas, I look back at the year and can positively say that...... Read More