A growing market for older tenants
Older-old people now experience difficulty renting a home in Tauranga City and the Western Bay of Plenty District. The problem is that rental properties...
The Relationship Between RV and the Market Value of a Property
One of the enduring features of discussions with property vendors is they want to talk about their RV, whereas my focus...
Regional Council all at Sea in its Dealings with NZ Bus
Bay Waka investigation – Monday, 11 February 2019, 10:00 PM
Cr Thompson refers to bus service as a...
‘All Saints’, the 182 year-old Anglican Church in Maungatapu
Overlooking the beautiful shimmering waters of Rangataua bay, All Saints church stands on the oldest consecrated church land in Tauranga. Built to last longer...
A passion for photography
Local Photographer Andy Belcher shares his personal photographic and technological journey...
An underwater start
My first overseas SCUBA diving trip in the early 80’s was to...
Challenges of Drone Photography
Over the years as a photographer, I’ve always wished I could put the camera just over there, or just up here,...
History of Tauranga’s Own Music Sensation The Hammonds
The Hammonds music phenomenon began on their six-week voyage en route from Ireland to New Zealand when they emigrated here in 1973....
The garden to table programme – a need to sow the seed
Oropi School embarked on its ‘Garden to Table’ journey at the beginning of 2018 and has been steadily reaping the rewards.
The programme provides children...
Diversity – a value added component at the Board Table
It is suggested board diversity enhances a board’s effectiveness and performance in several ways. Greater board diversity supports the idea that directors should possess...
Healthy Kai Burgers
Bonjour - Kia Ora
Well it’s time for a bit of comfort food as the winter chills set in with these delicious healthy Kai Burgers…easy...