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Letters: Paengaroa perfect location for regional stadium
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letter: A councillor who will not be intimidated by others
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Bryan Gould: Butter's a bit better from New Zealand
We can all help by spreading a little more butter on our toast each morning.
Letters: Loss of flags small price to pay for win
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Why we shouldn't ban public sales of fireworks
Comment: Safety is paramount but a blanket ban is a step too far.
Letters: Mobility scooters give new lease of life
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Councillor should be given a chance
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Kiri Gillespie: Swim skills help but not as much as caution
Swimming skills don't mean anything if you're in panic mode.
Letters: Protesting during ceremony disappointing
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Kiri Gillespie: Robbers need to wake up and get a life
Who'd be a dairy owner these days?
Bryan Gould: 'Democracy is a fragile flower'
Columnist Bryan Gould analyses the merits and vulnerabilities of democracy.
Opinion: Delaying gratification pays dividends
We live in a gotta-get-it-now society. Can we buck the trend?
Letters: Talking and listening can lead to understanding
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Review: Tyga ignites Mount Maunganui summer
Many could not believe it was Tyga in the flesh on a chilly Wednesday night.
Letters: Disparaging the Treaty process is insulting
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Kiri Gillespie: Don't like the noise? Move
Is it really fair to complain about noise from a popular concert venue?
Jane Trask: 10 tips to avoid burnout before Christmas
How do we avoid burnout in the lead-up to Christmas?
Dylan Thorne: Tragic loss felt by whole community
Comment: Stuart Pedersen wanted to make a difference in his community.
Zizi Sparks: Maketu Pies lifeline hopefully paves way for prosperous future
Maketu Pies was at risk of getting the chop when an iwi trust changed all that.
Letters: Fine article allows us to share in grief
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Shuttle bus service instead of underpass
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Bryan Gould: Children are the innocent casualties of war
Children should not have to suffer the trials of war and discontent.
Dawn Picken: My 10 pieces of advice for my teenage son
It's okay to feel, fall and fail. Just get back up.
Letters: Former councillor thanks the community
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: When a free lunch isn't free
Children need an equal playing field to succeed as adults.
Samantha Motion: What Tenby Powell needs in a deputy mayor
He says he wants a woman but would an experienced councillor be a better pick?
Letters: Here's hoping Powell can inspire the council
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Opinion: Carding players not the answer
The Rugby World Cup in Japan is in danger of being discredited as a contest.
Samantha Motion: How Tenby Powell went from moving home to mayor in five months
COMMENT: Did you know who Tenby Powell was five months ago?