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Big bucks back misinformation

Write a regular column on sustainability and it's natural to discuss climate-change facts and issues from time to time.

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Editorial: Age friendly strategy has a way to go

A spike in elder abuse reports shows the Tauranga City Council has a lot of work ahead before it can claim to be New Zealand's first Age Friendly City.

Dylan Thorne

Marcel Currin: Your pie in sky hopes will crumble

The cult of Georgie has garnered some earnest campaigners, bless 'em, but sometimes you shouldn't get what you wish for.

Marcel Currin

Editorial: Boating tragedies tell tale

New Zealand's coastline is one of the country's most outstanding features.

Dylan Thorne

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We are spending a lot on pokie machines, says Kelly Makiha.

Editorial: Is deal worth cost?

As debate rages over whether the Government should have struck a deal with SkyCity in Auckland over building a new international convention centre, closer to home we revealed how much we are spending locally on pokie machines.

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Having more liquor stores doesn't make me want to drink more. Having more cafe's doesn't increase my coffee consumption. Why would having more pokies increase the number of problem gamblers?

Editorial: Openness and rule of law not incompatible

Tommy Kapai

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Richard Moore

Airport staff should learn to be perpetually civil to paying customers.

Richard Moore: Chilly staff make blood boil

Good manners when dealing with people is one of the most important things that those involved in contact with the public can be taught.

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Richard Moore

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Come on Papamoa, let's get behind our local surf lifesavers in their bid to replace the very tired and dilapidated building they operate from.

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Richard Moore: Lifesavers deserve new HQ

The tune came out of the shiny brass bugle and, as it has always done, not only grabbed my attention, but also put a choke lock on my throat and brought tears to my eyes.

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Richard Moore: Moving day always one to remember

One of the world's greatest military leaders, France's Napoleon Bonaparte, once said: "Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult."

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Richard Moore: John Key should take tip from Napoleon's fate

Martine Rolls

On Screen Tauranga is a YouTube channel and Facebook page dedicated to placing all of Tauranga's creative online community into one site that is easy to find.

Martine Rolls: Artists continue to inspire

I take my hat off to all the creative people out there as you bring us something different every time and brighten up our lives.

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Greatful for the write up Martine. Let's hope it makes it a bit easier for everyone to find some of the great stuff being made in Tauranga.

mark0s from Pyes Pa

It only took one look at me for him to decide that it was all right for me to park there for a few minutes, but I disagreed.

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Martine Rolls: Don't sneak into mobility parks

This morning, I noticed a post by @iTweetFacts. They tweet interesting facts and useless information you never knew you wanted to know.

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Martine Rolls: Just a little bit of pampering

If a 9-year-old can easily figure out that buying stuff on finance means you don't get a good deal, why do so many people fall for it?

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Martine Rolls: Debt? Don't go there!

Marcel Currin

I don't understand why so many people squander their health and fitness. There are genuine reasons for inactivity and there are cop-out excuses.

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