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Claire Trevett: What's eating Simon Bridges?
OPINION: There is method to Bridges' madness, but his colleagues may not agree.

Zizi Sparks: Bring on more ratepayer groups
Opinion: The more the better when it comes to representation.

Stephanie Worsop: Trampoline injuries raise questions about cotton wool kids
Opinion: Kids may be shielded from more dangers but are they learning risk management?

Samantha Motion: Up to us to listen in and speak out on local affairs
Opinion: Participation in a democracy is a two-way street.

Letters: An exciting time for arts in Tauranga
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Letters: Why not wind up TECT and pay everyone out?
A reader says a payout would give 49,000 people enough to install solar.

Stephanie Worsop: Addressing period poverty a win for all
Opinion: No person should be disadvantaged by a natural bodily function.

Stephanie Worsop: When indulging in star signs goes too far
Opinion: Is mercury in retrograde really zapping my Libran zest?

Paging Dr Google - what happened to expertise?
OPINION: Dr Google will not have the last word.

Letters to the editor: Radicalised woman is not our problem
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Throwing money at a problem doesn't always fix it
OPINION: Standards need to be met before the cash is doled out.

Luke Kirkness: Why are some people not taking Covid-19 seriously?
Opinion: Collectively, we need to step up.

Matt Cowley: More robust contact-tracing could achieve more targeted lockdowns
OPINION: The lockdowns are very real for businesses.

Carmen Hall: Detail in the design when it comes to gender neutral bathrooms
Schools feel all students need to feel valued, included, safe and respected.

Letters: We need to raise the minimum wage
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Let's remove all barriers to Covid vaccinations
OPINION: Let's get our population immunised.

Rob Rattenbury: Four years of neglect - how Joe Biden will clean up the mess
Opinion: The summer break hasn't been short of political shenanigans.

Samantha Motion: The superhuman strength of sick kids and their families
OPINION: No amount of sympathy can put us in their shoes.

Dawn Picken: Will you be my Galentine?
Opinion: It's a time to celebrate all female friends, whether they're single, or not.

Stephanie Worsop: When a daredevil toddler makes baby-proofing impossible
Opinion: You don't think about all the dangers in your house until you have a kid.

Letters to the editor: Car registrations lacking in New Zealand
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: More focus needed on school upgrades
OPINION: Eight years of nagging finally gets results for a Rotorua school.

Jo Raphael: Outdated fashion trend is tying us to the past
OPINION: Tank the ties and let MPs get on with it

Letters to the editor: Police and council need to curb speedsters
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Kelly Makiha: Quite frankly, our house prices are sad
OPINION: Last thing young people need is a lack of enthusiasm to get ahead financially.

Letters to the editor: Māori wards bill needs fair and open discussion
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Rawiri Waititi: It's not about a tie – it's about Pākehā power
OPINION: I have every right to represent my people and reflect their dress, culture.