Deciding who to vote for at the election tomorrow is a lot like selecting a new pair of shoes.

There are only two days left in what has been the craziest run-up to a general election in living memory.

There was much anticipation and excitement with regard to the naming of this year's Westpac Business Excellence awards finalists on Friday.

Extended hours, extra staff, more space, more equipment, more food ... just a few of the factors Rotorua businesses need to consider in cranking up services for Crankworx.

What I definitely did not get was a photo taken of me in my birthday suit, writes Kevin Page.

I seem to have spent a significant proportion of the past seven days standing in a queue, writes Kevin Page.