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1871 days ago

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View more
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

To read more click here

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Do you ever eat food past its best before date?
  • 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
    36.4% Complete
  • 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
    6.3% Complete
  • 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
    57.4% Complete
2807 votes
1871 days ago

WIN Tickets to the GABS FESTIVAL!

GABS Festival

Renowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day … View moreRenowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day entertainment and all-around shenanigans.

Donuts, tea, gin, agave, chipotle chillies, rum-soaked muscatel grapes, Black Forest cake, prunes and even edible ants. These are just some of the more exotic ingredients found amongst the many ‘Festival Beers & Ciders’ brewed especially for the 2019 edition of GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland and taking place at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds on 29 June.

Win Tickets
We are giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes. LIKE or THANK this post to be in with a chance to WIN! T&Cs apply.

Competition period: Wednesday 19th June to Sunday 23rd June 2019. Ten (10) prizes available. Each prize consists of one double pass to experience the GABS Festival in Auckland. The winners will be contacted via email and/or phone on Monday 24th June 2019.

GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland is proudly supported by Ariston, Auckland Major Events, Kegstar and Little Creatures.
Buy tickets now!

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1871 days ago

DIY SEO

Nisaar Goga from First Class Accounts Botany

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) sounds complex, but with a few simple tricks, you’ll find yourself climbing the search results.

Here are just a few of the best ways to get that boost for free.

Watch Your Words

One of the most overlooked problems are the keywords themselves. Don’t try to be … View more
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) sounds complex, but with a few simple tricks, you’ll find yourself climbing the search results.

Here are just a few of the best ways to get that boost for free.

Watch Your Words

One of the most overlooked problems are the keywords themselves. Don’t try to be the number one hit for “socks” because there is no way. You could be high on the list for “men’s business socks” or something more specific. Once you have a few phrases that work, try a combination that represents the strongest part of your business.

Be Consistent

The best keywords aren’t going to get you very far if you aren’t updating the site. Chances are, you can’t redesign your site regularly. You aren’t making new products every week. Having promotions year in and out is ridiculous.

You can, however, blog. Your webhost probably has one and you can generate some interesting content on your own. At first, blog weekly. If you are successful, try it daily. The activity on your site helps Google and similar search engines rank you higher.

Keep It Pithy

When it comes to item descriptions and URLs, the shorter the better. For item descriptions and comments, try to keep it under 50 words with all the pertinent details.

This can be especially hard for some products, but you may be able to find a different header for special information or specific dimensions.

Likewise, you don’t want to have every step of the site in your URL. For example me.com/clothing/mens/underwears/socks/business/search.aspx is not as good as me.com/socks. Google and other engines can really penalise you for a long URL.

Stick to these 3 simple rules and you can get yourself to the top of the search results by the end of the week. Just remember this is a journey, not a destination.

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1872 days ago

Matariki Festival Diary: Highlights

Communications Team from Auckland Council

We've picked out some of the highlights coming up in Matariki Festival 2019.

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1872 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures 16 to 22 June 2019

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1),… View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Highway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20), Puhinui Road (SH20B),

Read more here

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1872 days ago

7 Beginner Tips to Get Started with InDesign

Janice Banks from Janice Designs

For those who wants to learn how to use Adobe InDesign to design.

I have created a video on 7 Beginner Tips to Get Started with InDesign. I love this program so much that I designed all my printables using it!

For those interested, do watch here:
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1872 days ago

Vertical Blinds

Managing Director from Venluree

Venluree vertical blinds add a new dimension to home or office interiors, they are versatile, low maintenance and give you the ability to control privacy and light.

If you are looking to decorate your office or if you are one of those people who is attracted to sophisticated style then you will … View more
Venluree vertical blinds add a new dimension to home or office interiors, they are versatile, low maintenance and give you the ability to control privacy and light.

If you are looking to decorate your office or if you are one of those people who is attracted to sophisticated style then you will absolutely love Vertical Blinds.

These are perfect for décor which is sophisticated and subtle design as these highly compliment such settings. This fact also makes Vertical Blinds ideal for offices and any kinds of sophisticated settings to add a formal and classy touch.

For blinds, curtains, shutters and awning enquiries please call our friendly team on 0800 501 841 or email sales@venluree.co.nz

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1872 days ago

Paris’ Story: From wagging school to succeeding in life

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa … View more
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!

Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...

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1872 days ago

Poll: Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View more
Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.

To read more, click here

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Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?
  • 6.3% Yes
    6.3% Complete
  • 39.4% No
    39.4% Complete
  • 54.3% I'd be grateful but I don't expect it
    54.3% Complete
1896 votes
1872 days ago

Own your retirement with Bloom Living

Bloom Living

Why should you give up home ownership just because you're retiring? That's the ethos behind Bloom Living's freehold apartments currently under-construction in Manurewa East.

Designed for the 60+, Bloom offers a freehold alternative to traditional retirement villages. Apartments … View more
Why should you give up home ownership just because you're retiring? That's the ethos behind Bloom Living's freehold apartments currently under-construction in Manurewa East.

Designed for the 60+, Bloom offers a freehold alternative to traditional retirement villages. Apartments are owned outright, and capital gains sit with the owner when it comes time to sell.

Bloom's central location ensures you're a stone's throw from Manurewa Town Centre's fabulous amenities.

Enjoy the financial benefits and convenience of a Bloom Living Apartment.

Show Homes: Wed, Thurs, Sat 10am-12pm, 20 Alfriston Road. Due for completion
October 2019. Contact Chrissie McKee today 021 469 946.
Learn more

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1872 days ago

The all-important Year 7

ACG Strathallan

Year 7 is a crucial stage in education with students going through major physical, social and emotional changes. “Students need to be treated differently at the intermediate age,” says ACG Strathallan Year 7 and 8 dean, Clinton Thomas.

“They must be nurtured, as they’re still young, yet… View more
Year 7 is a crucial stage in education with students going through major physical, social and emotional changes. “Students need to be treated differently at the intermediate age,” says ACG Strathallan Year 7 and 8 dean, Clinton Thomas.

“They must be nurtured, as they’re still young, yet challenged academically to avoid losing interest.” Providing the right support through the change and development is key, Mr Thomas says. “At ACG Strathallan, we hold regular tutor classes for students in Years 7 and 8 to discuss things like peer support, organisation, and preparing for exams; we run camps to help grow supportive social networks; and we ensure our students have access to me, their dean, or the school counsellor when necessary,” he explains.

Visit us at our open day between 9am - 11am on Tuesday, 25 June.
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1873 days ago

How are you at recycling?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi neighbours. Our bad recycling habits have seen 32,300 tonnes of rubbish find its way into recycling bins. This then had to be diverted to landfill, costing us half a million dollars over the last two financial years. How are you at recycling? What rubbish items have you mistakenly thrown in the … View moreHi neighbours. Our bad recycling habits have seen 32,300 tonnes of rubbish find its way into recycling bins. This then had to be diverted to landfill, costing us half a million dollars over the last two financial years. How are you at recycling? What rubbish items have you mistakenly thrown in the recycling bin?

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1884 days ago

Tablet

Aman from Flat Bush

This question is for parents

Which tablet is best to buy for using the school apps and school home work,

As now Schools are getting rid of the pen and paper and making parent to spend more.

1873 days ago

Have you nominated yet???

Women of Influence

Time's running out. Nominations for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards are closing in 1 month.

Don't let the special women in your communities miss out on the recognition they deserve.

Nominate now!

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