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Recent product recalls
These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
… View moreThese items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
Papamoa Spice King sesame seeds
Mahadeo Spices and Produce Warehouse sesame seeds and Qandahari Bazaar sesame seeds
Sesame seeds from these following brands / stores: Bin Inn, Scrumptious, Bare Refill, Grand Market, Classic Taste, Food 4 Less and Apna.
Doughboys bread products
New World Wanaka spaghetti & meatballs
Essente mixed nuts
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds
Product Recalls
Zodiac swimming pool heat pump
Rubber duckie toy
H&M children/baby pyjamas
CFMOTO Youth All Terrain vehicle
Magnetic Ball set
Vehicle recalls can be found here.
We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.
Let's get social
Tell us what groups you'd like to see in your area...(walking groups, coffee meet-ups, swing dancing, a family tree group - anything at all!)
Or if you are already in a great group, share it here for others to get involved.
How much are you paying for your bin tags?
With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.
Cosy up with a fresh cup of coffee and a magazine
Winter is well and truly here, and we’re helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!
… View moreWinter is well and truly here, and we’re helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!
With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone. *T&Cs apply
HOW TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR OLD MATTRESS
Mattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it … View moreMattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it on the curb? The size and construction of the mattress create a major problem for the authorities.
"300,000 mattresses are sent to landfill every year in New Zealand – if stacked this pile of unwanted mattresses would reach to the edge of space! This 8100 tonnes of waste cost $14.5 million to landfill every year", says 3R Group Chief Executive Adele Rose.
So what’s the best way to get rid of your old mattress? Here are some of the suggested ways to adios your old Mattress:
Sell it:
If your Mattress is not a home to bed bugs and has no major stains or rips. You can consider to sell it for a nominal fee. Trademe or any other social media platform can help you reach potential buyers. This can be one of the most environmentally friendly options.
Donate the Mattress:
You can check with your local non-profits to see if they accept old mattresses or beds in a donation. Organizations like The Salvation Army & Red Cross have centers where you can drop your good quality old beds & Furniture that can be passed to people in need.
Consider Recycling:
If you're not able to sell or donate your mattress, then you should try to send your mattress to a recycling center. Both consumers and businesses can drop off old mattresses at these centers. Businesses can also arrange direct delivery to a local processing centre. The mattresses are dismantled into raw materials, such as steel, foam, plastic, and fabric which are either recycled or reused. The rebound mattress recycling program is a stewardship program designed to provide a simple and accessible solution enabling consumers to responsibly dispose of unwanted mattresses and bed bases.
Break It Yourself:
If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break a mattress or base yourself. Simply cut around the perimeter of the fabric covering and peel the cloth and foam away from the box springs and wooden frame. You can roll these materials into a compact bundle and put them in your regular trash can. Next, take a saw and cut up the frame you can then burn or turn it into wood chips. Take the box springs to a recycling center or sell them for scrap.
Re-Purposing:
An old mattress can be re-purposed which means putting it to another use. It requires creative imagination to come up with ideas on where to use the old mattress. In Australia, an enterprising group is taking the stuffing out of old mattresses, washing it, and then making punching bags using it as filling. Before you throw away your old mattress consider if you can find a new use for it.
With an estimated 300,000 mattresses and bases sent to landfill every year in New Zealand. That’s the equivalent of twenty-five 20-foot shipping containers filled with these units every single day the community needs to dispose of their old beds responsibly.
Poll: What would you rather be doing on a weekend?
Hi neighbours, vote now! Let us know your top pick and why it’s your favourite way to spend the weekend!
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20% Binge watch a show
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24.7% Read a book
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14.1% Hang-out with friends
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41.2% Sleep and relax
What's On: French Bay Table Tennis Club
French Bay Table Tennis Club
- St Vianney Catholic Church Hall
What's On: Central Table Tennis Club
Central Table Tennis Club
- Auckland Table Tennis Stadium
Have you got a family recipe for oranges?
We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.
What's On: BucklandsBeach Craft & Wellness Market
BucklandsBeach Craft & Wellness Market
- Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall
Winter Gardening
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View moreWinter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
Click read more for the full story.
Flatmates Wanted
FLATMATES WANTED. WESTMERE TWO BEDROOM SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION. $700 PW INCLUDING POWER, WATER, INTERNET.
We are two older women, looking for one or two single people, or a couple, as flatmates for a two bedroom accommodation within our home. It is the upstairs self contained area of a … View moreFLATMATES WANTED. WESTMERE TWO BEDROOM SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION. $700 PW INCLUDING POWER, WATER, INTERNET.
We are two older women, looking for one or two single people, or a couple, as flatmates for a two bedroom accommodation within our home. It is the upstairs self contained area of a large home. It is available now.
The accommodation has:
-a bathroom with heated floor, shower, heated towel rail, bath and vanity
-walk in wardrobe in the larger bedroom, built in wardrobe in smaller bedroom
-two sunny balconies with great sea/urban views
-lounge/dining area
- two bedrooms, one large (could be bdrm and study) and one double
-small full size kitchen – oven, microwave, hob top, rangehood
-a laundry shared with us
-a shared entrance to the house
The accommodation is on the top floor of our large home, and is sunny, warm, modern and spacious, with extensive sea and urban views. It is immaculately clean and tidy. The accommodation is private from where we live on the level below and the property has a security gate.
This accommodation is easy walking distance to inner and outer link buses, Herne Bay, Ponsonby, Westhaven, Pt Chevalier and all the best bars and restaurants. We are perhaps the safest and quietest suburb in Auckland yet so close to it all.
The property is in Westmere and is easy walking distance to the Westmere shops, three bus stops, and Cox’s Bay Park. It is about forty minutes walk from the city.
It would not suit children as there are stairs and there is no outdoor area.
We have an off street undercover car park available within the security gate. There is also street parking.
The rent includes power, water and unlimited superfast internet. No pets or smokers.
Phone Mary 0276 333 117 or email: irwinmary69@gmail.com
Caring For You Like Family
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience … View more91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
Grab yourself a bargain
Check out South Auckland Motors Manukau UTE Sale. Some even below cost so grab yourself a bargain!
Every UTE sold comes with at least 3,000km RUC, One Year Rego, Fresh WOF and a Full Tank of Diesel.
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Kimata Repairs Ltd Furniture Finishing
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New Zealand School of Food & Wine Cooking & Wine Schools
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Kirstin Collins - Harcourts Mt Albert Real Estate Agents
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Amitabha Hospice Service Trust 44 Powell Street, Avondale, Auckland
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Aerial Child Trust Private & Confidential
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