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Tararu Store and Bait Station is now officially under new Management. Many improvements have been made over the last few weeks and things are changing daily to help and make the customer more welcome.
The store is gradually building up its present stock of your daily ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ and… View moreTararu Store and Bait Station is now officially under new Management. Many improvements have been made over the last few weeks and things are changing daily to help and make the customer more welcome.
The store is gradually building up its present stock of your daily ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ and with five fridges alone for drinks we are bound to have what you want. Not forgetting that we are your No1. Stop for ‘Ice Cream’ with a selection to die for……. Ummmhh.
TAKE-AWAYS ……. Yes, we are back doing Take-aways. The menu list will be changing soon but we are still covering everything that was here previously. The Take-away times of opening are:
Sun, Tue, Wed - Noon to 18.30pm and Thu, Fri, Sat - Noon to 20.00pm. Monday, NO Take-Away.
HOT PIES ARE AVAILABLE ALL DAY, EVERYDAY.
For the guys and girls who are going fishing, we have every bait you require and all at a very reasonable price. Our Bait and Fishing Guru is Vernon who was the previous owner of Early Bird Bait & Tackle in Totara. If there is anything that he doesn’t know about fishing the Firth, then it’s not worth knowing. Our bait is premium quality with Brands including, Salty Dog, Seaworks, Southern Baits and Coastal Baits. We are here to satisfy the customer and our huge list includes, Razor Belly Pillies, Silver Pillies, NZ Pillies, Illex Squid, Baby Squid, Mullet, Bonito, Jack Mackerel, Blue Mackerel, Baby Blues, Piper, Ballyhoo, Finger Mullet, Anchovies, Bullet Tuna and all Salted Baits. The Berley list includes Salmon, Mussel, Kina, Mackerel and Fish in all weights. There is a very good selection of Tackle and anything you are unsure of, just ask Vernon. We look forward to meeting old friends and please don’t hesitate to let your friends know. For the weekend ‘Fishos’ we are open at 04.30am. and don’t forget the free bag of Salt Ice for every $50.00 spent on bait.
If you are coming through and heading up the coast, make this your No1 stop. Our current times of opening are:
Monday 06.00 – 18.30
Tuesday 06.00 – 18.30
Wednesday 06.00 – 18.30
Thursday 06.00 – 20.00
Friday 06.00 – 20.00
Saturday 04.30 – 20.00
Sunday 04.30 – 18.30
Digitising your business should be a priority right now, an online presence is vital in today’s ever-evolving landscape.
Digital Boost can help you get started in this very special Digital Boost Q&A session with Frances Valintine - founder and CEO of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab.
… View moreDigitising your business should be a priority right now, an online presence is vital in today’s ever-evolving landscape.
Digital Boost can help you get started in this very special Digital Boost Q&A session with Frances Valintine - founder and CEO of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab.
Frances will discuss the importance of digitising your business and offer guidance to get your business moving forward online.
When: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM Auckland, Wellington
Click here to register and join Frances for this exciting opportunity!
If you haven’t updated your will in a long time, it’s important to create a new one.
Having a will gives your family peace of mind during the grieving process. When your wishes are clearly outlined in a legal document, it gives everyone the clarity they need, and ensures nothing… View moreIf you haven’t updated your will in a long time, it’s important to create a new one.
Having a will gives your family peace of mind during the grieving process. When your wishes are clearly outlined in a legal document, it gives everyone the clarity they need, and ensures nothing is overlooked or forgotten.
It’s easy to get everything in order and up to date by asking yourself a few key questions..
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Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.
Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between… View moreFind out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.
Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between now and 2040 and up to 25 percent by 2100 we need to act now.
Your first step could be a physical risk assessment and adaptation guide for either your current or future home. Check out the sample reports and get one for yourself.
Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.
Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.
In a statement, … View moreSix sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.
Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.
In a statement, MPI said that that the food safety risk from these products is low, and informed customers who have bought these products to not consume them.
Here's what you need to know:
NAME OF PRODUCT
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg)
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg)
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg)
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
BATCH MARKING
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303
The recall does not affect any other Chelsea brands of sugar or any other products manufactured by these companies.
Customers are encouraged to get in touch with their retailer to get a full refund.
To find out more about this recall, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.
They want to create an app to make it easier for gardeners to share and swap crops and seeds. Read their story and don't forget to vote!
These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!
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Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”
Kia ora neighbours, a person in Tuakau has tested positive for Covid-19.
Awaroa ki Tuakau ward councillor Jacqui Church announced that there was a positive case on Monday afternoon.
Church said as a safety precaution, everyone in Tuakau should get tested, and a pop-up testing centre would be … View moreKia ora neighbours, a person in Tuakau has tested positive for Covid-19.
Awaroa ki Tuakau ward councillor Jacqui Church announced that there was a positive case on Monday afternoon.
Church said as a safety precaution, everyone in Tuakau should get tested, and a pop-up testing centre would be operating from Tuesday in the area.
The testing station would be on Escotts Rd in Tuakau. Church said people who needed a test could also drive to Pukekohe.
Read the full story by clicking the link below.
Waipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.
You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do … View moreWaipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.
You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do so from a distance, that helps us keep each other safe.
Planned outages, maintenance and service continue as usual, we know these outages could affect your work from home, or home schooling scenarios and thank you for patience. You can find out when and where outages will take place on our website.
Dear neighbours,
Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.
Say goodbye to chilly nights and hello to warmer weather!
Beat the summer rush and grab a Free Air Conditioning quote from the experts today. Heathcotes have 40 years’ experience servicing and installing Air Conditioners with all the top brands – Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic & more.
… View moreSay goodbye to chilly nights and hello to warmer weather!
Beat the summer rush and grab a Free Air Conditioning quote from the experts today. Heathcotes have 40 years’ experience servicing and installing Air Conditioners with all the top brands – Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic & more.
Submit your quote request here or give our Air Con team a call on 07 839 5443.
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Dear neighbours,
Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.
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