Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

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 moreIn 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.

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Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

• Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
• No, never. That's disgusting.
• Occasionally. Depends on what it is.

Vote View Results

• 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

Nutrafin Cycle Biological Aquarium Supplement

Allan from Waterloo

Water treatment for pet fish. It comes in a 2 litre plastic container. Immediately establishes safe biological aquarium environment; Responsive ammonia and nitrite elimination, Allows immediate introduction of fish, for fresh and saltwater use. Expiry date: Jan 2020. It is still wrap in special … View moreWater treatment for pet fish. It comes in a 2 litre plastic container. Immediately establishes safe biological aquarium environment; Responsive ammonia and nitrite elimination, Allows immediate introduction of fish, for fresh and saltwater use. Expiry date: Jan 2020. It is still wrap in special shock proof packaging. It is surplus to requirement after fish is sold. Any questions, pls email or text 021-0443386 (Allan)

Price: $85

Nutrafin Aquaplus Water Conditioner

Allan from Waterloo

For water treatment of pet fish. It comes in a 2 litre plastic container. Makes tap water safe, Removes chlorine and chloramine, nutralizes heavy metal, Coats to protect scales and fins, for fresh and saltwater use.
Selling it as it is surplus to requirement. Expiry date: Feb 2021.
Any questions,… View moreFor water treatment of pet fish. It comes in a 2 litre plastic container. Makes tap water safe, Removes chlorine and chloramine, nutralizes heavy metal, Coats to protect scales and fins, for fresh and saltwater use.
Selling it as it is surplus to requirement. Expiry date: Feb 2021.
Any questions, pls text to 021-0443386 or email me (Allan)

Price: $45

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 moreAcross 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...

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 moreAlmost 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.

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

• Yes
• No
• I'd be grateful but I don't expect it

Vote View Results

• 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

Property break ins

Jolene from Waterloo

Hi neighbours, Anyone notice two dodgy looking males entering properties over the weekend? Sunday afternoon in particular?

Or anyone’s property been broken into?! Missing items?

Security camera caught two men on a property that were not recognised. Wearing all black including black beanies.

… View moreHi neighbours, Anyone notice two dodgy looking males entering properties over the weekend? Sunday afternoon in particular?

Or anyone’s property been broken into?! Missing items?

Security camera caught two men on a property that were not recognised. Wearing all black including black beanies.

Area of interest is Waterloo/Waiwhetu.

Please private message me - will be taking photos to the police.

Join Volunteer Hutt at the Dowse Museum this Tuesday! 11am - 1pm

Kate from Volunteer Hutt

WHIRIA TE TANGATA - WEAVING THE PEOPLE TOGETHER

You are invited to join us in celebrating our fantastic volunteers who connect and strengthen our community across different cultures, ages and interests. The day's events include:

- A weaving demonstration by Hetet School of Maori Art (and … View moreWHIRIA TE TANGATA - WEAVING THE PEOPLE TOGETHER

You are invited to join us in celebrating our fantastic volunteers who connect and strengthen our community across different cultures, ages and interests. The day's events include:

- A weaving demonstration by Hetet School of Maori Art (and some fun weaving activities after).
- Presentations from volunteers and contributors within our community.
- A range of Hutt Valley organisations displays and their representatives to let you know how you can get involved yourself.

We look forward to seeing you there!