Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?
This week’s issue we say there should be a parsley plant near every kitchen door. It’s time to harvest sprouting broccoli, compile your spring seed list, sow Florence fennel, choose tomatoes wisely and check germinating seedlings every day.
Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and make a feeding station for native birds. Plus go in the draw for strawberry packs from Tui and copies of NZ Gardener’s August issue.
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Chicken nuggets recall
A popular Pam's frozen food has been recalled.
What you need to know:
- Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets (1kg) have been recalled by Foodstuffs.
- The product may contain foreign matter (blue rubber).
- This product is sold at Four Square, Gilmours, New World, Pak’nSave and Social Supermarket stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected batch has the marking of Best Before: 16 Oct 2025
- The issue was raised following a customer complaint.
- Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
For other recent food/product recalls, check our list here.
Need a Doctor? Maungatapere Medical Centre is taking on new Patients
Maungatapere Medical Centre based at Maungatapere (approx 12 Km west of Whangarei) is taking on new patients. We have 2 female Doctors and 2 male Doctors and 4 very experienced Nurses. We cover everything from general consultations for all age groups, small surgeries, after hours care, home visits, aged care, podiatry and mental health counselling. Our fees are amongst the cheapest and our service amongst the friendliest. Please phone 09 4308 062 for an enrolment form
Maungatapare Medical Centre Renovation - Building related Tradesmen required
Maungatapere Medical Centre has grown a lot over the last 2 years and we now have 4 Doctors and Nurses and are outgrowing our current premises fast. If you are a Builder, Electrician, Gibstopper, Plumber or Painter and are interested in work renovating a Villa into a medical centre in the Maungatapere area, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please phone Yvonne 0274 900 877 or email finance@maungataperemedical.co.nz
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