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1145 days ago

Lead contamination forces recall of sugar products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 more
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, 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.

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1145 days ago

ZIP Electric Fry Pan

Christina from Picton - Waikawa

Extra large zip frying pan in very good condition. Is submersible and also can be put through the dishwasher. Has been a great kitchen tool but now to big for our requirements.
Call Andrew on 0274447009

Price: $35

1145 days ago

Meet the 2 Hawke's Bay gardeners up for our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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!

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1146 days ago

Great work team: We're approaching 90 per cent

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Gee, Marlborough is getting close. Data released on Wednesday shows Riverlands is 95 per cent double vaccinated, and Lower Wairau is 91.5 per cent double vaccinated, while Woodbourne, Springlands, Mayfield, central Blenheim, and Witherlea East and West have all surpassed the 80 per cent mark.

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1146 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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1147 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.”

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1148 days ago

UPDATE: Office closed due to storm damage

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

After assessing the damage to our offices following Friday's storm, we have realised that the VM offices will be closed for quite a while. We are still working, however, but we will do this from home or from alternative locations.

For volunteers or anyone interested in volunteering, if you … View more
After assessing the damage to our offices following Friday's storm, we have realised that the VM offices will be closed for quite a while. We are still working, however, but we will do this from home or from alternative locations.

For volunteers or anyone interested in volunteering, if you would like to meet with our Coordinator for Volunteer Services, please txt/call 021478330 or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
Manager (Meg) - mgr@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
You can also message us on social media.

Thank you to everyone who has offered help and support! We will get back to you soon!

1148 days ago

Meet Alexandria Lindsay, our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Waitara

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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1148 days ago

Enjoy all the comforts of home.

Oceania Health Care

You’ll feel right at home in our luxury Care Suites at Green Gables. Our spacious, well-appointed rooms are perfect for entertaining family or
friends with your very own living area, kitchenette and ensuite.

Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home and Hospital level care with
all the … View more
You’ll feel right at home in our luxury Care Suites at Green Gables. Our spacious, well-appointed rooms are perfect for entertaining family or
friends with your very own living area, kitchenette and ensuite.

Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home and Hospital level care with
all the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to
move again, even if your needs increase. Best of all, this means that
couples can continue living together even if their needs are different.

As a housewarming gift, you and your guests will enjoy a complimentary
high tea paired with a lovely bottle of bubbles when you move in.

To learn more about our Care Suites, with Rest Home and Hospital level
care, visit oceaniahealthcare.co.nz.
Learn more

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1148 days ago

Marlborough Dragon Boat Club

Jim Luff from Marlborough Dragon Boat Club

Hi everyone, Marlborough Dragon Boat Club is now paddling into its 4th competition season and we are recruiting for new members.

We are a mixed open team and compete in south island and national Regattas but some of us just come along to get on the water for fun and fitness.

We currently train… View more
Hi everyone, Marlborough Dragon Boat Club is now paddling into its 4th competition season and we are recruiting for new members.

We are a mixed open team and compete in south island and national Regattas but some of us just come along to get on the water for fun and fitness.

We currently train on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm on the Wairau River from the Wairau Rowing Club. You don’t need to be a super athlete or even to have paddled before. Male or female, young in body or at heart, Dragon Boating is for everyone and we would love for you to come and have a go.

Send me a message on here or give me a call or txt 0276755533 if you would like to know more.

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1149 days ago

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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1149 days ago

Meet Caitlin, a mechanical engineering apprentice and racing enthusiast

Competenz

Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
Find a job you actually like - this is your sign to embrace the fluro!

Click here for more info.

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1149 days ago

Win a $20k advertising package

2degrees

2degrees is all about fighting for fair which is why we’re giving Marlborough businesses the chance to win a $20,000 advertising package.

Apply before 6th December at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal.

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Find out more

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1150 days ago

CLOSED tomorrow

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

The VM office will be closed tomorrow for the Marlborough Anniversary holiday.
We will be back in the office as usual from 10am, Tuesday, 2nd November.


To everyone who is working or volunteering over the long weekend to keep important services running, we would like to say a massive thank you!

1150 days ago

Some Blenheim businesses closed following rainstorm

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Did you get caught in the rain and hail on Friday evening? The Blenheim library and several businesses in central Blenheim will be closed this long weekend for a clean-up after the flooding.

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