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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 … View moreA 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.
All of Ryman’s New Zealand villages have gained a Dementia Friendly Accreditation as recognised by Alzheimers New Zealand.
This reflects our commitment to creating safe, supportive communities to improve the experiences of residents living with dementia.
Our purpose-built care centres and … View moreAll of Ryman’s New Zealand villages have gained a Dementia Friendly Accreditation as recognised by Alzheimers New Zealand.
This reflects our commitment to creating safe, supportive communities to improve the experiences of residents living with dementia.
Our purpose-built care centres and personalised support ensure residents feel comfortable and secure while maintaining their independence.
We offer specialist dementia care at Charles Upham Village in Rangiora.
Click the read more below to learn more about our dementia friendly approach.
It's time to clean out the garage (or closet or cupboard!) and make some money back on your summer goods. Get involved with the Neighbourly online garage sale on Saturday, February 22nd.
Whether it's time to let go of your spare tent, your beach umbrella or maybe clear some clothes … View moreIt's time to clean out the garage (or closet or cupboard!) and make some money back on your summer goods. Get involved with the Neighbourly online garage sale on Saturday, February 22nd.
Whether it's time to let go of your spare tent, your beach umbrella or maybe clear some clothes from your wardrobe, the Neighbourly garage sale is the place to do it - it's free and it's local!
If this is your first Neighbourly garage sale, the way it works is that you list your items individually ahead of the event and members perusing the garage sale items online will contact you to buy it.
Make sure you check out the treasure trove of bargains on Saturday, February 22nd - it's well worth a look!
Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.
We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!
We hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've … View moreWe hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've created in your backyard.
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your creation or backyard set up a to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🛝🪴🛖
Perennial Salvia and Salvia uliginosa. Upright spreading perennial with spikes of blue flowers, both are flowering now. Perennial Salvia is mid blue, and S. ulignosa is a lovely sky blue. Both have a maximum height of approx 1.5 mtrs. Both prefer full sun/part shade. Lovely in a cottage garden. … View morePerennial Salvia and Salvia uliginosa. Upright spreading perennial with spikes of blue flowers, both are flowering now. Perennial Salvia is mid blue, and S. ulignosa is a lovely sky blue. Both have a maximum height of approx 1.5 mtrs. Both prefer full sun/part shade. Lovely in a cottage garden. Perennial Salvia dies down for winter. Uliginosa holds its green leaves through winter, then trim back in Spring to put out fresh growth.
Both are $7 each, these plants currently about 600mm tall. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details.
Phormium Black Rage ... lovely Native flax with arching almost black leaves. Maximum height approx 1.2mt. Prefers full sun to part shade. This is a hardy evergreen plant that can tolerate damp ground. $7 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details. See my other… View morePhormium Black Rage ... lovely Native flax with arching almost black leaves. Maximum height approx 1.2mt. Prefers full sun to part shade. This is a hardy evergreen plant that can tolerate damp ground. $7 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details. See my other listings for perennials and cottage garden plants, including natives. $5 to $10 for most.
Lovely Native tussock - Carex secta. Green/gold arching growth, beautiful movement in the breeze in a bulk planting. Thrives in all conditions, even damp ground/streamside. Very gardy. Grows to approximately 1.5m x 1m. $5 each or 5 for $20. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. … View moreLovely Native tussock - Carex secta. Green/gold arching growth, beautiful movement in the breeze in a bulk planting. Thrives in all conditions, even damp ground/streamside. Very gardy. Grows to approximately 1.5m x 1m. $5 each or 5 for $20. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details.
Rock Daisy aka Swan River Daisy.
Beautiful spreading perennial ground cover that has fine fern like dark green foliage. Full sun to part shade. Attractive flowers cover the plant. Grows to approximately 30cm. Perfect for containers or edging or rock gardens. 11cm pots $5 each. Pick up Rangiora … View moreRock Daisy aka Swan River Daisy.
Beautiful spreading perennial ground cover that has fine fern like dark green foliage. Full sun to part shade. Attractive flowers cover the plant. Grows to approximately 30cm. Perfect for containers or edging or rock gardens. 11cm pots $5 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details.
Federation Daisy "Double Act" ... beautiful pink flowers fade to a cream colour, giving the effect of two toned flowering. Healthy compact shape, ideal for pots or flower borders. Prefers a sunny spot, protected from frost until established. 11cm pots $5 each. Pick up Rangiora by … View moreFederation Daisy "Double Act" ... beautiful pink flowers fade to a cream colour, giving the effect of two toned flowering. Healthy compact shape, ideal for pots or flower borders. Prefers a sunny spot, protected from frost until established. 11cm pots $5 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details. Many more perennials available.
Dodonaea viscosa - Green Ake Ake. Lovely NZ native. Ornamental small bushy erect tree. Suits all soil types, drought resistant once established. Fast growing. Great as a specimen or as a hedge. PB3 bags $5 each. Pick up Rangiora, cash only, by arrangement. Message me for details. Other … View moreDodonaea viscosa - Green Ake Ake. Lovely NZ native. Ornamental small bushy erect tree. Suits all soil types, drought resistant once established. Fast growing. Great as a specimen or as a hedge. PB3 bags $5 each. Pick up Rangiora, cash only, by arrangement. Message me for details. Other natives available also.
Hedera Helix ... Variegated Ivy. A well behaved cultivar, suitable as a climber, a ground cover, in pots, or shaped to a pillar. (See example in photo). Tolerates a wide range of soils. Hardy. Can be trimmed at any time of year. 11cm pots. $5 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Message me for … View moreHedera Helix ... Variegated Ivy. A well behaved cultivar, suitable as a climber, a ground cover, in pots, or shaped to a pillar. (See example in photo). Tolerates a wide range of soils. Hardy. Can be trimmed at any time of year. 11cm pots. $5 each. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Message me for details.
For all you painting and decorating needs get in touch with Andy for your free measure and quote.
Fun and Friendship in Retirement
Probus is a social club that provides retirees and semi-retirees with social outings, fun and friendship as you take part in a range of activities, trips and outings.
If this sounds like you, come along to our next meeting to find out more. Enjoy a cup of tea… View moreFun and Friendship in Retirement
Probus is a social club that provides retirees and semi-retirees with social outings, fun and friendship as you take part in a range of activities, trips and outings.
If this sounds like you, come along to our next meeting to find out more. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and be entertained by this months interesting guest speaker.
Our Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is at 9.45am Wednesday 19 February 2025 upstairs at the The Kaiapoi Club, 113 Ravens Quay, Kaiapoi.
Email us on kaiapoiprobus@gmail.com or ring Steve on 0274 310 383 for more information.
Check out our website www.kaiapoiprobus.co.nz....
Calling all photographers, collectors or a parent wanting to give a teenager a brilliant present.
Very compact, fits into hand, light-weight camera. Multi functions.
In tip-top condition.
USB card, battery charger, lithium battery, plug in connection to wall socket plus another for a computer,… View moreCalling all photographers, collectors or a parent wanting to give a teenager a brilliant present.
Very compact, fits into hand, light-weight camera. Multi functions.
In tip-top condition.
USB card, battery charger, lithium battery, plug in connection to wall socket plus another for a computer, carrying case, all in its original packaging.
Contact me on 021 084 37041. Pick up Rangiora.
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