Beef mince recalled in Tauranga
Pak'n Save Tauriko is recalling a batch of its own branded NZ Beef Mince due to the possible presence of white latex fragments.
In a statement released yesterday, the Ministry for Primary Industries advised customers not to consume the product and to return them back to Pak'n Save Tauriko for a full refund. There have been no reports of associated injury.
What you need to know:
- The official product title is Pak’n Save Tauriko brand NZ Beef Mince and it was packed in various weights of approximately 1kg.
- The best before date is 04/12/2020.
- The possible presence of latex is due to the gloves that employees wore when packaging the product.
Customers are encouraged to get in contact with Pak'n Save Tauriko on (07) 571 0381 or visit instore at 2 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga. For more information see the New Zealand Food Safety website.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
-
52.2% Human-centred experience and communication
-
15% Critical thinking
-
29.9% Resilience and adaptability
-
2.9% Other - I will share below!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed? No worries! Simply head here and click once on the Following button.
Loading…
