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2646 days ago

Needle found in capsicum no cause for panic, MPI say

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A Tauranga woman was recently left with a sharp taste in her mouth after finding a needle in a capsicum. The needle scratched her tongue but luckily did not do any serious damage. Police and MPI are investigating the incident.

Although a needle was also found in a strawberry in … View more
Hi neighbours,

A Tauranga woman was recently left with a sharp taste in her mouth after finding a needle in a capsicum. The needle scratched her tongue but luckily did not do any serious damage. Police and MPI are investigating the incident.

Although a needle was also found in a strawberry in Geraldine this week, MPI currently believe they are isolated incidents.

The public are being urged to report anything out of the ordinary to the retailer or MPI.

What are your thoughts on this topic? Are you a vegetable grower that could be affected by this incident? Or have you ever found things like this in your food? Share your views with us in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2642 days ago

Stay independent and confident

The Team from ACC New Zealand

"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance … View more"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance classes to keep you steady on your feet.

Go to livestronger.org.nz to find out more and keep loving your independence. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission."
Learn more

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2643 days ago

IRONING WORK WANTED

Sarah from Pyes Pa

Hi, if anyone needs ironing done, please text or ph me. I know not many people iron anymore but there are the odd few people who do. If your one of these people and just havent got the time to iron, let me help you out. 0210664418

2643 days ago

New Rateable Valuations

Jim from JIM PETERSON of Westbay Real Estate Ltd 0800 22 00 12

The BOP Times lead article on Thurs claims "Property values leap 49%" Should have stated rateable valuations leap 49%.
Very misleading as selling values are still the same as the day before this ambiguous heading. Comparable recent sales over the last 6 mths are the best guideline, (as … View more
The BOP Times lead article on Thurs claims "Property values leap 49%" Should have stated rateable valuations leap 49%.
Very misleading as selling values are still the same as the day before this ambiguous heading. Comparable recent sales over the last 6 mths are the best guideline, (as registered valuers use in their reports.)
Yes some homes will reach their new CV (rateable value) if selling but a high % will not.The main reason being there is no site inspection in the CV process - it is a mass computer average not allowing for the fact that each property is unique in its condition.
BOP Times very much in denial when I questioned their journalistic integrity over this article.

2643 days ago

Supporting kiwi kids and learning

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, … View more
The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2643 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

The Team from Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2643 days ago

Honda Odyssey 2000

Paul from Tauranga City

Excellent condition and runs very well.
Genuine 93620 kms
1 elderly lady driver since being imported at 54649 kms in 2010
2300cc, Petrol, 7 seater, Automatic, Central locking, Electric windows and mirrors, Air conditioning, ABS, Driver and passenger front airbags.
WOF 15/8/2019
Registration … View more
Excellent condition and runs very well.
Genuine 93620 kms
1 elderly lady driver since being imported at 54649 kms in 2010
2300cc, Petrol, 7 seater, Automatic, Central locking, Electric windows and mirrors, Air conditioning, ABS, Driver and passenger front airbags.
WOF 15/8/2019
Registration 20/7/2019
Alpine MDA-W799J Head Unit - MD, CD, DSP

$3400 ono

Phone 07 5481995

Price: $3,400

2644 days ago

Severe weather watch - high winds and heavy rain

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Heavy rain for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, northern Gisborne, and northwest Nelson. Gale northeasterlies for Auckland

A front associated with a large low-pressure system over the northern Tasman Sea is forecast to move south over northern and central New Zealand … View more
Heavy rain for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, northern Gisborne, and northwest Nelson. Gale northeasterlies for Auckland

A front associated with a large low-pressure system over the northern Tasman Sea is forecast to move south over northern and central New Zealand during Friday, Saturday and Sunday, bringing periods of heavy rain. This Watch covers the possibility of rainfall accumulations approaching warning criteria in Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, northern Gisborne, and northwest Nelson.

Additionally, northeasterly gales are expected ahead of this front, and a Watch remains in place for possible severe northeast gales in exposed parts of Auckland from Friday evening till Saturday evening.

Please note, that Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, northern Gisborne, and northwest Nelson have been added to the Watch for heavy rain. More information here.

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2644 days ago

Tree - 90 Warm White LED bulbs, 1500mm high

Charmaine from Pyes Pa

These make great alternative no mess Christmas trees with baubles on them but people are buying them for weddings (hang your gift envelopes on it or place them around the venue for added effect)
Also for mood lighting in the home, and shop and restaurant display for use all year round. They are … View more
These make great alternative no mess Christmas trees with baubles on them but people are buying them for weddings (hang your gift envelopes on it or place them around the venue for added effect)
Also for mood lighting in the home, and shop and restaurant display for use all year round. They are robust with a huge 90 LED's in warm white colour and a simple design of no switch (less to fail).
Folds very small for storage when not required. Phone or message 021709896

Price: $95

2644 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 11.2% Yes
    11.2% Complete
  • 75.7% No
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.3% I'm not sure
    1.3% Complete
  • 11.8% I don't care
    11.8% Complete
3749 votes
2644 days ago

Flowers all year round with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Enjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this… View moreEnjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

2645 days ago

Christmas Shutdown

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

Not long til Christmas! We have a few time slots left and this could be your chance to get your curtains and blinds done before the big day.


Our last day for accepting items for cleaning is Monday the 17th of December.


We will be back open on the 15th of January 2019 for receiving items … View more
Not long til Christmas! We have a few time slots left and this could be your chance to get your curtains and blinds done before the big day.


Our last day for accepting items for cleaning is Monday the 17th of December.


We will be back open on the 15th of January 2019 for receiving items again.

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2645 days ago

Police boost patrols after seven vehicles stolen in one night in Tauranga

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There will be an increased police presence in the Tauranga CBD after seven vehicles were stolen in one night this week. Tauranga area response manager Senior Sergeant Eddie Lyttle said the vehicles were reported stolen overnight on Tuesday. He said most of the thefts were reported in the commercial… View moreThere will be an increased police presence in the Tauranga CBD after seven vehicles were stolen in one night this week. Tauranga area response manager Senior Sergeant Eddie Lyttle said the vehicles were reported stolen overnight on Tuesday. He said most of the thefts were reported in the commercial area between 11th Ave and 15th Ave. Read more

Be vigilant. Park in well-lit areas where possible, lock your vehicle, don't leave valuable items inside your vehicle, and if you see any suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles, contact police immediately.

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2657 days ago

Teen Jobs

Josh from Mount Maunganui

Hi, My name is Josh and I am 14. While looking for some part time work, I discovered that there was no easy way to find the jobs that were out there. Established job websites are for older people & there was nothing for school students looking for part time work. This is when the idea was born,… View moreHi, My name is Josh and I am 14. While looking for some part time work, I discovered that there was no easy way to find the jobs that were out there. Established job websites are for older people & there was nothing for school students looking for part time work. This is when the idea was born, a free to use website for connecting teenagers wanting to get a job & employers and households with work to do!

This year I entered the Young Innovators Awards for my website idea called Teen Jobs. I was fortunate enough to come in 3rd place for the junior category. One of the judges at YiA, Suan Yeo, (Google’s Head of Education for Australia & New Zealand), commented, "Teen Jobs really stood out for the thought about the end user.” After my success at YiA, I was encouraged to develop the idea, as it would make a real difference to teenagers & the way they find work. The youth unemployment rates in New Zealand are very high, with 11.2% of 15 – 19 year olds unemployed. This costs the government $345 million dollars a year! This website can help those teenagers find employment and gain valuable employment related skills.

Since the Young Innovators Awards I have developed the my idea into a fully operational website. Teen Jobs is an innovative idea that enables teenagers to find jobs, while being completely free. Students and teenagers list themselves and the areas they want to work and employers and households can simply search and find teenagers to do the jobs they require. This flips the traditional way where the employer lists the job which proves impractical for smaller or part time jobs. Job categories include everything from household work like lawn mowing or babysitting right through to retail and business positions.

Teen Jobs is registering teenagers now to build the pool of workers & will be going fully live to employers & households on the 1st of December 2018.

Visit our website, www.teenjobs.co.nz... for more information.

2651 days ago

It’s in the Bag - Charity Drive

Laura from Pyes Pa

There is a new charity called ‘It’s in the Bag’. It began down south last year, and due to great success, they have spread around the country. It’s about providing some needs and some wants to women in local refuges. I am one of the volunteers for Tauranga.

Donations of handbags and … View more
There is a new charity called ‘It’s in the Bag’. It began down south last year, and due to great success, they have spread around the country. It’s about providing some needs and some wants to women in local refuges. I am one of the volunteers for Tauranga.

Donations of handbags and necessities (sanitary supplies, toothbrushes and toothpaste, combs and brushes, shampoo and conditioner, soaps and lotions ...) and extras (nail polish, lipstick, perfume ...) can be dropped of to me - or, if possible, I can come to you.

All donations will be distributed the week of December 3rd, so please drop off by December 2nd.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Contact me on 0275552872 for drop off/pick up details. Cheers

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