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Merry Christmas! The holiday rush is on, and we know it can be overwhelming. With gifts to buy, meals to plan, and stockings to stuff, preparation is key to making the most out of your budget.
Don't let the rising costs of living dampen your holiday spirit. While sales can be enticing, … View moreMerry Christmas! The holiday rush is on, and we know it can be overwhelming. With gifts to buy, meals to plan, and stockings to stuff, preparation is key to making the most out of your budget.
Don't let the rising costs of living dampen your holiday spirit. While sales can be enticing, not all that glitters is gold. Stay informed with our tips for a savvy and stress-free shopping experience!
Head to PriceMe to browse and find the best deals this holiday season and on Boxing Day.
The NZ Compare team wishes you a safe and joyful Holiday Season. Thank you for your support; we love helping Kiwis nationwide find better plans, prices, and providers.
Every bit counts in keeping households connected! Our team will be back on January 11, 2024, and until then, stay safe and have… View moreThe NZ Compare team wishes you a safe and joyful Holiday Season. Thank you for your support; we love helping Kiwis nationwide find better plans, prices, and providers.
Every bit counts in keeping households connected! Our team will be back on January 11, 2024, and until then, stay safe and have fun!
We hope you are with those you love and Santa has been good to you. Enjoy!
New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer Berry Mince Pies due to the possible presence of fine metal.
What you need to know:
- Due to a manufacturing issue, fine wire may have got into the pies.
- Two consumer complaints have been received but no injuries … View moreNew Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer Berry Mince Pies due to the possible presence of fine metal.
What you need to know:
- Due to a manufacturing issue, fine wire may have got into the pies.
- Two consumer complaints have been received but no injuries have occurred.
- This recall affects 2 batches of mince pies sold at Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores nationwide:
Summer Berry Mince Pies 360g with a 12/06/2024 best-before date
Summer Berry Mince Pies 360g with a 13/06/2024 best-before date.
- If you have bought any of these mince pies, they should not be eaten, and can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
- The batches under recall have already been removed from store shelves and have not been exported.
If you have consumed any of this product and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.
Ready for a festive movie night? Check out our top picks for the Best Christmas Movies for 2023!
Whether you're into laughs, rom-coms, or family fun, we've got your holiday vibes covered. Grab your popcorn and let the Christmas magic begin!
It’s that time of the year when we eat a little too much Pav, watch Love Actually for the umpteenth time then head off on holiday in search of some summer fun with friends and family. As we sign off for the year, we’d like to wish everyone a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, love and … View moreIt’s that time of the year when we eat a little too much Pav, watch Love Actually for the umpteenth time then head off on holiday in search of some summer fun with friends and family. As we sign off for the year, we’d like to wish everyone a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, love and laughter. So, from all our staff and residents, have a very happy holiday and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Thanks to our friends at Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment and the Ministry of Primary Industries, we're bringing Neighbourly members updates on recent recalls.Click on the item to get the full details.
Lisa’s brand Hummus Chargrilled Capsicum
Value brand Lemonade
… View moreThanks to our friends at Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment and the Ministry of Primary Industries, we're bringing Neighbourly members updates on recent recalls.Click on the item to get the full details.
Lisa’s brand Hummus Chargrilled Capsicum
Value brand Lemonade
Luv a Pie Butter Chicken pie
Clonbern Kitchen Truffle & Parmesan Beef Sausages
Magnetic Ball fidget toy
Oversized Kids Hoodie blanket
Tegel Chicken Sausages
New World NZ prime beef mince
Mr Beast Milk Chocolate Bar
The Original Paprika & Onion Kumara chips
Electric oil burner
This information is designed to help keep your home, family and friends safe.
Christmas is just around the corner and for most kiwis this means preparing our homes to host a nice warm meal, but for some this can be a really hard time of the year.
Filled with food essentials and Christmas treats, a Christmas Box is a much-needed addition to the table and also a … View moreChristmas is just around the corner and for most kiwis this means preparing our homes to host a nice warm meal, but for some this can be a really hard time of the year.
Filled with food essentials and Christmas treats, a Christmas Box is a much-needed addition to the table and also a much-needed reminder that people care. This year we will deliver 45,000 boxes to those in need but we need your help!
Help us bring hope to the table for those struggling by donating a Christmas Box for just $40 at christmasbox.co.nz.
By local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
A West Coast rural community has just gained a small piece of mobile charging technology that will be a game changer in a civil emergency.
Lions International has gifted the Grey Valley's Awahono Civil Defence Group a portable power station … View moreBy local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
A West Coast rural community has just gained a small piece of mobile charging technology that will be a game changer in a civil emergency.
Lions International has gifted the Grey Valley's Awahono Civil Defence Group a portable power station that can be charged by solar means or plugged into a portable generator.
The power station is a fast-charging portable unit for a range of purposes in emergency response including powering the Starlink and VHF radio links the Awahono group has to enable continuous connection in a power and communication outage.
Awohono Civil Defence Group controller Anton Becker, a member of Grey Valley Lions, said the need for the portable unit was mentioned in passing when the district governor of Lions International visited recently for the club's 40th investiture.
Word quickly came back the portable power pack for Awahono would be fully funded by Lions.
It would make the area "a lot more resilient" by enabling cell and radio communications without mains electricity.
"You can set up the solar panel and it charges the power like a little power station."
Becker said the longer benefit in being able to power up the alternative communication network's power source could not be underestimated given the known risk for the region to lose its National Grid connection in a major natural disaster.
"It could be out for a couple of weeks -- you just don't know."
Becker said he could see the immediate benefit of other small communities like Blackball and Nelson Creek - and more widely across the region - in getting a solar power unit.
West Coast Emergency Management group controller Claire Brown said the portable power unit for Awohono was worth somewhere between $1200 and $1500.
It would really "make a difference" for individual communities during an emergency event.
"To provide that extra power resource is huge in terms of building the resilience of that community… It might help spark another organisation or community group to think hey, we could do something as well."
Brown said the procurement of technology like Star Link communication units and alternative power sources for the region is building.
The Awahono example showed how particular communities could empower themselves.
"Across the region communities are building up their capability which includes resources."
In particular the Grey District Council had been proactive in its support of the scattered settlements in its area.
"That has enabled improved ultimate communication across the district and it has also raised the profile of community resilience to other partners," Brown said.
"The Lions example is how other community groups and business organisations are coming on board.
"It's not just about Government funding or district council funding - it's about how everybody works together."
Meanwhile, West Coast Emergency Management was now in year two of a project to ensure continuous accessible fuel supplies across the West Coast if it were cut off.
Brown said in the next year this would include practically ensuring strategic fuel stations' capability to continue to operate using appropriate portable generation when the mains power was down.
Find the new Chemist Warehouse in Ashburton, next to Noel Leeming.
With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free Prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week!
Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can … View moreFind the new Chemist Warehouse in Ashburton, next to Noel Leeming.
With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free Prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week!
Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can shop online 24/7!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Get into the festive spirit with homemade gifts crafted by your little ones!
Our list of the top 5 DIY gifts for kids is here to spark their creativity and spread joy. Check it out now!
Struggling to find the perfect small Christmas present? For just $15 each, you can buy Heart Foundation Lottery tickets for family, friends or even good neighbours. Not only will they have the chance to win a stunning Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland, but you are also supporting the … View moreStruggling to find the perfect small Christmas present? For just $15 each, you can buy Heart Foundation Lottery tickets for family, friends or even good neighbours. Not only will they have the chance to win a stunning Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland, but you are also supporting the life-saving work of the Heart Foundation.
If you have a furry friend at home, be sure to submit your entry for this year's Santa Paws campaign - a celebration of the cutest Christmas pets in town!
There's ten great prizes of $100 Prezzy® cards up for grabs - but only a few days left to enter so move fast!
… View moreIf you have a furry friend at home, be sure to submit your entry for this year's Santa Paws campaign - a celebration of the cutest Christmas pets in town!
There's ten great prizes of $100 Prezzy® cards up for grabs - but only a few days left to enter so move fast!
Check out the fantastic entries received so far and don't forget to share your photo today!
Sale now on at Resene ColorShops! For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops.
Many of us love to transform our home in December to bring in the Christmas spirit. But perhaps you feel you've gone the extra festive mile? We are looking high and low for NZ’s Merriest Home. Is it yours? Let us decide!
Share just one photo below of your house (inside or out) to … View moreMany of us love to transform our home in December to bring in the Christmas spirit. But perhaps you feel you've gone the extra festive mile? We are looking high and low for NZ’s Merriest Home. Is it yours? Let us decide!
Share just one photo below of your house (inside or out) to go into the draw to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home.
The Neighbourly team will choose the finalists but you, our Neighbourly members will vote on the ultimate winner who'll receive the prize of a $600 Prezzy® Card and the title of NZ's Merriest Home. So, go ahead! In the comments below, share your one festive photo to enter.
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