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2092 days ago

Salmon recalled due to listeria fears

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Two salmon products are being recalled because they may contain listeria.

The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd has recalled a specific batch of its Southern Ocean brand New Zealand King Salmon Smoked Pieces and Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Cold Smoked Salmon which may contain Listeria … View more
Two salmon products are being recalled because they may contain listeria.

The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd has recalled a specific batch of its Southern Ocean brand New Zealand King Salmon Smoked Pieces and Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Cold Smoked Salmon which may contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The affected batch is coded with M362D or M362N. The recall did not apply to any other Regal Marlborough or Southern Ocean brand products.

Consumers are being asked to check batch numbers and not consume the affected salmon, which was sold 200g and 500g vacuum packs.

The recall was a precautionary measure after test results for a single sample in the affected batch suggested it contained listeria. Read more here.

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2092 days ago

Whangarei Heads Arts Trail

Sheila Blackburn from Whangarei Heads Arts Trail

We have a great line up for our Easter Arts Trail. With 14 NEW local members 5 new guests and 50 exhibitors over all it should be amazing. Remember to tell your friends and invite family to stay. If anyone is interested in providing services for the event (food, drink, busking, entertainment) … View moreWe have a great line up for our Easter Arts Trail. With 14 NEW local members 5 new guests and 50 exhibitors over all it should be amazing. Remember to tell your friends and invite family to stay. If anyone is interested in providing services for the event (food, drink, busking, entertainment) please get in touch with Sheila on wh.artstrail@yahoo.com

2093 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Rosemary & Garlic Stuffed Chicken

Tegel

Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.

Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with … View more
Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.

Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with convenience in mind; they're in a ready-to-cook tray. Simply peel back the lid, put it in the oven and get back to that game of backyard cricket.
Get the recipe

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2093 days ago

If you eat them all yourself - we won't tell anyone! 🙊🍌

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To help you beat the heat this summer we've come up with this simple and tasty NSNZ-inspired recipe for you to share with neighbours, family, and friends.

#NSNZhealthandwellness

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2095 days ago

Accessible powerpoints for disabled

Glen from Central Whangarei

Sent to WDC

This is a request from DPA Northland for WDC to please consider

Accessibility for battery-powered mobility devises in Whangarei. The issue of having powerpoints located around the city and available for the purpose of charging mobility scooters or electric wheelchairs or mobility … View more
Sent to WDC

This is a request from DPA Northland for WDC to please consider

Accessibility for battery-powered mobility devises in Whangarei. The issue of having powerpoints located around the city and available for the purpose of charging mobility scooters or electric wheelchairs or mobility equipment, an example would be the Hatea Loop which is lighted so power is available. Public power points could be installed at these locations

1# Canopy Bridge

2# Parking Te Matau A Pohe

3# Pohe Island BMX track opposite Weka and Wave

4# Weka and Wave

5# Whangarei Dog Park

6# Onerahi end of Hatea Loop walkway

These would have to be labelled with a recognisable wheelchair only symbol and clear rules.

We would like Whangarei to be an example of accessibility in a New Zealand city. I suspect the cost-benefit ratio of such an idea would be huge, the worry some disabled go through thinking will the battery get them home. I have twice come across wheelchair users on the Hatea loop that has run out of battery, Ideally, these powerpoints would be installed across the city. The Hatea loop is very popular for mobility devise users, just five powerpoints would cover this large area. The cost for WDC installing these would be minimal the benefits would be beneficial to many people, I believe WDC would quickly find these popular.

Glen McMillan
Chairman
DPA Northland

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2095 days ago

Children's Day is Sunday 3 March 2019!

The Team from Children's Day

Put tamariki first and celebrate by hosting an event for the tamariki and whānau in your neighbourhood. It can be anything, big or small! Register your event on the Children's Day website www.childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2095 days ago

Have you checked your NCEA results yet?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, It's the big day for Kiwi students - NCEA results are in!

Already more than 50,000 students have eagerly gone online to see how they fared. To read more, click here.

So students (and parents) - and be honest - are you happy with your results? Do you now wish you'd … View more
Hi neighbours, It's the big day for Kiwi students - NCEA results are in!

Already more than 50,000 students have eagerly gone online to see how they fared. To read more, click here.

So students (and parents) - and be honest - are you happy with your results? Do you now wish you'd studied more or are you stoked your hard work has paid off?

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2097 days ago

Sewing Machine Lessons

Chris from Maunu

Does anyone know of anybody that offers sewing machine lessons for beginners? Our 10 year old Granddaughter has a brand new machine and is itching to go! She lives in Onerahi, but someone local would be great too. Thank You.

2097 days ago

Make the most of the holidays and get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2097 days ago

HiLine Hens Laying

Kerry from Glenbervie

Hi. These hens are in lay, they free range but they have no respect for our yard fence. One or two keep finding a way to get in and pooh by the house- so that's it! Out they go @ $5 each.

Price: $5

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2104 days ago

Flatmate/house sitting person needed + part time job opportunity.

Fiona from Rural West Whangarei

Preferably female in her late 50’s due to some in house cleaning job required. This is for long term. P.M. me for further details if you know anyone suits. Thanks.

2100 days ago

Food market

Tunney from Central Whangarei

On another note: what happened to the food market that used to be on the bridge every 2nd Friday?

2099 days ago

Remember to enter Resene Loveliest Letterbox!

Resene

There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?

Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's … View more
There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?

Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's as simple as loading a picture of a lovely letterbox in your neighbourhood or from your travels - and you could win one of four great prizes!
Enter now

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2099 days ago

Is your paddling pool legal?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?

Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't… View more
Hi neighbours,

Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?

Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't even aware of.

For example, do you have a 1.2-metre fixed childproof fence with a self-closing gate opening outwards?

What are your thoughts on paddling pool safety? If faced with an inspection, would your pool set-up pass? Do you think all these rules are essential? What are your tips for setting up a paddling pool safely?
To read more about how to keep your kids safe in and around pools, click here.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2099 days ago

LOST PURSE

Chris from Maunu

This is a long-shot, but you never know...….I was helping a rather distraught young Mum to find her white, oblong purse, in the Countdown/KMart car park, around 12.30/1/30pm. She said it had a lot of money in it. Hopefully, someone has found it and handed it into Countdown or the Police … View moreThis is a long-shot, but you never know...….I was helping a rather distraught young Mum to find her white, oblong purse, in the Countdown/KMart car park, around 12.30/1/30pm. She said it had a lot of money in it. Hopefully, someone has found it and handed it into Countdown or the Police Station. Thank You.

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