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760 days ago
760 days ago

Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No … View more
Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No matter if you work full-time; have pets, kids or flatmates; can only commit for a few weeks or are new to caring for animals – everyone can foster.

We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life: www.spca.nz...

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760 days ago

Pams products recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."

What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.

If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.

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760 days ago

Christmas is coming is your table prepared?

Terry from Browns Bay

Hi we are sell ing our 8 piece Christmas dinner set.
It has served my large family well for years but with kids all moved out it's time for some other family to have some Christmas cheer.
But Wait There's More
If you have had a bit to much Christmas cheer we have an extra 8 large … View more
Hi we are sell ing our 8 piece Christmas dinner set.
It has served my large family well for years but with kids all moved out it's time for some other family to have some Christmas cheer.
But Wait There's More
If you have had a bit to much Christmas cheer we have an extra 8 large plates. Or all set for those surprise Christmas day guests

Price: $250

767 days ago

Pink Ribbon Appeal - Friday 28 October - volunteers required for 2 hour shifts in Browns Bay

Dawn from Rothesay Bay

Hi I am a coordinator for the Pink Ribbon appeal. We are collecting in Browns Bay on Friday 28 October and need volunteers to help out for 2 hour shifts at 8am, 10am, midday and 2pm. If you have time and are able to help please visit the website:

pinkribbonvolunteer.org.nz...

Thanks
Dawn

760 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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761 days ago

Large Square Dining Table with 8 chairs

Andrew from Browns Bay

Large (1400 x 1400mm) dining table with lacquer finish (light cream colour) and 8 matching chairs (although only 6 shown in photo).

All in good condition, with the usual wear as you would expect - although 2 or 3 chairs need just a bit of tlc.

The table is very solidly made and heavy, so pick… View more
Large (1400 x 1400mm) dining table with lacquer finish (light cream colour) and 8 matching chairs (although only 6 shown in photo).

All in good condition, with the usual wear as you would expect - although 2 or 3 chairs need just a bit of tlc.

The table is very solidly made and heavy, so pick up will be necessary. (Centre pedestal can be separated from table top).

Offers around $200 considered

Price: $200

761 days ago

Management Airbnb or bookabach short or longer terms

Owner from Little Mermaid Cleaning Services & Home Stagings

Are you considering using your house, apartment or a room/studio for extra income, but don't have the time, interest or furniture to get started , we can help!

Whatever you already have made your place ready for guests with a comfortable bed, nice furniture, bedding's, artwork & … View more
Are you considering using your house, apartment or a room/studio for extra income, but don't have the time, interest or furniture to get started , we can help!

Whatever you already have made your place ready for guests with a comfortable bed, nice furniture, bedding's, artwork & accessories.
or....
Your place needs a bit of help to make it ready.
or...
Your place is completely empty.

We can help you with that!

- If it's an empty house/apartment/room, we can Stage it nicely for you (Furniture's, Bedding's, Artwork & Accessories). Whatever you choose to rent the Staging weekly or by it.

- We can set up the listing for you.

- Photos.

- All contact with the guest and Airbnb/Vrbo can go through to us.

- Cleaning and Washing between the guests can be done by us.

We already have good experience with Airbnb and Vrbo and it's a safe way to rent out your place short term.

We have been running my Cleaning Service and Home Staging business for the last 18 years. So we think you can be comfortable to leave all the practical side to us and just enjoy the extra income.

Looking forward hearing from you

Susanne & the Little Mermaid team

Managing Director
Little Mermaid Home Staging & Cleaning Services

www.littlemermaid.co.nz...
Ph: 021 236 2284
Email: susanne@littlemermaid.co.nz

761 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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762 days ago

Poll: Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

You’re baking your signature banana muffins and you're out of a vital ingredient...

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Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?
  • 58.8% Absolutely, my neighbour is a good sort.
    58.8% Complete
  • 26.7% No, that would be awkward. Where are my car keys?
    26.7% Complete
  • 7.1% Maybe. If I was feeling confident.
    7.1% Complete
  • 7.4% Who lives next door?
    7.4% Complete
296 votes
762 days ago

Get ready to drop, cover and hold for New Zealand ShakeOut

The Team from Auckland Council

New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi is taking place on Thursday 27 October 2022 at 9.30am.

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762 days ago

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774 days ago

Garmin GPS

Blondie from Browns Bay

Garmin GPS bought second hand recently but cannot use as cigar lighter not working and too expensive to fix

Price: $60

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763 days ago

United Nations Day

NumberWorks'nWords - Albany

On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National … View more
On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National costumes, flags, speeches, slogans, and parades are organised to mark the day and promote the idea of diversity and unity.

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