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Supermarket chain Woolworths NZ is recalling a range of squeezable baby food pouches from its stores nationwide after holes were found in about 30 individual packets in its Auckland and Napier supermarkets.
The recall follows the discovery of a mice infestation at two of Woolworth NZ’s … View moreSupermarket chain Woolworths NZ is recalling a range of squeezable baby food pouches from its stores nationwide after holes were found in about 30 individual packets in its Auckland and Napier supermarkets.
The recall follows the discovery of a mice infestation at two of Woolworth NZ’s Auckland distribution centres. Product is being removed from Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores across the country, and signs will be in place to inform customers
This effects Only Organic, Natureland, and Smiling Tums brand baby food in squeezable pouches.
To find out more about the recall see the New Zealand Food Safety website.
A new boardwalk around the crater of Mt Eden wants to be Auckland’s most “instagrammable” spot, while protecting an 800 year-old Māori settlement.
The deck is perched on the northern knoll of the mountain, and offers panoramic views of the city and Waitematā Harbour.
Tūpuna Maunga … View moreA new boardwalk around the crater of Mt Eden wants to be Auckland’s most “instagrammable” spot, while protecting an 800 year-old Māori settlement.
The deck is perched on the northern knoll of the mountain, and offers panoramic views of the city and Waitematā Harbour.
Tūpuna Maunga Authority chair Paul Majurey said the boardwalk provides protection for the last remnants of a historic Māori site built around 1200AD,
“Maungawhau is a waahi tapu – a sacred place of immense historical, cultural and spiritual significance to the Mana Whenua iwi/hapū of Tāmaki Makaurau,” he said.
“It is also geologically important and is highly valued by the many communities that have a connection with this special place. Maungawhau is a taonga in every sense of the word.”
The boardwalk carefully winds through the tūāpapa (terraces) where the houses and gardens of the pā once sat, and the rua (pits) which were roofed for storing crops.
Visitors can now appreciate these features without causing damage.
Majurey said extensive planning for the project included a review of historic locations and World Heritage sites around the world, such as the boardwalks at Yosemite National Park in the United States and the trails around Stonehenge in England.
“With around 1.2 million people visiting Maungawhau every year, a better solution was needed to both protect the pā features and enhance the experience that visitors expect from one of the country’s most iconic Maunga,” he said.
Construction began in November 2019 and experienced some delays due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
Visitors are encouraged to place health and safety first, maintain a 2-metre physical distance from others on the Maunga and take advantage of the manual check-in feature on the NZ COVID Tracer app.
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Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement … View moreWhen you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.
Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.
Good morning Aucklanders, did anyone wake to a sudden jolt in the early hours?
A weak 5.2 earthquake struck at 3.47am, 120 km north-east of Whangamata. More than 2500 people felt it - and many did across Auckland.
Did you experience the quake? What happened at your house?
Please let us know in the … View moreGood morning Aucklanders, did anyone wake to a sudden jolt in the early hours?
A weak 5.2 earthquake struck at 3.47am, 120 km north-east of Whangamata. More than 2500 people felt it - and many did across Auckland.
Did you experience the quake? What happened at your house?
Please let us know in the comments if you do not want your comments used in a news story.
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Textile Curtain Cleaning is the most reputable, reliable name in curtain cleaning in Auckland. Also best known to remove the unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best.
Because your window furnishings are valuable and must be … View moreTextile Curtain Cleaning is the most reputable, reliable name in curtain cleaning in Auckland. Also best known to remove the unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best.
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Hi neighbours!
New Zealanders from farms, factories and schools around the country are showcasing messages of support for Aucklanders trapped in lockdown.
The initiative is being driven by Kia Kaha Auckland, a group aiming to support communities and regions who continue to be disadvantaged by… View moreHi neighbours!
New Zealanders from farms, factories and schools around the country are showcasing messages of support for Aucklanders trapped in lockdown.
The initiative is being driven by Kia Kaha Auckland, a group aiming to support communities and regions who continue to be disadvantaged by the impacts of Covid-19.
Group spokesperson Lee Astridge said it was a way to show Auckland the rest of the country was thinking of them and wishing them strength in adversity.
“We’re a bunch of rural people who believe that stepping up and showing we care for everyone in New Zealand ultimately gives the country the best chance to thrive,” he said.
Here’s a clip of some of the messages, let us know what you think in the comments!
Auckland Museum is calling on the public submit personal messages they have received in their life about love, loss and longing.
Letters, texts, postcards and even Tinder messages Aucklanders have sent to one another will be compiled into an upcoming exhibition in mid-2021.
Auckland Museum … View moreAuckland Museum is calling on the public submit personal messages they have received in their life about love, loss and longing.
Letters, texts, postcards and even Tinder messages Aucklanders have sent to one another will be compiled into an upcoming exhibition in mid-2021.
Auckland Museum spokesperson Nina Finigan said the exhibition will explore the ways Aucklanders communicate feelings of love, loss, and longing, and how that has changed and stayed the same over time.
“Love, loss and longing – these feelings are universal and reveal something profound about what it means to be human,” she said.
“How we communicate these emotions continues to evolve but our need to tell people we love and miss them is timeless.”
Submissions can be anything from a love letter physically received in the mail, an email from a friend overseas, an affectionate card from a family member or messages from a Tinder profile.
They can focus on love lost in the form of a breakup message, a letter from someone disclosing profound grief, or a letter that takes on new meaning after the sender has passed away.
Family stories where letters or messages played a key part, or letters that have been passed down in your family, are also welcomed for submission.
"We acknowledge that such messages are highly personal. We are committed to ethical use and display of personal stories and will work alongside submitters to ensure their stories are treated with care, sensitivity and respect,” Finigan said.
To submit items for consideration please send a photo, scan or screen grab of the letter, email or message history to submissions@aucklandmuseum.com
Submissions close Sunday 13 September.
Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Auckland, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.
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Hola neighbours - its been over a year since Joses Mexican Cantina became a part of Birkenhead’s awesome community
We want to celebrate getting out of lockdown with you amigos!
We are doing $10 margarita with every main purchased for the whole first week of September!
At Jose's, … View moreHola neighbours - its been over a year since Joses Mexican Cantina became a part of Birkenhead’s awesome community
We want to celebrate getting out of lockdown with you amigos!
We are doing $10 margarita with every main purchased for the whole first week of September!
At Jose's, we fuse the ingredients and techniques of Mexico with other cultures. We love playing with spices and fire, enriching the flavours so your taste buds will want to join the party.
Why not come and celebrate with us!
Adios Amigos,
Jose
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A healthy female baby rhino has been born at Auckland Zoo.
The southern white rhino calf was delivered on August 14, and it marks the first rhino birth at the zoo in 20 years.
Auckland Zoo ungulates team leader Tommy Karlsson witnessed the “exciting and nerve-wracking” birth that has been… View moreA healthy female baby rhino has been born at Auckland Zoo.
The southern white rhino calf was delivered on August 14, and it marks the first rhino birth at the zoo in 20 years.
Auckland Zoo ungulates team leader Tommy Karlsson witnessed the “exciting and nerve-wracking” birth that has been heavily anticipated by staff.
“It was very smooth and very fast, and Jamila did a brilliant job by giving a couple of really good pushes to get her baby here,” he said.
“Her calf was walking within 25 minutes and suckling well by the afternoon. She’s pretty sturdy, her belly is filling out and she’s already getting a lot rounder.”
Karlsson estimates the baby rhino’s weight at 65 kilograms.
The rhino’s mother Jamila went through a 16 month pregnancy and one hour of labour, with her water breaking at 7am and the delivery of her calf occurring at 7.59am.
Regional Facilities Auckland chief executive Chris Brooks said it is a rare and exiting privilege welcoming a new baby rhino.
“Auckland Zoo supports the recovery of rhino populations in Zimbabwe and in Sumatra,” he said.
“Thanks to the Australasian zoos’ breeding programme, we have been able to bring one more southern white rhino into the world.”
Karlsson said it is still early days, and Jamila and her calf are not yet out on the Savannah.
“We take Jamila’s lead to do this at the pace she is comfortable with, and once she’s ready, we can’t wait for visitors to see Jamila’s calf for themselves,” he said.
“Rhino are such an incredible species that are still doing it tough in the wild, both in Africa and Asia. They are so important in helping maintain healthy ecosystems for themselves and many other species where they live, so we need to do all we can to help ensure their future.”
Since 2013, Auckland Zoo has supported the Zimbabwe-based Lowveld Rhino Trust’s (LRT) conservation efforts for both black and white rhino species.
From Monday, it’s almost business as usual but as we’ll be operating at Level 2, there are a few key changes:
We ask you not to come in if you are sick or showing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat or fever
Increased cleaning of surfaces between clients
Single use or no linen used on … View moreFrom Monday, it’s almost business as usual but as we’ll be operating at Level 2, there are a few key changes:
We ask you not to come in if you are sick or showing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat or fever
Increased cleaning of surfaces between clients
Single use or no linen used on beds
Further spacing out of clients and appointments which means less mingling in the waiting room
Our usual level of hygiene for all physio staff including hand washing between each client
PPE will be worn only if appropriate
We ask clients to sanitise or wash their hands wherever possible upon arrival and prior to departure from the clinic
Please book appointments in advance so we are ready for you
Please note, staff schedules may have changed a little to allow for social distancing. If you have trouble finding a time to suit with your physio, please give us a call
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