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423 days ago

Food importers fined $28k for failing to label food allergens properly

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, two Auckland food importers have been fined a total of $28k for not translating food allergen warnings into English.

Tokyo Food Company was sentenced to two charges under the Food Act, while Japan Mart was sentenced to one charge in the Auckland District Court.

Tokyo Food Company was fined $21,000 and Japan Mart was fined $7,000, after being prosecuted by New Zealand Food Safety compliance investigators.

Read the full story at the link below.

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1 day ago

Think You’re the Smartest on the Block? Prove It with This Riddle!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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4 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.9% Second half of November
    4.9% Complete
  • 44.6% 1st December
    44.6% Complete
  • 16.7% A week before Christmas
    16.7% Complete
  • 32.6% Whenever you wish
    32.6% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
1812 votes
7 hours ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

This belongs to you, but everyone else uses it.

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