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741 days ago

7 ways to garden greener

The Warehouse New Zealand

With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View more
With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
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742 days ago

Have you met the volunteers at Addington Farm?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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742 days ago

EarthDiverse: new Philosophy & Religious Diversity course on "Agnostic Theism" begins

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce a new course in its ongoing Religious Diversity and Philosophy series entitled "Agnostic Theism: Being Religious Without A Religion" Wednesday nights 7:00-8:30pm beginning on 9 Nov 2022, 4 consecutive weekly Zoom sessions.

This course helps learners … View more
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce a new course in its ongoing Religious Diversity and Philosophy series entitled "Agnostic Theism: Being Religious Without A Religion" Wednesday nights 7:00-8:30pm beginning on 9 Nov 2022, 4 consecutive weekly Zoom sessions.

This course helps learners make sense of their belief system and juxtapose their worldview against others who may or may not share similar perspectives. We welcome those of all faiths, as well as those having no faith, with the only prerequisites being an open mind and mutual respect.

Please note that this course is offered via Zoom only and has no in-person component. It is available from anywhere in the world. Please check our website for global time zone equivalents, or you can watch the recorded video session 1-2 days after the live session.

For more information and registration, on this and all of our other courses, please visit our website.

#earthdiverse #religiousdiversity #philosophy #newzealand #agnostictheism #zoom #adulteducation #distancelearning #atheism #agnosticism #theism

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742 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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743 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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743 days ago

Ready for some Summer Lovin?

Clarence St Theatre

Are you hopelessly devoted to the world's most loved musical GREASE?

Get your gang together and book your tickets today for a night of fun, frivolity and nostalgia. Strictly limited season so don’t delay and book today.

Go Greased Lightnin'
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744 days ago

How to make your food last longer

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Tips to extend the shelf life of popular staples, such as bread, flour and fruit.

Dealing with a bulging pantry? Here are our tips to get the longest life out of your cupboard staples and fresh produce.

Best-before and use-by dates: know the difference: Best-before dates give you information… View more
Tips to extend the shelf life of popular staples, such as bread, flour and fruit.

Dealing with a bulging pantry? Here are our tips to get the longest life out of your cupboard staples and fresh produce.

Best-before and use-by dates: know the difference: Best-before dates give you information about food quality. Food can be eaten and sold after its best-before date. However, it may have lost some nutritional value and might not taste the best. If a food has a shelf-life of two or more years, it doesn’t need a best-before date.

As soon as you open any food’s packaging, its shelf life becomes the same as if the product was unpackaged. How long it’s safe to eat depends on several factors: its water and protein content, quality when you bought it, and how it’s been stored.

Use-by dates are usually on perishable foods such as poultry and deli foods. A food can’t legally be sold after its use-by date and shouldn’t be eaten because it can make you sick.

Bread: Bread keeps the longest in the freezer (though it’s not as convenient, as you have to wait for it to defrost). If you’re a pantry-only fan, it should be kept in its packaging (paper or plastic if it’s homemade) and stored in a cool dry area– ideally in a bread tin if you have one. A good compromise is the middle shelf of the fridge, but it will still get stale as it dries out.

If your bread’s stale, whiz it in the food processor to make breadcrumbs, which you can then pop into a resealable container for freezing. You can use it to crumb meat and fish or add it to dishes (for example, meatballs or pasta bakes).

Tip: Freeze half your loaf and keep the other half out. The half in the freezer won’t get stale or mouldy.

Eggs: Eggs keep longer in the fridge but they can be stored at room temperature (as long as it’s 15°C or lower). Either way, store your eggs in their original carton: it keeps them safe from cracking, slows moisture loss, stops them absorbing other food smells and you’ll know the best-before date.
Tip: Check eggs are safe to eat with the float test. Place the egg in a bowl or cup of water. If the egg sinks, it’s good to eat. If it floats, throw it away.

Flour and dry ingredients: Store your flour in a large, airtight container that your measuring cup can fit in. A container with a screw-top is best, but any well-sealed lid will be fine. Transfer other dry ingredients (for example, baking powder and baking soda) that don’t come in resealable packets to an airtight container. Or use a resealing bag clip.

This help prevents weevils getting into your baking stash. Some people swear that adding a bay leaf will keep weevils away.

Pantry moths are sometimes lurking in your dry goods – sometimes in new purchases. Freezing the ingredients should kill the moths and any larvae. Wrap the goods in a plastic bag and freeze for two days, before then storing in an airtight container.

Sugar: Sugar should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It shouldn’t be kept in the fridge because this exposes it to moisture, which can make it go hard.

Sugar doesn’t have a best-before date because it doesn’t grow mould.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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744 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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744 days ago

Share the Stage Showcase this Friday night

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Come along to the Clarence St Theatre this Friday night for a great variety show featuring great local talent - pay what you want!

Find out more in this Stuff article below.

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744 days ago

How to put on a special afternoon high tea + recipes

Naturally Healthy

Put your hands pinky fingers up if you’re planning a special afternoon for a loved one soon, but you’re unsure how to celebrate them. If your pinky is currently raised, you’re in the right place.
While having a high tea at a hotel sounds like a beautiful way to honour your loved one, let’s… View more
Put your hands pinky fingers up if you’re planning a special afternoon for a loved one soon, but you’re unsure how to celebrate them. If your pinky is currently raised, you’re in the right place.
While having a high tea at a hotel sounds like a beautiful way to honour your loved one, let’s be honest: the food’s usually pretty bland, it can cost an arm and a leg, and you only have a limited number of hours to celebrate. So, rather than heading to a hotel or tearoom, why not transform your kitchen into a high tea palace? Hosting a high tea is a classy and nostalgic way to celebrate your favourite person or friends.
Before you start sending out invitations via dove, boiling the kettle and polishing your soon to be sparkling silverware, follow these simple steps to craft an afternoon fit for a royal friend or member of your family. I'm sharing a bunch of my favourite tea time recipes too!
You can read more about it and find the recipes here.

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744 days ago

Get the day’s top news with Two Minutes of Stuff

Stuff

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Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point and the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated … View more
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745 days ago

Keen on a concert for a koha?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

About 100 Waikato performers - including Erin Myers - will be part of the Share the Stage Showcase on Friday night.
It's being held at Clarence St Theatre but is a fundraiser for and celebration of the new Waikato Regional Theatre, which is currently under construction.
It's not … View more
About 100 Waikato performers - including Erin Myers - will be part of the Share the Stage Showcase on Friday night.
It's being held at Clarence St Theatre but is a fundraiser for and celebration of the new Waikato Regional Theatre, which is currently under construction.
It's not ticketed, is on a "pay what you want" basis and seating will be first in, first served. More details in our story.

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745 days ago

EarthDiverse: Doing Business in China

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce the return of our Professional Development seminar "Doing Business with China." This two-hour workshop develops the cultural competency skills necessary for businesses building partnerships in China. It also suits people planning to travel in China or … View moreEarthDiverse is pleased to announce the return of our Professional Development seminar "Doing Business with China." This two-hour workshop develops the cultural competency skills necessary for businesses building partnerships in China. It also suits people planning to travel in China or those who are simply curious about Chinese customs and cultural behaviour.

When: Thursday evening 10 November from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: EarthDiverse Centre, Hamilton CBD or via Zoom
More more information and registration please visit our website.

You can look forward to more such seminars in 2023 introducing you to other key countries around the world.

#earthdiverse #business #china #newzealand #zoom #adulteducation #diversityeducation

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745 days ago

EarthDiverse: Diwali Greeting!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse wishes everyone a Happy Diwali!

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745 days ago

United Nations Day

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

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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