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1268 days ago

Pams recalls Casava Vege Crisps

Neighbourly.co.nz

An undeclared allergen has forced the recall of a Pams food product.

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has recalled Pams Brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original 150g, due to the possible presence of milk, an allergen that is not declared on the ingredients list.

In a statement, the Ministry for Primary … View more
An undeclared allergen has forced the recall of a Pams food product.

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has recalled Pams Brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original 150g, due to the possible presence of milk, an allergen that is not declared on the ingredients list.

In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries says that any customer with a milk allergy or intolerance should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Pak'n Save, New World and Four Square stores throughout New Zealand.
- It is sold in a 150g package.
- Best before date is 19 OCT 21.
- No other flavour is affected.

Customers with any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd.
Phone: 0800 24 51 14
Address: 35 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland.

To find out more about the recall, head to the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1268 days ago

Niniwa Roberts a Hutt Valley sporting legend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Hutt Valley Sports Awards will tonight induct Niniwa Roberts as a legend of Hutt Sport.
In total she played 141 games for the Black Sticks, attended two Olympic Games and one Commonwealth Games, and is widely regarded as one of our best hockey players.

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1268 days ago

Are you one of our instant winners?

Neighbourly.co.nz

From the where oceans collide at Cape Reinga, to the oyster-ridden seaboards of Bluff - it's time for you to spin the map of Aotearoa and see where your finger lands.

To take some of the stress out of your long weekend roadtrip plans, we're giving 10 lucky winners petrol vouchers … View more
From the where oceans collide at Cape Reinga, to the oyster-ridden seaboards of Bluff - it's time for you to spin the map of Aotearoa and see where your finger lands.

To take some of the stress out of your long weekend roadtrip plans, we're giving 10 lucky winners petrol vouchers from Mobil or Z - it's your choice!

If your name's below, get in touch with us, and if you know any of your neighbours listed, be sure to congratulate them and let them know!

Betty Campbell from Northland
Aimee Crothall from Paekakariki
David Watt from Hamilton
Sarah Sharp from Auckland
Helen Fang from Auckland
Rafael Moreno from New Plymouth
Saqib Ahmad from Auckland
Maria Dela Cruz from Wellington
Suannie Burt from Carterton District
Nick Regos from Christchurch

Keep your eyes peeled for our next random draw. Until next time!

Terms & Conditions apply.

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1268 days ago

St Bernard’s College Open Day

St Bernards College

St Bernard’s College will be holding an open day on Saturday 29 May from 10:00 until 2:00. Sports teams will be competing on the college fields during the open day and subject departments will have displays and staff ready to answer any questions. The principal will give a brief address to groups… View moreSt Bernard’s College will be holding an open day on Saturday 29 May from 10:00 until 2:00. Sports teams will be competing on the college fields during the open day and subject departments will have displays and staff ready to answer any questions. The principal will give a brief address to groups of families at 11:00, 12:00 and 1:00.

The enrolment cycle for 2022 begins on the open day with enrolments closing off on Friday 9 July. Enrolment packs can be collected from the college that day. As the college has reached its maximum roll, it is important that enrolments are received by the close off date.

Over the last year, those travelling along Waterloo Road will have seen the construction of a new Library and Information Technology Centre. While the official opening won’t be until Tuesday 1 June, visitors to the open day can get a sneak preview and walk through the beautiful architecturally designed modern learning space.
Join us

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1268 days ago

Eastern European Delicacies NOW IN-STORE

Cameron Harrison Butchery & Delicatessen

Handmade by (ex Park Ave’s famous butcher) Gordon Wood, we now have these products in store, at our Lower Hutt butchery for you:

• Polish Kielbasa
• Kase-Grillers
• Polish Kabanosy
• Dutch Rookworst
• Polska Mild Salami
• Russians
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Handmade by (ex Park Ave’s famous butcher) Gordon Wood, we now have these products in store, at our Lower Hutt butchery for you:

• Polish Kielbasa
• Kase-Grillers
• Polish Kabanosy
• Dutch Rookworst
• Polska Mild Salami
• Russians
• Ukrainskaya Kielbasa
• Smoked Salo
• Salted Salo
• Hungarian Spek
• Doktorskaya Kolbasa (Russian Doctors Sausage / Luncheon)

And we also have Gordon’s famous Old English Pork Sausages on special from Thursday for you this week too!!!

Pop in-store to stock up on your old favourites and our award winning (Best in NZ) honey cured and manuka smoked ham and bacon!!!
Shop now!

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1268 days ago

Wellington Samaritans are looking for helpline volunteers

Samaritans

Hi neighbours,

Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.

If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.

We provide full training and … View more
Hi neighbours,

Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.

If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.

We provide full training and ongoing support.

Email wellington@samaritans.org.nz or phone 021 294 0036 or visit www.samaritans.org.nz
Find out more

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1269 days ago

DOUBLE BED

Rowena from Boulcott

Hi,does anyone have a double or king bed that they no longer use or need please...please..

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1270 days ago

English is confusing!

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

This is certainly one of the more obvious errors in a child’s writing. Knowing which one to use can be confusing.

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1274 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Louise Thomas has provided this weeks Friday Feathered Friend.

"Nature abhors a vacuum. The old adage has seen the white-fronted terns/tara (Sterna striata) move onto the Petone Wharf as a convenient perching spot for hawking (terning?) for fish. Such sleek birds, they turn on a dime, their … View more
Louise Thomas has provided this weeks Friday Feathered Friend.

"Nature abhors a vacuum. The old adage has seen the white-fronted terns/tara (Sterna striata) move onto the Petone Wharf as a convenient perching spot for hawking (terning?) for fish. Such sleek birds, they turn on a dime, their brilliant white feathers catching the sun as they dive like professionals into the briny.
The old wharf, stretching almost 400m out into harbour, was closed (although a few foolhardy humans ignore the signs and climb the fence) in January for six weeks (hah!) for “urgent” repairs after the earthquakes over the New Year caused it to slump a bit in the middle. To be fair, the piles are infested with marine worms turning the ancient trunks into so much Swiss cheese and the bolts holding it all together are rustier than my first car, so it wouldn’t have taken much. Having seen a cross-section of a pile, I’m surprised it hasn’t collapsed before now. I am looking forward to it reopening though, I miss being able to walk so far out into the harbour – it’s where all the good stuff happens."

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1269 days ago

Help make a difference

Te Omanga Hospice

With 1 in 3 people who die in the Hutt Valley supported by Te Omanga Hospice, the need for our service is great. Each year more than 500 people living with a terminal or life limiting illness receive our compassionate care and support.

Help keep our services free to patients, their families and… View more
With 1 in 3 people who die in the Hutt Valley supported by Te Omanga Hospice, the need for our service is great. Each year more than 500 people living with a terminal or life limiting illness receive our compassionate care and support.

Help keep our services free to patients, their families and whānau, by giving generously when you see an official volunteer collecting in the Hutt Valley or you can donate online today.

Last year we were unable to hold our street collection due to Covid-19, but this year we can make a difference, together.

Thank you for your support.
Please donate

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1270 days ago

Car Keys Lost Central Hutt Last Night

Pip from Boulcott

Morning all, I am hoping someone has picked up our car keys. They were lost between Victoria Street (Vogel Motors) and Hathaway Ave, travelling over the Ewen Bridge and along the river bank past the back of Countdown and Harvey Norman, then down High Street about 6pm last night. They were in a … View moreMorning all, I am hoping someone has picked up our car keys. They were lost between Victoria Street (Vogel Motors) and Hathaway Ave, travelling over the Ewen Bridge and along the river bank past the back of Countdown and Harvey Norman, then down High Street about 6pm last night. They were in a snaplock bag and have a Wakefield & Scott Key ring on them.

1270 days ago

Council surveying residents on transport

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What are your priorities for transport? The council is surveying residents on the future of transport in Lower Hutt and wants to know what you are thinking.
Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1270 days ago

How to Get an Extra-Clean House for Allergy Sufferers

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

If you live with someone allergic to dust mites, mould, pollen, pet hair or any one of the hundreds of allergens in household products, clean is not enough. A house needs to be extra-clean and allergen-proof to help make allergy sufferers as comfortable as possible. The alternative is sneezing, … View moreIf you live with someone allergic to dust mites, mould, pollen, pet hair or any one of the hundreds of allergens in household products, clean is not enough. A house needs to be extra-clean and allergen-proof to help make allergy sufferers as comfortable as possible. The alternative is sneezing, wheezing, coughing and watery eyes, all brought on by the presence of irritants that you can keep at bay with some extra attention.

Here’s how to get on top of some common irritants at your place:

1. Use allergy-friendly products
• Avoid using aerosol sprays as they are a common trigger for asthma sufferers. Even if you’re not standing near anyone, the high-pressure mist that the aerosol omits means the contents can spread a long way.
• Try to use environmentally-friendly products – what’s good for the environment is often better for us too.
• Avoid using products that contain harsh chemicals like ammonia, formaldehyde and sodium lauryl sulphate. Hunt out products that are free from these irritants or make your own natural cleaning products.

2. Keep a dust-free bedroom
It’s the dust mite droppings that many people react to (and news that there is dust mite poo in our bedding causes a reaction in the rest of us!). To keep bedding really clean, you will need to wash all bed linen regularly, preferably weekly. A man-made fibre like polyester is less likely to trap dust than natural fibres like cotton or linen.

Use a hypoallergenic mattress topper, duvet inner-cover and pillow protector and wash these at least monthly and replace them annually.

Keep stuffed animals to a minimum and wash those that remain regularly. Pull the bed out and vacuum underneath at least once a week, preferably daily. Don’t forget to dust side tables and vacuum underneath those as well.

3. Vacuum daily
Wooden or tiled floors are much easier to keep dust-free, but if you have carpet, a daily vacuum, especially in bedrooms, is a must. Use a vacuum cleaner made especially for allergy-sufferers – most will be fitted with HEPA filtration and powerhead.

Make sure you vacuum around the skirting boards and in crevices and vacuum around all beds at least twice. Empty canisters or vacuum bags regularly, sealing the bag well before disposal.

4. Use an air purifier
Even if you are taking the precautions outlined above, there will still be plenty of dust in your house – in fact some studies show that air pollution such as allergens and pollutants can be present in higher levels inside the home than outside! Air purifiers work to filter the allergens and pollutants from the air and improve the air quality.

5. Empty bins daily
The rubbish bin can omit toxins without you even realising, and they are a breeding ground for mould and germs. Empty bins every evening and disinfect with a hospital grade solution before lining with a plastic bag.

6. Beat doormats every day
Pollen and dust are tracked into our home constantly. Make sure you have a doormat on the outside and inside at every entry point to your home and shake these out regularly. Vacuum each indoor mat when you do your daily vacuum run. It’s a good idea to place a mat in the doorway of an allergy-sufferers bedroom for extra protection. Better yet, leave shoes outside.

7. Inspect for mould weekly
Mould is a common allergy trigger and its present absolutely everywhere. Don’t give it a chance to breed – wipe away small mould patches as soon as you find them with a paper towel and throw the paper towel in an outside bin. You can use a solution of three cups of water to five drops of Oil of Cloves (find it at your pharmacy) in a spray bottle to kill mould spores and prevent mould from growing. Make sure you test for an allergy to Oil of Cloves first, of course! Tea tree oil is also a good antiseptic against mould – a teaspoon of oil to a cup of water wiped over mould-prone surfaces should do the trick.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1270 days ago

Get ready to meet your new bins!

Hutt City Council

Delivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins has started!. The new bins will be delivered in waves, based on the day of the week your recycling is currently collected. So if you normally put your recycling crate out to be collected on Monday, your new bins could be delivered anytime from early … View moreDelivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins has started!. The new bins will be delivered in waves, based on the day of the week your recycling is currently collected. So if you normally put your recycling crate out to be collected on Monday, your new bins could be delivered anytime from early May.

Monday: Delivering

Tuesday: Delivering

Wednesday: Delivery starts this week

Thursday: Late May

Friday: Early June

When you receive your new bins, remember not to put them out until the new service kicks off from 1 July. Your glass recycling crate may be delivered inside one of the 240L bins.
Find out more

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1270 days ago

Let's talk transport

Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council invites the community to take part in a survey that will inform the future of transport in Lower Hutt, and guide decision making in the years ahead.

The survey is part of the council’s work to develop an integrated transport strategy, which will set out a vision and roadmap … View more
Hutt City Council invites the community to take part in a survey that will inform the future of transport in Lower Hutt, and guide decision making in the years ahead.

The survey is part of the council’s work to develop an integrated transport strategy, which will set out a vision and roadmap for the future of Lower Hutt’s transport network. The survey asks people to provide information on their experience while travelling around Lower Hutt - prompts them to give feedback on what’s working well and what could be done better.

The transport survey will be open to the community from Monday 17 May to Friday 4 June 2021.

To complete the survey visit: hutt.city/talktransport.
Take the survey

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