Matua, Tauranga

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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

Flatmate Wanted

Lj from Bethlehem

I have a room to rent in Bethlehem. Available now . Rent is $220 a week including all the bills. You just need buy your own food and toiletries. Bond is two weeks rent.
Looking for a working female who is clean,tidy and pay rent on time. No pet,sorry.

If you interested please contact me on 021 … View more
I have a room to rent in Bethlehem. Available now . Rent is $220 a week including all the bills. You just need buy your own food and toiletries. Bond is two weeks rent.
Looking for a working female who is clean,tidy and pay rent on time. No pet,sorry.

If you interested please contact me on 021 977 837 to arrange a viewing. Thanks

761 days ago

ANNUAL BOOKSALE - NOVEMBER 4,5 & 6th!

Margaret from Greerton - Parkvale

TAURANGA RACECOURSE
Friday and Saturday 4th and 5th
Open 9am-5pm

Sunday 6th
Open 9am - 3pm
Huge array to choose from - don't miss out!

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TAURANGA RACECOURSE
Friday and Saturday 4th and 5th
Open 9am-5pm

Sunday 6th
Open 9am - 3pm
Huge array to choose from - don't miss out!

Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated books this year!
All proceeds to the community.

Tauranga Harbour City Lions Club.

761 days ago

How to make your food last longer

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

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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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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761 days ago

rotating compost bin

Donald from Otumoetai

A compost bin that rolls on centre axle, no longer needed since food scraps taken by TCC.

Price: $20

761 days ago

ANNUAL BOOKSALE - NOVEMBER 4,5 & 6th!

Margaret from Greerton - Parkvale

Harbour City Lions November Book Sale -
Booksale dates 4th, 5th & 6th November at the Racecourse.
Friday 4th November. 9am to 5pm
Saturday 5th November 9am to 5pm
Sunday 6th November 9am to 3pm

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761 days ago

River Stones

Juan from Gate Pa

Hi neighbours,

I’m after some stones / pebbles for my garden.
Please let me know if you got some.
Thank you
Juan

Negotiable

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761 days ago

New unused Smart shoes for sale.

Dave from Bethlehem

We bought these ladies shoes and they sent the wrong size ! The company doesn't want to get them back - so we are selling them at a knock down price. Multi coloured flat shoes size 35.

Price: $50

761 days ago

November Special

Christine from Body Treatments

LOOK GREAT Spraytan for $30 this month only
Appointments are available for Lash+brow tints , Massage, Facials, Waxing, IPL and Homeopathy. Gift Vouchers are available . Ph 5706270
email; bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz
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762 days ago

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

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763 days ago

United Nations Day

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

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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764 days ago

Inbox Inspiration for Sowing & Growing

Yates

Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on … View more
Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on top of the seasonal tasks with us; whether you’re into vegies, herbs, fruit trees or houseplants, we’ll help you navigate your way to a gorgeous and luxuriant garden. Click through to get our timely advice on feeding, watering, weeding and how to nip your garden problems in the bud!
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765 days ago

ANNUAL BOOKSALE - NOVEMBER 4,5 & 6th - BOOKS WANTED

Margaret from Greerton - Parkvale

Books and jigsaws wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November Book Sale.
Drop off points are:
(PLEASE NOTE: we will not be picking up from these points after WED 26th OCTOBER).
• Harvey Norman, Cameron Rd
• 4 Seasons, The Crossing
• Wet & Forget, Chapel St Centre
• Countdown … View more
Books and jigsaws wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November Book Sale.
Drop off points are:
(PLEASE NOTE: we will not be picking up from these points after WED 26th OCTOBER).
• Harvey Norman, Cameron Rd
• 4 Seasons, The Crossing
• Wet & Forget, Chapel St Centre
• Countdown Bethlehem Town Centre
• Bunnings DIY Section, Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui

Please no magazines, encyclopedias –
Enquiries phone 5792204 or 027 2705292 or 5434418.
Booksale date, 4th, 5th & 6th November at the Racecourse.

765 days ago

Costumes

Darren from Brookfield

Hi I'm looking for adult (xl) super hero costumes /costume to borrow for an event. Text me 02109164832

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