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741 days ago

Make your own courier box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Keep daytime deliveries secure with this simple to build box that doubles as a seat painted in Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create your own.

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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.
Find out more

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741 days ago

Gas lift bar stools

Hugh from Bethlehem

Mechanism works well but seats are damaged. Phone Hugh on 021 1709504 to collect

Free

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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

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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742 days ago

Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Tauranga - Centre & Op Shops

Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No … View more
Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No matter if you work full-time; have pets, kids or flatmates; can only commit for a few weeks or are new to caring for animals – everyone can foster.

We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life: www.spca.nz...

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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

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

744 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.

744 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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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

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

744 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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744 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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