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Countdown is recalling a specific batch of its Countdown brand 5 Satay Flavoured Chicken Kebabs due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (soy). Countdown brand 5 Honey Soy Chicken Kebabs have been incorrectly packed as Countdown brand 5 Satay Flavoured Chicken Kebabs. People with a soy allergy… View moreCountdown is recalling a specific batch of its Countdown brand 5 Satay Flavoured Chicken Kebabs due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (soy). Countdown brand 5 Honey Soy Chicken Kebabs have been incorrectly packed as Countdown brand 5 Satay Flavoured Chicken Kebabs. People with a soy allergy should not consume this product. If you are not allergic to soy, this recall does not affect you.
READ MORE: mpicwp.cwp.govt.nz...
DETAILS FOR TUESDAY EVENING MEETING
VENUE: Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu
DATE: 23 May
TIME: 7.00 p.m
TOPIC: AGM followed by "What I've discovered with the help of DNA"
Bring along your stories to share about how DNA tests have helped or surprised you
… View moreDETAILS FOR TUESDAY EVENING MEETING
VENUE: Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu
DATE: 23 May
TIME: 7.00 p.m
TOPIC: AGM followed by "What I've discovered with the help of DNA"
Bring along your stories to share about how DNA tests have helped or surprised you
DETAILS FOR THE WEDNESDAY DAY GROUP MEETING
DATE: Wednesday 24 May
TIME: Commence with “Mix-n-Mingle at 1.30 p.m Meeting start time 2 p.m till 4 p.m
VENUE: Waikanae Baptist Church Cafe,
286 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae
THIS MONTHS TOPIC:
Bring along your DNA stories to share
For both events Members free. Visitors welcome $5 door charge
See flyers for more details
My daughter is getting married locally in February. Can anyone recommend a caterer ?
Preferably one they used for a similar function fairly recently .
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We have a few of these sitting around if anyone wants them.
FREE
Pick up is Waikanae Beach.
0211243418
Neighbours - we have something very special to tell you about...
Stuff's inaugural Love Your Local Awards, presented by Pure South, celebrate our most loved hospitality people and places. Nominate your most-loved local people and places, and then vote for your favourite amongst the … View moreNeighbours - we have something very special to tell you about...
Stuff's inaugural Love Your Local Awards, presented by Pure South, celebrate our most loved hospitality people and places. Nominate your most-loved local people and places, and then vote for your favourite amongst the finalists, to determine our regional winners.
You're invited to nominate your:
- Most Loved Food Truck or takeaway
- Most Loved Roadside Stall
- Most Loved Barista
- Most Loved Bartender or Publican
- Most Loved Front of House/Service Person or Team
- Most Loved New Business (open less than 12 months)
Your vote will put your 'Most Loved' up for the national title in each category as determined by our incredible judging panel including New Zealand chef Peter Gordon, Eat New Zealand CEO and owner of permaculture property The Food Farm Angela Clifford, and Stuff food editor Emily Brookes.
The "Euphoric Slumberzone", bought 4 years ago, in mint condition, medium softness, very comfortable, pick up is Nikau Valley, Paraparaumu
Pink, cushioned shabby chique style stool. Suit girl under 8 years or so. Mine grew out of It.
Collect from smokefree home in Paraparaumu.
Birger and Kathy are grateful for the financial certainty Ryman provides them. Their fixed base weekly fee provides security for their retirement.
"You have a reduction in your living costs and the fixed fee just gives you that assurance."
Click below to hear their story.
Kia ora Kāpiti! Check out this video in the READ MORE button below from our Chief Executive, Darren Edwards explaining our Amohia stormwater project and the closure of Rimu Road, Paraparaumu.
From overnight Sunday 21 May, Rimu Road just north of Iver Trask Place will be closed for up to four … View moreKia ora Kāpiti! Check out this video in the READ MORE button below from our Chief Executive, Darren Edwards explaining our Amohia stormwater project and the closure of Rimu Road, Paraparaumu.
From overnight Sunday 21 May, Rimu Road just north of Iver Trask Place will be closed for up to four weeks. To find out more, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Please take extra care in the area. We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we upgrade our infrastructure to reduce flooding and prepare our district to live with more rain.
With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.
As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on … View moreWith our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.
As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.
What you need to know:
- The… View moreKmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.
What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.
Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPI’s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.
If you are struggling with your benefit entitlements, or are struggling and wondering what extra help might be out there, we have volunteers at the Cameo Rooms, 5 Mahara Place, Waikanae, every Monday from 1030am till 1230am waiting to talk to you -
Feel free to ring 022 387 4094, email … View moreIf you are struggling with your benefit entitlements, or are struggling and wondering what extra help might be out there, we have volunteers at the Cameo Rooms, 5 Mahara Place, Waikanae, every Monday from 1030am till 1230am waiting to talk to you -
Feel free to ring 022 387 4094, email benefitadvocacykapiti@gmail.com or just pop in for a cuppa on Mondays
Becky is also at Cameo to help you with computer, iPad and mobile phone problems on Mondays -
Tuesdays - just in the planning stages so watch this space -
Hans organises Rummikub after the morning pop-in session on Wednesdays and also invites any of you who feel like strumming along to come on Thursday afternoons to jam with him and Becky and whoever else turns up for a bit of fun -
And Fridays there are board games in the afternoon after the morning pop-in session -
Lots to do to enjoy some company! Do join us 😊😊😊
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