Karori, Wellington

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View moreIn the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

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Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

• Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
• No, never. That's disgusting.
• Occasionally. Depends on what it is.

Vote View Results

• 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
  36.4% Complete
• 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
  6.3% Complete
• 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
  57.4% Complete

2807 votes

Car for sale! :)

Mike from Northland

Reliable Japanese Car - Honda Civic 2006. Black exterior.
Cream cloth interior.
1.8L engine

Manual transmission.

Selling as we have have bought a station wagon for more space.
… View moreReliable Japanese Car - Honda Civic 2006. Black exterior.
Cream cloth interior.
1.8L engine

Manual transmission.

Selling as we have have bought a station wagon for more space.

Reluctantly selling as it is now surplus to requirement!


I was the first owner in NZ.

I have the original receipts, and full servicing history while I've had the car.

I have replaced ALL FOUR TYRES June 2018 plus wheel alignment, insurance for the tyres for any accidental punctures, filled with nitrous to prolong inflation (free top ups at Tony's Tyre Service) - I will contact Tony's to transfer the insurance and free nitrous top ups to the new owner. Receipts included.

I have also had the battery replaced November 2017, and has a 3 year warranty. Receipt included.

Cam Chain - no need to replace cambelt.

After market radio with reversing camera installed

Manual transmission - 5-speed gearbox

After market mag wheels

Spare tyre in back boot, with set of tools for changing a flat tyre if needed.


~110,000km on the clock


2 sets of keys; one set has the alarm/central locking/boot opener; the other is just the key.


I've looked after this car with regular servicing.

Minor scratches on the wing mirrors (it's Wellington afterall :D) - has button to automatically swing the mirrors in to prevent any more unintentional swipes from passing cars!

Any questions, happy to be asked.

Contact me on 021 187 8696, or message me on neighbourly.

Mike.

Price: $5,000

Paris’ Story: From wagging school to succeeding in life

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa … View moreAcross Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!

Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...

Poll: Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View moreAlmost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.

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Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?

• Yes
• No
• I'd be grateful but I don't expect it

Vote View Results

• 6.3% Yes
  6.3% Complete
• 39.4% No
  39.4% Complete
• 54.3% I'd be grateful but I don't expect it
  54.3% Complete

1896 votes

Homestay Families Needed

Wellington College

We have a fantastic group of international students arriving at the start of Term 3, mainly from Italy and China. The students have excellent English Language.

If you have a spare room, please consider becoming a homestay family. International students help us create a diverse and vibrant … View moreWe have a fantastic group of international students arriving at the start of Term 3, mainly from Italy and China. The students have excellent English Language.

If you have a spare room, please consider becoming a homestay family. International students help us create a diverse and vibrant school community and provide a valuable global perspective in our classes. Our international students and you!

Receive great support from our international team at Wellington College. International students need their own room and three meals each day.

Host families receive $300 each week. Please email Kathi Scott - k.scott@wc.school.nz if you would like to explore this idea further. Learn more

Volunteers required to mentor former refugees to get their driving license

Sathi G from Karori

More volunteers required for mentoring former refugees to get their driving license. It will be two hours a week. For more details please contact:

Kate Twyford
Open Road Programme Coordinator
ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum | www.crf.org.nz...
Level 4, 39 Webb St| Mount Cook | Wellington | … View moreMore volunteers required for mentoring former refugees to get their driving license. It will be two hours a week. For more details please contact:

Kate Twyford
Open Road Programme Coordinator
ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum | www.crf.org.nz...
Level 4, 39 Webb St| Mount Cook | Wellington | Aotearoa New Zealand
027 552 5972 | kate.twyford@crf.org.nz |or (04) 801 5812

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