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666 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
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667 days ago

Egg safety tips you should know.

Sumesh from Miramar

’To avoid bacterial infection, keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until the yolks are firm, and cook eggs-containing dishes thoroughly.’’

Eggs are a nutritious food that can be included in a balanced diet. However, there are other risks involved, and to be safe, eggs must be handled as … View more
’To avoid bacterial infection, keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until the yolks are firm, and cook eggs-containing dishes thoroughly.’’

Eggs are a nutritious food that can be included in a balanced diet. However, there are other risks involved, and to be safe, eggs must be handled as unbroken, clean, and fresh. Both egg white and yolk are high in protein. Protein accounts for around 12.6% of the edible portion of an egg. Eggs are also high in vitamins A, B, E, and K. When dealing with eggs, it’s critical to practice good food safety.
Here are some good egg safety measures to remember.

www.globalfoodconsumers.org...

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667 days ago

The Auckland flood leads to vegetable and fruit price hike in New Zealand.

Sumesh from Miramar

Flooding in the upper North Island affected food safety. Excessive rainfall has affected the quality and shelf life of numerous crops. As a result, Consumers should be prepared for fresh vegetable shortages in the coming weeks, according to United Fresh New Zealand. Flooding exposes fresh … View moreFlooding in the upper North Island affected food safety. Excessive rainfall has affected the quality and shelf life of numerous crops. As a result, Consumers should be prepared for fresh vegetable shortages in the coming weeks, according to United Fresh New Zealand. Flooding exposes fresh vegetables to microbial contamination. If floodwaters come into contact with the edible component of the crop, it is considered polluted and will not be harvested. Harvest-ready crops must be checked for pathogenic microbes and confined until they are declared safe to eat.

www.globalfoodconsumers.org...

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669 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
668 days ago

Tin shed SOLD!

Cat from Miramar

Thank you to the lovely man who took it all away. This shed has seen better days. We need to get rid. It has a bit of rust, and the door needs fixing. This would be good for the engineer in your life or your friend who can turn anything into something amazing. THE CATCH-you have to come and take … View moreThank you to the lovely man who took it all away. This shed has seen better days. We need to get rid. It has a bit of rust, and the door needs fixing. This would be good for the engineer in your life or your friend who can turn anything into something amazing. THE CATCH-you have to come and take it apart and pick it up yourself. We can't deliver or post.

Free

669 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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669 days ago

Valentine’s Day

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Love is in the air at Red Cross Kilbirnie.

We have 25% off all toys and Women’s clothing, be quick ends this Sunday!

We are always looking for volunteers, if you ha e a few hours spare please call (04)3871100, email shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.no, or come on in to 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

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Love is in the air at Red Cross Kilbirnie.

We have 25% off all toys and Women’s clothing, be quick ends this Sunday!

We are always looking for volunteers, if you ha e a few hours spare please call (04)3871100, email shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.no, or come on in to 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

We hope to see you here!

The team at Red Cross Kilbirnie

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670 days ago

Fine china High tea set

Alison from Miramar

Gorgeous rose bud design - perfect condition

Price: $60

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670 days ago

Lamp and or water vapour

Alison from Miramar

Both fake wood. Both in excellent condition / very cool pieces !

Price: $50

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670 days ago

DVD/CD player

Alison from Miramar

Offers - excellent condition

Negotiable

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670 days ago

Wooden herb box

Alison from Miramar

Perfect condition never used. Inside or outside use.

Price: $55

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670 days ago

Terracotta pots for sale

Alison from Miramar

I have 109 pots for sale at $1.50 each. Perfect condition. Take the lot for $130.

Negotiable

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670 days ago

Two glass coffee plungers

Alison from Miramar

Excellent condition $10 each

Price: $20

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671 days ago

Free electric oven

Andrew from Strathmore Park

FREE
4 years old
4x stove top cook elements
Separate grill & oven
Width: 540
Depth: 610
Height at front: 910
Height at rear: 1150… View more
FREE
4 years old
4x stove top cook elements
Separate grill & oven
Width: 540
Depth: 610
Height at front: 910
Height at rear: 1150
We are getting new kitchen as part of a house renovation, so we no longer need this oven
Has been thoroughly cleaned
Will need to collect this week (by Saturday 4th Feb)

Free

672 days ago

Valentine’s Day

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Love is in the air at Red Cross Kilbirnie,

We have 25% off Toys, buy one get one free on Books and 25% off all Homewares!

We hope to see you here!

The team at Red Cross Kilbirnie.

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