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2616 days ago

Cockroach and rodent infestations lead health inspectors to close eateries

A bakery, city caterer and two Asian food outlets are among Auckland's dirtiest eateries after four of them were found to be infested with pests. This included Pepper Kitchen in the city centre where Auckland Council health inspectors found a cockroach and rodent infestation in August. Infestations were also discovered at Catering Masters in Mangere, BBQ Noodle House in Albany and Davin Bakery and Cafe on the Te Atatū Peninsula. Lucky Grill Seafood Restaurant in Highland Park was also hit with an E-grade rating but this was because it was found to have poor storage and cross-contamination issues. Cleanliness and poor hygiene were found to be issues in all five outlets, while Pepper Kitchen was described as a "critical risk" because of its cleaning standards. A sixth outlet, Surasang in the Wairau Valley, was hit with a D-grade rating for "non-compliant labelling" and "undeclared allergens". The five E rated outlets were ordered closed until the issues had been fixed.They were then set to be given a new grading after 90 days.
Food outlets with an E grade
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Catering Masters – 2/27 The Concourse, Mangere Towncentre, Mangere

Davin Bakery & Cafe – 5/1A Gloria Ave, Te Atatū Peninsula

MMQ Noodles House – 361 Albany Highway, Albany

Lucky Grill Seafood Restaurant – 5/7 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park

Pepper Kitchen – 21-25 Elliot St, Auckland Central
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Andy Warhole Triple Elvis at Auckland Art Gallery

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Something different and worth visiting, See special for Elvis Fans below
Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
One of the most iconic artistic tributes to The King is now on display at Auckland Art Gallery
Andy Warhol’s Triple Elvis — a legendary artwork that helped shape Elvis Presley’s image as a global pop culture icon — is a standout highlight of Pop to Present: American Art from Virginia Museum of Fine Arts , a landmark exhibition of American art.
This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a work that celebrates Elvis’s enduring legacy, alongside masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein, Mark Rothko and more.
✨ Don’t miss your chance to see Elvis through Warhol’s eyes. ✨
Special promotions
Quadruple Elvis Comeback Special: Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 January 2026
In honour of Andy Warhol's Triple Elvis, featured in Pop to Present, we're holding a special promotion to celebrate The King of Rock and Roll's birthday.
Inspired by Warhol's work, the Gallery invites you to become the art and take it from a Triple Elvis to a Quadruple Elvis. From Thursday 8 January to Sunday 11 January, anyone who comes dressed in their best Elvis getup will receive 50% off their entry to Pop to Present. Think: sunglasses, sideburns and slicked hair. Dust off the jumpsuit and leather jacket or even an Elvis Tee Shirt, and join us for a weekend of Pop-inspired fun.

15 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

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The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

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