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One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar … View moreOne of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar pizza and smoked cheese and chilli nachos.
So stop off at the chiller section of the supermarket to stock up on quality Mainland cheeses to help craft and create some delicious snacks. Then no matter how your team plays, your friends will go home happy.
The father of a baby who spent her first birthday in hospital isolation after contracting measles i…
A New Zealand-Palestinian family say they feel unsafe in public after one of them was shoved and told to "go back to your own country" by a stranger in an Auckland shopping mall. Saja Mahmoud, 17, said she was shopping with her mother Nadia Ali in Lynnmall this afternoon when they were … View moreA New Zealand-Palestinian family say they feel unsafe in public after one of them was shoved and told to "go back to your own country" by a stranger in an Auckland shopping mall. Saja Mahmoud, 17, said she was shopping with her mother Nadia Ali in Lynnmall this afternoon when they were approached by a middle-aged man. "He was swearing. And then he just started shouting at us 'Go back to your country'," Saja said.
The man then pushed Nadia, who was wearing a headscarf, with enough force to knock her off balance. "She was about to fall and I had to catch her," Saja said. Originally from Palestine, the family moved to New Zealand from Syria five years ago. It was the first time they had been racially abused in this country. The altercation lasted a matter of seconds, but left the family rattled. Saja said the incident was particularly hard after the Christchurch mosque shootings in March.
She believed her mother was targeted because of her headscarf.
"We just feel like what happened in Christchurch, it's just not fair. Losing 50 people here, and now nothing was done here. "I just find that racist. I can't be quiet about it. We don't actually feel safe." They were disappointed that police did not take stronger action against their abuser. A photograph taken of the alleged attacker by the family shows a man dressed in black, in a leather jacket, and wearing glasses. The Human Rights Commission said it had received 295 complaints in the last five years which it categorised as anti-Islamic, though it could not say with certainty whether such incidents were becoming more common. The complaints ranged from a student being called a "terrorist" by fellow students to women being barred from shops because they were wearing a hijab. The commission's figures did not cover the period after the attacks in Christchurch.
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The service, which includes deli, meat and seafood counters, will be available for 18 stores in Christchurch, Amberley, Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Rolleston stores, and Auckland's Mt Eden and Mt Roskill stores. It comes after Foodstuff last month announced New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square … View moreThe service, which includes deli, meat and seafood counters, will be available for 18 stores in Christchurch, Amberley, Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Rolleston stores, and Auckland's Mt Eden and Mt Roskill stores. It comes after Foodstuff last month announced New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores in the North Island would accept customers' own containers. "We know that BYO containers are an option many of our customers are looking for in their drive to reduce single-use plastic," Countdown general manager corporate affairs, safety and sustainability Kiri Hannifin said. "We've already received lots of requests from concerned Kiwis wanting us to give them this option. "The priority for us is to ensure that food safety is not compromised and that more waste isn't created as a result. "Part of our service will include training our team, making sure containers are clean and leak proof, and ensuring that containers are weighed correctly to ensure customers are only paying for the weight of the product they've purchased." The new service will be trialled in the Christchurch and Auckland stores before being rolled out nationwide.
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Hi neighbours, a man was attacked and left unconscious on a beach when his pet ran towards another dog and two boys. A man with the boys kicked the dog owner in the head, leaving him unconscious on Kakamatua Inlet, in Cornwallis. Police are calling on the public for help to identify the attacker. … View moreHi neighbours, a man was attacked and left unconscious on a beach when his pet ran towards another dog and two boys. A man with the boys kicked the dog owner in the head, leaving him unconscious on Kakamatua Inlet, in Cornwallis. Police are calling on the public for help to identify the attacker. Read the story to learn more.
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All parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential … View moreAll parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential mental health issues in later life.
Since 2008 we’ve seen a 60% surge in sporting injuries among under 14s. This is twice that of any other age group.
We’ve talked with the experts to discover how to maintain Kiwi kids’ sporting balance, and how you can help them reach their potential:
One myth about kids sport every parent should know https://acc.nz/2QxTIro
Five ways to help your kids find sporting balance: https://acc.nz/2XitMT5
Hi Neighbours, one person's heritage treasure is another's eyesore, but regardless Auckland Council has finally clinched a $3 million sale of the former Civic Administration Building on Aotea Square. Is saving it the right thing to do? Read the story below.
Please type NP if you do not … View moreHi Neighbours, one person's heritage treasure is another's eyesore, but regardless Auckland Council has finally clinched a $3 million sale of the former Civic Administration Building on Aotea Square. Is saving it the right thing to do? Read the story below.
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Police have asked for the public's help after a dog owner was assaulted and left unconscious on a be…
A 42-year old man has been charged in relation to an alleged bomb threat at Whenuapai Airbase in Au…
Hi Neighbours, Slower speed limits on hundreds of kilometres of Auckland's roads were to be in place by August. But the volume of public submissions mean it will take longer. A mayoral candidate thinks that's fishy. What do you think ? Please read the story below.
Please write NP if you … View moreHi Neighbours, Slower speed limits on hundreds of kilometres of Auckland's roads were to be in place by August. But the volume of public submissions mean it will take longer. A mayoral candidate thinks that's fishy. What do you think ? Please read the story below.
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So many doses of influenza vaccine have been given out this year that nationwide stocks are about to run out, just a week into the flu season.
To ensure those most in need can get the vaccine, the ministry is asking GPs and pharmacists to closely manage their stock levels and only vaccinate those … View moreSo many doses of influenza vaccine have been given out this year that nationwide stocks are about to run out, just a week into the flu season.
To ensure those most in need can get the vaccine, the ministry is asking GPs and pharmacists to closely manage their stock levels and only vaccinate those who are eligible for publicly funded vaccines.
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Hi Neighbours, if you fancy some free tripping around, mark Sunday June 23 in your calendar. Auckland Transport is making that day fare-free to mark 100 million trips being taken inside a year. Will you ride ?
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Herringbone is a look that will never go out of trend.
Apply the pattern to create these stylish placemats with Resene testpots, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out … View moreHerringbone is a look that will never go out of trend.
Apply the pattern to create these stylish placemats with Resene testpots, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Hey Westies, did you know that 25% of all New Zealanders who identify as Māori, live in Auckland. Celebrate Matariki and the Māori new year by exploring and participating in Tāmaki Makaurau's unique Māori identity. Discover how local art projects, urban design and this year's … View moreHey Westies, did you know that 25% of all New Zealanders who identify as Māori, live in Auckland. Celebrate Matariki and the Māori new year by exploring and participating in Tāmaki Makaurau's unique Māori identity. Discover how local art projects, urban design and this year's Matariki Festival are shaping and reflecting your community.
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