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We are creating a boutique abattoir, offering services that other abattoir companies can't.
We will bring the abattoir to your place, and process your animals at their home ready to be sold legally to:
- A butcher of your choice?
- A restaurant of your choice?
- A farmer's market?
… View moreWe are creating a boutique abattoir, offering services that other abattoir companies can't.
We will bring the abattoir to your place, and process your animals at their home ready to be sold legally to:
- A butcher of your choice?
- A restaurant of your choice?
- A farmer's market?
- Guests staying at your place?
There isn't a company anywhere in NZ that offers this service! So let's get together and start one! We are holding a meeting at 10am - Saturday 1st December to get the Crafted Meat Company up and running. Come and get in with like-minded people on the ground floor to develop a service that farmers need!
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Hi neighbours,
Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.
But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View moreHi neighbours,
Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.
But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.
Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.
Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.
Rachelle McDonald, from Panmure, told Stuff a security guard asked her to leave the mall for "failing to adhere to the mall's policy". She accidentally left her shoes behind as she rushed in urgently, needing to use a computer.
The guard warned her she could only return if she put … View moreRachelle McDonald, from Panmure, told Stuff a security guard asked her to leave the mall for "failing to adhere to the mall's policy". She accidentally left her shoes behind as she rushed in urgently, needing to use a computer.
The guard warned her she could only return if she put some shoes on. McDonald was shocked by the incident, saying walking barefoot was a huge part of her Kiwi culture growing up. "People should have the option to wear what they want on their feet just as they have the right to wear what clothes they want. "A homeless person wearing no shoes has just as much of a right to go into Pak'nSave at Sylvia Park ... as anyone else." Sylvia Park centre manager Susan Jamieson said the shopping centre did not have a policy that required customers to wear footwear. "However, we recommend that footwear is worn on travelators and escalators inside the centre." Jamieson said some of the centre's retailers might have their own policies relating to "a standard of dress required for entry to their premises".
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We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.
Hi neighbours,
The Auckland Night Noodle Markets are back! Get ready for a lineup of traditional, fusion foods including dumplings, steamed buns, poke bowls, barbecue skewers, delicious Eastern desserts and of course, oodles of noodles.
From November 23 to December 2 every day, rain or shine … View moreHi neighbours,
The Auckland Night Noodle Markets are back! Get ready for a lineup of traditional, fusion foods including dumplings, steamed buns, poke bowls, barbecue skewers, delicious Eastern desserts and of course, oodles of noodles.
From November 23 to December 2 every day, rain or shine from 4pm. To read more about the event, click here.
Have you been before? Will you and the family head along this year? Enjoy!
From tomorrow, people on the Disability Allowance, Child Disability Allowance or the Supported Living Payment will be able to have assessments completed by nurses. The change is part of the new Social Security Act 2018.
"The new legislation allows nurse practitioners to conduct medical … View moreFrom tomorrow, people on the Disability Allowance, Child Disability Allowance or the Supported Living Payment will be able to have assessments completed by nurses. The change is part of the new Social Security Act 2018.
"The new legislation allows nurse practitioners to conduct medical assessments and complete medical certificates for all MSD benefit and assistance related assessments," Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni said. “This is about making services easier to access, particularly for disabled people or those with health conditions.” Nurse Practitioners are authorised to practise at an advanced level, prescribe medicines and manage common and complex health conditions. “MSD clients that already use a nurse practitioner for their primary healthcare, will be able to see the same nurse when applying for, or renewing, their benefit assistance for their medical conditions, instead of having to see a doctor. “The changes are especially helpful for those living in small towns or rural communities where the closest doctor may be miles away. It will cut out extra travel costs and doctor fees and time spent waiting for a doctor’s appointment. It also makes better use of our health workforce," Ms Sepuloni said.
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Wayne Short was in New Zealand pursuing a better future for his family. However, tragedy struck and now his widow and sons have been left in limbo.
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!
Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View moreResene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!
Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
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