783 days ago

Food importers fined $28k for failing to label food allergens properly

Reporter Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, two Auckland food importers have been fined a total of $28k for not translating food allergen warnings into English.

Tokyo Food Company was sentenced to two charges under the Food Act, while Japan Mart was sentenced to one charge in the Auckland District Court.

Tokyo Food Company was fined $21,000 and Japan Mart was fined $7,000, after being prosecuted by New Zealand Food Safety compliance investigators.

Read the full story at the link below.

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More messages from your neighbours
7 hours ago

Poll: Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.

❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?

These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy caps, and the pressure they put on wages. Read more about how the GP lottery impacts you in Harriet Laughton's piece in The Post.

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Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?
  • 16.4% I have experienced financial barriers
    16.4% Complete
  • 47.5% I have had issues with availability
    47.5% Complete
  • 36.1% No - I haven’t been impacted
    36.1% Complete
366 votes
12 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Did you know there’s a global shortage of sweet pea seeds?

In Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated gardeners are working to revive authentic sweet pea varieties and keep their beauty blooming for generations to come 🌸🪻🌻

Read more about their efforts here.

We hope this brings a smile!

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6 days ago

Local Wizard Issues Riddle—Only the Worthy Shall Solve! 🪄✨

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A farmer has 17 sheep, all but nine run away; how many are left?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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