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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Products:
Bed Bath and Beyond Sleep kids fleece hoodies
… View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Products:
Bed Bath and Beyond Sleep kids fleece hoodies
Toy Duck - sold on MightyApe
450R V8 Racing outboard engine and 500R V8 outboard racing engine
Anko heated elbow wrap - sold at Kmart
Bed Bath and Beyond Sleep kids microplush sherpa bath robe
Jet Black Fan Systems JBF & Diamond Series commercial fan
20pc Rubber Duck baby bath toy - sold on Kogan NZ
Magnetic Chess - sold on Holey Coley
Magnetic Chess Game
Magnetic Chess Game 20 and 28 piece sets
Kiss Beauty tangerine SPF primer - sold at Panda Mart
Giantz 6 inch Mini cordless electric chainsaw rechargeable wood cutter
Euky Bear warm steam vaporiser
Food recalls:
Summer Harvest brand bar mix and hot bhuja mix
Binggrae brand power cap watermelon flavoured ice tube
Chopped brand Pure NZ galloway beef thin beef sausages and beef traditional beef sausages
Ārepa brand The Brain Drink for Performance
Imported whole frozen anchovies
See past month's recalls here and here. Stay safe, neighbours!
The 2025 Local Elections are coming up this September - make sure you're enrolled to vote.
Before this time, locals can be nominated to be in the running for roles such as mayor, councillor, community & local board members. Could you see yourself stepping into a role like this?
There's a lot to consider - retirement homes, in-home support, independent living apartments or rest home living. And many are choosing to make the decision early for their future.
Whether you’re facing it now or far off, share with us your own plans, concerns, experiences or ideas for … View moreThere's a lot to consider - retirement homes, in-home support, independent living apartments or rest home living. And many are choosing to make the decision early for their future.
Whether you’re facing it now or far off, share with us your own plans, concerns, experiences or ideas for making aged care work better for everyone.
The regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.
Your vote puts them … View moreThe regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.
Your vote puts them in the running to win a prize package worth over $30,000. Be a good neighbour and make your vote today.
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I Make Headstones in New Zealand
It all started many years ago—with my Samoan aunt.
She wanted to create a custom headstone for her mother, who was buried in Apia, the capital of Samoa. She knew my family owned a stone quarry and processing factory in China, and that I had studied architectural… View moreI Make Headstones in New Zealand
It all started many years ago—with my Samoan aunt.
She wanted to create a custom headstone for her mother, who was buried in Apia, the capital of Samoa. She knew my family owned a stone quarry and processing factory in China, and that I had studied architectural design, so she asked for my help.
I designed her mother’s first headstone—not just the shape and inscription layout, but also helped manage the international logistics.
It was also my first time attending a headstone unveiling ceremony in Samoa.
That day left a deep impression on me.
It took place in a seaside villa, with headstones on either side of the front yard. Family members had traveled from all over the world to attend—not to say goodbye, but to celebrate a life. They shared stories and memories. There were tears, but also laughter.
The atmosphere was peaceful, warm, and harmonious—completely different from the traditional Chinese way I grew up with, where death is seen as taboo, and everything is filled with heaviness and sorrow.
In that moment, something quietly shifted inside me.
After that, I went on to help more Samoan families design and create headstones—over a dozen in total. I often visited cemeteries with them too.
But cemeteries there are not like the ones in China.
They’re like gardens—lush, open, beautiful. People bring flowers, food, and stories. They sit beside the graves of their loved ones, even in the evening, talking to them softly.
That’s when I realized: a headstone is not just a piece of stone.
It’s an extension of love. It’s memory made tangible.
Eventually, someone said to me:
“You should start your own headstone business—help more people do this right.”
So I did.
That year, I began taking this seriously in New Zealand.
After years of structured training and certification, we were officially licensed by the government—becoming one of the few approved memorial stone workshops in the country. To date, we’ve helped thousands of families.
Helping them do one final, meaningful thing for their loved ones.
Not for cold business,
But to make remembrance visible through design and stone—
To let memory rest gently in the wind, and let love linger, without fading.
BEATS BY BINGO
is coming to BBYC on Saturday, 5th July 2025.
This is one of New Zealand's best musical bingo shows and the hosts are super fun. You can expect throw back jams, sing a longs, guilty pleasure tunes and some giggles. Leave all your preconceptions of bingo at the door, as this … View moreBEATS BY BINGO
is coming to BBYC on Saturday, 5th July 2025.
This is one of New Zealand's best musical bingo shows and the hosts are super fun. You can expect throw back jams, sing a longs, guilty pleasure tunes and some giggles. Leave all your preconceptions of bingo at the door, as this is not your average bingo night! Instead of numbers on your bingo cards its song titles!
Lots of prizes to be won!
Tickets for sale @ BBYC Reception
email: reception@bbyc.org.nz or or phone: 09 534 3046
Hi Neighborhood,
(update - one thing I want to warn the neighbours around my property on my street and those people who're conspiring with them. don't enter my property area without my permission. I grow a lot of vegetables in my garden, this is the result of my own effort, so … View moreHi Neighborhood,
(update - one thing I want to warn the neighbours around my property on my street and those people who're conspiring with them. don't enter my property area without my permission. I grow a lot of vegetables in my garden, this is the result of my own effort, so they're not for anyone else except for myself and my future flatmates to consume. No need to worry about the vegetables too much for myself alone to consume, as I do have a very good way to consume them very quickly as I have informed the public before. Some of these mentioned people made up stories that some of them entered my garden before, but I didn't disclose them or my outside security cameras didn't capture them. It isn't true, don't trust them, ignore them. They didn't enter my garden as they said and I won't share my vegetables with any of them. Please have a check with the emails I sent to the public before for this matter. Sorry for clarifying this and thanks for your understanding)
The weather looks good this weekend, and I'm going to use the electric saw to cut short, tidy up the heaps of timber I sourced from trademe recently. I will DIY use these timber to build some construction projects later on in my garden, e.g. a deck and other constructions. Cutting the timber will generate some noise, I think the neighbourhood within a few hundred meters range should be able to clearly listen to the sound. The sound should be used for all of us in the residential area when the property owners implement this kind of project for their own garden. If you hear of this very familiar sound again this weekend, it is generated from my place, if not from somewhere else.
Just FYI and sorry for the noise.
Planning to visit us this weekend? Please note that both our Pakuranga and Botany Citizens Advice Bureau offices will be closed on Saturday, May 31st, and Monday, June 2nd, in observance of King's Birthday. We'll reopen with our usual services on Tuesday, June 3rd. Have a safe and happy … View morePlanning to visit us this weekend? Please note that both our Pakuranga and Botany Citizens Advice Bureau offices will be closed on Saturday, May 31st, and Monday, June 2nd, in observance of King's Birthday. We'll reopen with our usual services on Tuesday, June 3rd. Have a safe and happy long weekend!
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NZTA have shared a wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge for today.
What you need to know:
- Between 4pm today and 8pm today, there is the potential for wind gusts on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to reach 90 – 100 km/h. While these are expected to be brief, they could trigger a red alert.
… View moreNZTA have shared a wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge for today.
What you need to know:
- Between 4pm today and 8pm today, there is the potential for wind gusts on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to reach 90 – 100 km/h. While these are expected to be brief, they could trigger a red alert.
- Under a red alert, NZTA may close all lanes on the bridge as it is unsafe for any vehicle to be on the bridge and the bridge structure is vulnerable to vehicle impacts.
- From 8pm to midnight tonight an amber alert will remain in place with forecast wind gusts of 75-85 km/h. Under an amber alert, speed limits may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close.
- Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18.
NZTA say 'We don’t take the decision to lower speeds, close lanes or close the bridge lightly. Our priority is the safety of road users and the bridge structure.'
For up-to-date information about any restrictions on the bridge, please look out for the electronic message boards which indicate lane closures and reduced speeds and you can find more info here:
• Traffic updates: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
• Facebook: facebook.com/nztaakl
• Twitter: twitter.com/WakaKotahiAkNth
• Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
• Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
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We had such an amazing time at the Welcome Day at Botany Library this past Sunday! 👋 It was a fantastic event filled with community spirit, and we loved connecting with so many library patrons.
Sharing a table with U3A at the library entrance was a great opportunity to meet fellow community … View moreWe had such an amazing time at the Welcome Day at Botany Library this past Sunday! 👋 It was a fantastic event filled with community spirit, and we loved connecting with so many library patrons.
Sharing a table with U3A at the library entrance was a great opportunity to meet fellow community organisations and chat with interested attendees. A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers Tina, Lin, Rachel (not pictured) and Cat for dedicating their time to promote our Citizens Advice Bureau. We are so grateful for your hard work and enthusiasm! 🙏
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