545 days ago

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

Melanie Earley Reporter from 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
6 days ago

Share your favourite mushroom recipes with us!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the May issue.

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28 days ago

Show us what you've been up to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Brighten our day, and show us a glimpse into your world, neighbours.

We'd love to see some of the photos you've taken lately or any craft/DIY projects you're working on.

Simply add a photo below 📷🌅 🌻

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8 hours ago

Come to a Dilworth School open day

Dilworth School

Join us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class facilities, discover more about our curriculum and learn about our day school options for Years 7, 8 & 9*.

Open days:
Junior Campus
18th May, 2pm

Senior Campus
30th March, 2pm

Register for open days online
* Available for Year 9 from 2026
Learn More

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