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Still need gifts for your clients and staff? Don’t panic - there’s still time!
Branded tech is always a winner… practical and guaranteed to get used long after Christmas.
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.
Food and household item recalls:
… 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.
Food and household item recalls:
Back Country Cuisine brand Mushroom Bolognaise and Spaghetti Bolognaise
Regal Marlborough King Salmon Dip with Gherkins, Capers & Dil
Golden Island brand Pork Jerky Korean BBQ Recipe
Nothing Naughty brand Premium Pea Protein Natural Caramel
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Crywolf Baby Hooded Towels- Lucky Picnic, Lucky Days, Little Lobsters
Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker with Push Handle and Stationary Stand- Sold at Baby Way
Product Recalls: Toys
⚠️ Asbestos risk in 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set and Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand - sold at Kmart
⚠️ Asbestos risk in Educational Colours - Rainbow Sand and Creatistics - Coloured Sand - Various Colours
Magnetic Game- sold on Trade Me by Dealbox and various sellers
Music Cube- sold at Panda Mart
6-Sided Cube Toy- sold at Panda Mart
Rubber Duck Figurines- sold at Timezone
Magnetic Fidget Pens
Rubber Duck- sold at GameOn Arcade
Product Recalls: Cosmetics
People4ocean- SPF 50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream
Product Recalls: Electronics
Fantastic Four Illuminated Cups- sold at Hoyts Cinemas New Zealand
Belkin BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K
Energizer Hard Case Professional Rechargeable Spotlight, 1000 Lumen
Product Recalls: Other
Trek Precaliber bicycle- sold at various retailers
Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.
See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!
New Zealands first dedicated Varicose Vein Clinic Specialising in Non-Surgical, walk in, walk out treatments No GP Referral Needed!
Don’t let painful, swollen, or unsightly veins affect your daily life. Whether you're dealing with throbbing aches, night cramps, swelling, or visible … View moreNew Zealands first dedicated Varicose Vein Clinic Specialising in Non-Surgical, walk in, walk out treatments No GP Referral Needed!
Don’t let painful, swollen, or unsightly veins affect your daily life. Whether you're dealing with throbbing aches, night cramps, swelling, or visible varicose veins, our expert team is here to help.
At The Vein Centre, we specialise exclusively in vein treatments, no distractions, no GP referral required, just fast, effective care tailored to you. Regain comfort and confidence in your legs with the latest minimally invasive treatments.
212 Wairau Road, Glenfield
09 444 5858
info@theveincentre.co.nz
🌿 Air New Zealand reckons the future of air travel lies in AI. To them, AI means boosting efficiency without bumping up prices.
But what do you think? 🤔
Can AI really make flying more personal?
Keen to find out more? 👉 Check out Grant Bradley's piece on the Post
Trendy rough-sawn planter box complete with trellis screen.
Block the wind, gain privacy and/or grow your vine, finish off that corner of your garden/deck/patio.
DIMENSIONS:
1800Lx300Dx1800Hmm (Planter 330mm high) 300mm front to back of trellis. Trellis 1800mm high & wide.
… View moreTrendy rough-sawn planter box complete with trellis screen.
Block the wind, gain privacy and/or grow your vine, finish off that corner of your garden/deck/patio.
DIMENSIONS:
1800Lx300Dx1800Hmm (Planter 330mm high) 300mm front to back of trellis. Trellis 1800mm high & wide.
Optional extras:
Stabilisers for higher wind zones (shown in photo) ($25)
Internal lining ($25)
Can make other sizes
MATERIALS:
Timber – H3.2 treated 150x20, 50mm thick Redwood ends
Fixings – Stainless Steel and Galvanised Screws.
Can be partially dismantled for transport.
Pickup is in Silverdale
I can deliver for $3.25 per km
GRAB A BARGAIN – good stocking filler for Christmas
End of line sale of half and full finger gloves
$2.00 per pair
Full finger sizes: Small, SXXX
Half finger sizes: Small, SXXX
Kevlar stitched with double reinforced palms and low cut wrist band with velcro closure
MEASUREMENTS
Glove … View moreGRAB A BARGAIN – good stocking filler for Christmas
End of line sale of half and full finger gloves
$2.00 per pair
Full finger sizes: Small, SXXX
Half finger sizes: Small, SXXX
Kevlar stitched with double reinforced palms and low cut wrist band with velcro closure
MEASUREMENTS
Glove Size Hand Width
SXXX 8 cm
Small 9 cm
🎁 Looking for Christmas gifts without the big price tags? 🎄
Come along to the Pre-Loved Kids Market on Saturday 29 November at the Ōrewa Community Centre — 45 stalls packed with quality toys, clothes, books, and gear for kids of all ages.
It’s the perfect place to find fun, affordable … View more🎁 Looking for Christmas gifts without the big price tags? 🎄
Come along to the Pre-Loved Kids Market on Saturday 29 November at the Ōrewa Community Centre — 45 stalls packed with quality toys, clothes, books, and gear for kids of all ages.
It’s the perfect place to find fun, affordable gifts and give great toys a second life. 💛♻️
🕤 9am – Midday
📍 Ōrewa Community Centre
Short on garden space? No worries. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces and can be used for strawberries, herbs or salad greens. We finished ours in Resene Forest Green, Resene Green House, Resene Caper and Resene Red Berry. Find out how to create your own tiered planter with these easy step … View moreShort on garden space? No worries. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces and can be used for strawberries, herbs or salad greens. We finished ours in Resene Forest Green, Resene Green House, Resene Caper and Resene Red Berry. Find out how to create your own tiered planter with these easy step by step instructions.
Premium care is just meters away from our village. Join our caring community, where passion thrives. Trust Terrace Kennedy House for exceptional care and meaningful connections.
Police are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.
Rehua, 42, is wanted in relation to escaping custody and is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area, though he known to frequent the greater Auckland and Waikato regions. It’s … View morePolice are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.
Rehua, 42, is wanted in relation to escaping custody and is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area, though he known to frequent the greater Auckland and Waikato regions. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.
If you have seen Rehua or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 251107/5350.
Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Very good office desk - pickup in Albany
1800mmx800mmx0.7(high)
Kiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You… View moreKiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You can actually buy a symbolic piece of one of New Zealand’s most remote islands as part of the Auckland Island Restoration Project.
If you had a bit of spare cash, would you 'buy' into the project?
And maybe the bigger question — should we be looking at doing the same kind of thing for wildlife refuges on our main islands too?
A number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your … View moreA number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your login details – including your username and passwords – by email or phone.
⚠️ Your bank will never send direct links to log in to online banking platforms via email or SMS.
⚠️ Your bank does not need to know your full credit card number and CVV number (they already know these details!)
⚠️ Your bank will never ask you to download software or remotely access your device.
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