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3208 days ago

Health Warning - Salad recall

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi Neighbours,

LeaderBrand has issued a public recall on the entire packaged salad range.

The company asked customers who bought its caesar salad, classic salads, fresh plus salads, value bag salads, Pam's fresh express salads and 100 per cent fresh salads, from Countdown, New World or … View more
Hi Neighbours,

LeaderBrand has issued a public recall on the entire packaged salad range.

The company asked customers who bought its caesar salad, classic salads, fresh plus salads, value bag salads, Pam's fresh express salads and 100 per cent fresh salads, from Countdown, New World or Pak 'n Save after March 3 to not eat it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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3209 days ago

IMPORTANT information for Aucklanders - please reduce your water use

Janie Smith from Watercare

Watercare is urging Aucklanders to reduce their water use by 20 litres per day until the end of March because this week’s storm has restricted the treatment capacity of the city’s largest water treatment plant. Water quality has not been compromised.

How much water is 20 litres?
Twenty … View more
Watercare is urging Aucklanders to reduce their water use by 20 litres per day until the end of March because this week’s storm has restricted the treatment capacity of the city’s largest water treatment plant. Water quality has not been compromised.

How much water is 20 litres?
Twenty litres will fill two buckets with water.

How can I save water easily?
1. Cut your shower time by two minutes: Approximate saving = 16 litres
2. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. Approximate saving = 4 litres
3. Don’t use your toilet to flush rubbish. Approximate saving = 7 litres
4. Only run your dishwasher when it’s full.
5. Only run your washing machine when it’s full.

Around half of Auckland’s water is sourced from four water storage dams in the Hunua Ranges. This water is treated at Ardmore Water Treatment Plant. Currently, the Ardmore plant is treating 50 per cent less water than normal because the flow entering the plant from the dams contains a lot of silt due to slips and erosion in the catchment, giving it a muddy appearance and making it more challenging to treat.

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3209 days ago

Our Korean War veterans

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

Yesterday I had the honour of speaking at the final New Zealand Korea Veterans Association parade. It was a beautiful event, held in the Hall of Memories at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Time is the enemy of us all, and sadly many of our vets have passed away in recent years. As one who … View more
Yesterday I had the honour of speaking at the final New Zealand Korea Veterans Association parade. It was a beautiful event, held in the Hall of Memories at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Time is the enemy of us all, and sadly many of our vets have passed away in recent years. As one who spoke yesterday put it, they have "marched into the pages of New Zealand's military history".

Thank you to all of our veterans. Your sacrifices and bravery will not be forgotten.

3210 days ago

Pedal for Plunket!

The Warehouse Snells Beach

This month we're pedalling for Plunket, raising money for their nationwide community services! Follow our journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz... #Pedal4Plunket

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3217 days ago

Auckland Council freedom camping pilot splits opinion

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Auckland Council's freedom camping pilot has divided public opinion in the Rodney District. The two month pilot, which started last week, sees 29 sites between Pukekohe and Wellsford designated for freedom campers, around half of which are in Rodney or Hibiscus Coast.

Is the pilot going … View more
Auckland Council's freedom camping pilot has divided public opinion in the Rodney District. The two month pilot, which started last week, sees 29 sites between Pukekohe and Wellsford designated for freedom campers, around half of which are in Rodney or Hibiscus Coast.

Is the pilot going to lead to damage, destruction and mess? Or, is it a great way for tourists - and Kiwis - to see New Zealand?

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