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210 days ago

Product recalls across the country

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Throughout the month, food and products across New Zealand get recalled for various reasons. Click on the blue title to read more about why the item has been recalled.

Food recalls:
Ārepa Brain drink
Imported whole frozen anchovies
New World Ravenswood cordon bleu
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Throughout the month, food and products across New Zealand get recalled for various reasons. Click on the blue title to read more about why the item has been recalled.

Food recalls:
Ārepa Brain drink
Imported whole frozen anchovies
New World Ravenswood cordon bleu
Little Island hokey pokey coconut ice cream
Pams afghan oat baked bars

Product recalls:
Postie various baby merino clothing
Santa Cruz Heckler E-bike
PPG Paints Easycoat interior paint - sold at Bunnings
Tikiri dino teethers - sold at Sleep Store, Auckland Zoo, Mighty Ape and other retailers
North Face Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots
Anko wooden Fire truck - sold at Kmart
Panda Mart candle light
H&M children's pyjama sets

Didn't see last month's list of recalls? Click here to browse that list too.

211 days ago

Create a Colour-Coded Square Foot Garden Guide with This Easy DIY!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Take the guesswork out of square foot growing with this simple homemade spacing guide, complete with Resene colour-coded holes for easy planting and a dibber to sow seeds at the desired depth. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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212 days ago

✨15 nights from $8,499pp✨

Imagine Holidays

Exclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.

You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail… View more
Exclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.

You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail journey through Australia’s Red Centre. Your journey culminates with two nights in tropical Darwin, including a breathtaking Charles Darwin sunset cruise — the perfect finale to your outback exploration.

With all flights, taxes and transfers taken care of, this seamlessly curated holiday is the ultimate way to discover Australia in unrivalled style and comfort.
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212 days ago

Open Days

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse … View more
FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse before 30 June 2025 and you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year.*

*Participating villages only, Ts & Cs apply.

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213 days ago

Mother’s Day sale final days - Give a gift that lasts all year long

Mags4Gifts

Don't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep … View more
Don't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.

Don't miss out – Mother’s Day is this weekend!

From the team at Mags4Gifts
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221 days ago

What historical moment lives on in your memory?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.

If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you … View more
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.

If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?

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215 days ago

The retirement we all dream of

metlife

Kia ora team
Thinking about retirement? Maybe you’re already retired, you’re close to it, or you’re just dreaming of it in the distant future… Check out Stuff’s continuing partnership with Metlifecare, The Good Life.

This time, we’ve looked at the … View more
Kia ora team
Thinking about retirement? Maybe you’re already retired, you’re close to it, or you’re just dreaming of it in the distant future… Check out Stuff’s continuing partnership with Metlifecare, The Good Life.

This time, we’ve looked at the nutrient we should be focusing on as we age (and no, it’s not the carbs v fat debate!) plus some luxury rail travel - with gourmet food.

We also feature a fabulous 80s band, by which we mean the youngest member is 80!

Joanna Davis
Homed Editor
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216 days ago

The perfect Mother's Day gift is here! 🌸

Mags4Gifts

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!

This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!

Enjoy these 1-year … View more
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!

This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!

Enjoy these 1-year subscriptions at unbeatable prices: NZ Gardener for $79 (was $106.80), NZ House & Garden for $99 (was $132), and TV Guide for $119 (was $166.40).

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.

Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!

From the team at Mags4Gifts
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216 days ago

GRASS COLLECTOR 1500 mm wide

Rolf from Pirongia - Karamu

YARD COMMANDER tow behind ride one mower to collect grass clippings it brushes the mowed grass in to a piles into the tray, it works well only two years old ,we move to a retirement home and not long needed, we are open for a price txt me 027 9261333 and show you how it works collect from Temple … View moreYARD COMMANDER tow behind ride one mower to collect grass clippings it brushes the mowed grass in to a piles into the tray, it works well only two years old ,we move to a retirement home and not long needed, we are open for a price txt me 027 9261333 and show you how it works collect from Temple view

Negotiable

216 days ago

HANZA C7 BRUSH CHIPPER electric start

Rolf from Pirongia - Karamu

IN working condition with new spare blades and tow bar
new battery and blades in 2023 ,Honda CX 200 engine
we are moving in a retirement home and this one is not needed anymore can be seen working till the 25 June
also for sale on Trade me TXT me is you like to test this one 027 9261333

Price: $2,400

216 days ago

DEK 2700 PSI water blaster

Rolf from Pirongia - Karamu

New in 2023 comes with two 20 meter hoses total 40 meter and one short and one long handle and 15 inch deck rotating blaster .
We moving to a retirement home and is not needed anymore,
if your are interested an old spare machine of the same type you can take for free
This is also for sale on … View more
New in 2023 comes with two 20 meter hoses total 40 meter and one short and one long handle and 15 inch deck rotating blaster .
We moving to a retirement home and is not needed anymore,
if your are interested an old spare machine of the same type you can take for free
This is also for sale on Trade me txt me if you have interest 0279261333

Price: $500

217 days ago

Massive turnout for PM’s Jane Winstone meet and greet

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.

Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM … View more
An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.

Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!

Click read more for the full story.

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218 days ago

A warning about number plates

The Team from Waikato Police

Members of the public are being urged to black out their vehicle number plates when advertising them for sale online.

There have been recent reports of number plate identification theft which has led to innocent vehicle owners accumulating parking fines, speeding tickets and reports of petrol … View more
Members of the public are being urged to black out their vehicle number plates when advertising them for sale online.

There have been recent reports of number plate identification theft which has led to innocent vehicle owners accumulating parking fines, speeding tickets and reports of petrol drive-offs which have been made by offenders in stolen vehicles using the stolen number plates.

People are encouraged to report any suspicious activity around this through our 105 service.

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218 days ago

Brighten Up Your Deck with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Transform a plain deck or balcony into a bright, cheerful space with your favourite Resene colour to enjoy looking out onto during the gloomier months. Find out how you can refresh your deck with these easy step by step instructions.

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218 days ago

Free online Will-writing online tool

The Team from Momentum Waikato

We've now made it easy and free to create a legal Will, and to leave a bequest in it to your favourite local causes, ALL YEAR ROUND!

Rather than waiting until the annual Wills Month in September, which previously was the only time of year we were able to make this offer, our website now has… View more
We've now made it easy and free to create a legal Will, and to leave a bequest in it to your favourite local causes, ALL YEAR ROUND!

Rather than waiting until the annual Wills Month in September, which previously was the only time of year we were able to make this offer, our website now has a Will Writing page linking to our Gathered Here Will-making tool.

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