Awapuni, Palmerston North

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

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2198 days ago

Last FoodTogether orders for 2019 on Thursday 19 December

Kathriona Benvie from

This is our last week of orders for 2019. We are taking a summer holiday break and will be back on Thursday 23 January. That means your first email for 2020 will be sent out about 18 January which is Wellington anniversary weekend.
As always orders need to be in before midday on Tuesday 17 … View more
This is our last week of orders for 2019. We are taking a summer holiday break and will be back on Thursday 23 January. That means your first email for 2020 will be sent out about 18 January which is Wellington anniversary weekend.
As always orders need to be in before midday on Tuesday 17 December.
You can order now using this link foodtogether.co.nz...

Congratulations to last weeks winners of the five Food together bags-Esme, Joanna, Lucy, Jacque and Robyn

There will be a final draw for four Food Together bags this week-just place an order this week and you will be in the draw to win one of these great recycled material cloth bags (valued at $5)

This week there is a mixture of both summer and staple fruit and veges

$10 Gold orders broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, peaches and mango.

$15 Value orders broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, capsicum , strawberries, peaches and mango.

$15 Vege only orders broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, capsicum,fancy lettuce, new season corn, new season beans, onions,

$26.50 Gourmet orders broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, capsicum,fancy lettuce, new season corn, new season beans, onions, bananas, plums, strawberries, peaches and mango.

$36.50 Whanau Fiesta broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, capsicum,fancy lettuce, new season corn, new season beans, onions, bananas, plums, strawberries, peaches and mango- more volume than Gourmet

Deal of the week is avocado $1 each.

Just a reminder the hospital pick up is no longer operating and does not show on the website. We hope a new pick up can be found at the hospital end of town for 2020 so any one with any bright ideas please let us know. The new Te Tihi pick up is at 200 Broadway just opposite the Catholic church. St Matthews is still the main pick up with both lunchtime and after work pick up options.

2199 days ago

Manna Milk

Aaron Damian from Foxton

I notice a post here to an article about Manna Milk and would like to share something with you all. In all my years of being in the food industry the milk I received from Manna Milk was the best quality I have ever seen, it is beautiful, thick and creamy with a buttery hue. It has made some … View moreI notice a post here to an article about Manna Milk and would like to share something with you all. In all my years of being in the food industry the milk I received from Manna Milk was the best quality I have ever seen, it is beautiful, thick and creamy with a buttery hue. It has made some outstanding cheese as well. Since MPI's over zealous shutdown I have no where to buy Cows milk from. I support local business and never fonterra who almost have a complete monopoly on the industry. The milk at the supermarket in comparison to the milk from Manna Milk is disgusting, watery and over priced crap.
MPI have shut them down based on possibility as it is possible to get some nasty "bugs"from raw milk. I have not been able to locate anyone that has become Ill from their product. At all. Vastly more people get sick from chicken every year that people that get sick from raw milk and I don't see Teagle being shut down regardless of the horrific conditions Chickens live their short lives in.
The shut down of Manna Milk can be viewed as an attack on our rights to be able to feed our self with our chosen products. It is most definitely an over reaction and it is completely unacceptable. It is our choice to be able to get raw milk and no one has the right to stop us.
MPI are not protecting anyone by doing this. It was barely 100 years ago that raw milk was more than common. Humans have been consuming it since we started consuming the milk of other species. If the biggest out break of campylobacter (Timaru) due to contaminated raw milk in NZ is only 7 people. That is not enough to warrant the type of behavior MPI have exhibited.
I ask you all to support Manna Milk in this situation, it is grossly unfair on them and their share holders and it is destruction of a local business forcing them to have to give their milk to fonterra, furthering their monopoly. The NZ dairy industry seems to have a corruption issue and it seems to be enforced in a way, by MPI. Support locals and their businesses and not multi billion dollar organizations that would have all competition shut down if they could.

2199 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
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2199 days ago

Life planning

Bruce from Takaro

- Do you like planning your life to achieve goals?
- Doing a plan for the 2020s?
- I am, and will be glad to meet to compare ideas if you are. It can be good to have different perspectives from one or two others.
- If not sure how to, there's various ways. There's an easy template from … View more
- Do you like planning your life to achieve goals?
- Doing a plan for the 2020s?
- I am, and will be glad to meet to compare ideas if you are. It can be good to have different perspectives from one or two others.
- If not sure how to, there's various ways. There's an easy template from Edward de Bono that I've used for years. Usually I achieve about 80% of the plans. Some fail, but I also swap some plans for better things.

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2199 days ago

Are you a recent home buyer? or a retiree in your own home?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to … View moreHi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to their retirement goals

Can you help? Email susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

2204 days ago

Pressure on parking prompts pleas for restrictions in city

Reporter Manawatū Standard

Hi neighbours,

Palmerston North is getting busier, making it harder than ever for workers to park all day around the fringes of the central city. The lack of parks in neighbourhood streets is causing tension between workers and residents.

Do you have a problem with workers parking in your street … View more
Hi neighbours,

Palmerston North is getting busier, making it harder than ever for workers to park all day around the fringes of the central city. The lack of parks in neighbourhood streets is causing tension between workers and residents.

Do you have a problem with workers parking in your street all day? Or is finding a park near your work a nightmare? Let us know what you think.

Please add "NFP" (not for print) if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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2200 days ago

3 Burner Hooded BBQ - FREE

Anne-Maree from Awapuni

Free 3 burner hooded BBQ + small (4 kg?) gas bottle, a few years old but works fine, hot plate and grill in good condition, some rust on front door and surface spotting around the place but frame still looks good. Just fired it up and cleaned everything, all three igniters still work, no issues … View moreFree 3 burner hooded BBQ + small (4 kg?) gas bottle, a few years old but works fine, hot plate and grill in good condition, some rust on front door and surface spotting around the place but frame still looks good. Just fired it up and cleaned everything, all three igniters still work, no issues with heat. Needs to go quick, pick up only, you will need a Ute or a trailer.

Free

2200 days ago

Important food recalls: have you been affected?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been … View more
Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been recalled as the product contains an elevated level of histamine. Click here for more information and consumer advice. Note: This product is sold in Countdown stores throughout the North Island and online.

2201 days ago

Oi, you! That’s not very Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "… View moreNeighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "Report this message". You can also contact us if there is anything you’re unsure about.

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2201 days ago

Trimming Shrubs

Saad from Kelvin Grove

I am looking for a gardener who can trim shrubs in the garden in our house. The price quotation should be affordable. Please contact Saad 021 02926275

2202 days ago

Primary and public health services move to Broadway

Alex Loo Reporter from Manawatū Standard

Morning neighbours,

A collection of Palmerston North's primary and public health services will reopen on Broadway next week at the refitted and extended former Returned and Services' Association premises.

Staff based at Health on Main employed by the primary health organisation Think … View more
Morning neighbours,

A collection of Palmerston North's primary and public health services will reopen on Broadway next week at the refitted and extended former Returned and Services' Association premises.

Staff based at Health on Main employed by the primary health organisation Think Hauora, Te Tihi o Ruahine Whānau Ora Alliance and the Manawatū Horowhenua Tararua Diabetes Trust are on the move.
They will be joined by MidCentral's public health and child health services.

Do you think this move will be convenient for people accessing these services? Or are you concerned Broadway is already too busy as it is?

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2216 days ago

Parking Ticket

Debra from Milson

Today I got a Parking ticket from (Wilson parking) which is unusual for me. More unusual is that I got it for not putting up my Mobility Card when in a Mobility Park at Countdown Ranagitiki Supermarket. Yes I do have a Card and the mobility issue that says I can use these parks and am sure that … View moreToday I got a Parking ticket from (Wilson parking) which is unusual for me. More unusual is that I got it for not putting up my Mobility Card when in a Mobility Park at Countdown Ranagitiki Supermarket. Yes I do have a Card and the mobility issue that says I can use these parks and am sure that as usual I put it up when I left my car. Strangely until today was unaware that Wilson Parking was monitoring these parks. How do I prove that it was up when they say it wasn't and I didn't find the ticket till I got home? For others, first off be aware someone is watching (Wilson staff) and you may get a ticket if you park in Supermarket Carpark Parks for obviously a variety of reasons.

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2201 days ago

Fertile duck eggs

Traci from Highbury - Westbrook

Does anyone know where I can buy some fertile duck eggs for some very broody girls?

2202 days ago

The Best In Aged Care

Ranfurly Residential Care Centre

At Ranfurly Residential Care Centre, we pride ourselves on delivering care in a safe, supportive and caring environment.

Resthome, Hospital, Palliative and Dementia level care is what we specialise in.

Our loving, caring environment is complimented with expert staff, spacious rooms, … View more
At Ranfurly Residential Care Centre, we pride ourselves on delivering care in a safe, supportive and caring environment.

Resthome, Hospital, Palliative and Dementia level care is what we specialise in.

Our loving, caring environment is complimented with expert staff, spacious rooms, private adjoining toilets and beautiful lounge and courtyards areas.

We have an internal one bedroom and two bedroom care Apartments. We can support Hospital, Resthome, and Palliative level care in these apartments.

For more information on care options or to view, call the Manager Darren McKean who will arrange one of the friendly team to discuss your needs and show you around. Contact 06 – 3235050.
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2202 days ago

It is that time of year!

NumberWorks'nWords Palmerston North

We hope at this time of year you are getting close to having a break and a well deserved holiday.

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