1542 days ago

Sulphites in Bread

Marie from Waikanae

Several month ago (161 days ago to be exact, but don't ask me to do the math on that) I posted a message sharing how disappointed I was to find that Countdown bread contains Sulphites. As this substance is linked to bowel cancer I wondered about the wisdom of putting it in our bread. Or anything else for that matter. Since then Countdown has changed its bread labeling, putting at the end of the label (who actually reads this) that it MIGHT contain Sulphites. I'm now even more disappointed in Countdown. Their sneaky bread labeling is downright devious. Telling someone the product might contain a chemical is just not informative. How can one make an informed purchasing decision when the product may or may not have the chemical they are seeking to avoid? Why should food producers be able to get away with this? If the brand is produced on the same production line as other foods containing sulphites, but doesn't actually have sulphites added, this should be stated. Maybe they are making bacon with sulphites added along with the bread, but somehow I doubt it. So, come on Countdown, how about coming clean on this, what's the real story here?

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1 day ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Could we live without public bins?
  • 11.9% Yes
    11.9% Complete
  • 87.6% No
    87.6% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below
    0.5% Complete
1650 votes
4 hours ago

What's On: Ulysses motorcycle club ride

Barry from Manakau

Join us for a ride and lunch at The Herb Garden near Ashurst. Pickup point Kimberly Road at 10:00 am. Please register your interest at www.kapitiulysses.com. for any changes. Saturday,
Ulysses motorcycle club ride
  • BP Kapiti (under EWY)
4 hours ago

Water Media & Card Makers groups exhibition and sale of work

Admin from Kapiti Arts and Crafts

Featured artist: Kate Jacob
Kāpiti Gallery – your local gallery on the coast
192 Matai Road, Raumati Beach
Thursday 18 April - Sunday 12 May 2024
Hours: Thursday to Sunday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

A dozen art and craft groups meet regularly in our Raumati Beach workrooms – weekly, fortnightly or monthly, to suit participants. Our Gallery displays members’ work in exhibitions that change each month, and we often feature guest artists,.

Join Kāpiti Arts And Crafts to enjoy your crafting and artistry in good company! Annual subscription = less than $3.50 per fortnight

Society members can join as many or few groups as they choose for their modest annual sub. The Shop and Gallery are run by volunteer members, who are welcome to submit items for exhibition and sale.

Contact: via our website kapitiartsandcrafts.com... or phone 04-902-8549 during gallery opening hours.

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