Bay of Islands, Russell

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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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3104 days ago

Russell chef stands up for his customers: 'Burger off' he tells bureaucrats

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

New Zealand's oldest licensed premises has pulled a burger that's been the cornerstone of its menu – blaming it on bureaucratic red tape gone mad.
Dan Fraser, executive chef at the Duke of Marlborough restaurant in the Bay of Islands, was left stewing after a visit from a Ministry of … View more
New Zealand's oldest licensed premises has pulled a burger that's been the cornerstone of its menu – blaming it on bureaucratic red tape gone mad.
Dan Fraser, executive chef at the Duke of Marlborough restaurant in the Bay of Islands, was left stewing after a visit from a Ministry of Primary Industries inspector on Thursday.

New food preparation guidelines from MPI state meat and liver needs to be cooked at high temperatures for a longer amount of time than previously, to avoid contamination.
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3104 days ago

The Favourite Teachers Awards - nominate the teacher who inspired you or your children

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.

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3127 days ago

Improvements to dog park long overdue

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Dog owners are calling for long overdue improvements to the much used dog park on Dave Cullen Drive.
The popular canine area is the only designated park in a city which is home to 10,600 registered dogs. It is used regularly and on weekends some say it can become overcrowded.
Spokesperson for … View more
Dog owners are calling for long overdue improvements to the much used dog park on Dave Cullen Drive.
The popular canine area is the only designated park in a city which is home to 10,600 registered dogs. It is used regularly and on weekends some say it can become overcrowded.
Spokesperson for the...

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3107 days ago

Score a FREE dip bowl for the perfect dipping occasion!

FreshChoice Ruakaka

Mix up a kiwi favourite by purchasing 2 Maggi packet soup mix and 2 Nestlé Reduced Cream Cans and you'll get a free dipping bowl to enjoy your dip! Find your local FreshChoice store and get your free bowl today! There are 4 Bowl Designs to Collect!
All FreshChoice supermarkets will have … View more
Mix up a kiwi favourite by purchasing 2 Maggi packet soup mix and 2 Nestlé Reduced Cream Cans and you'll get a free dipping bowl to enjoy your dip! Find your local FreshChoice store and get your free bowl today! There are 4 Bowl Designs to Collect!
All FreshChoice supermarkets will have the bowls available until while stocks last, so get in quick!
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