Our marine environment 2019 - MfE report
The Ministry for the Environment has released "Our marine environment 2019", the latest in their series of reports on the state of our environment.
"Our marine environment 2019" focuses on the four top issues that most need our attention in our oceans, seas, estuaries, and coastlines.
Citizen science regarding beach litter has been included in the report.
A 6-page summary report can be downloaded from here, and there is also a link to the full report (72 pages).
ANZAC Day and The New Zealand Red Cross
The Red Cross shop in Dargaville remembers all those who have fallen in conflict this ANZAC Day.
Food and product recalls
These items have been recalled during the last month. If you have any of these items at home, click on the title to see the details:
Product recalls
Avanti, Malvern Star & Raleigh bicycles
Yoto Kids Speaker
Anko Kids Pyjamas
Battery drill chainsaw attachment
Industrial pedestal misting fan
Yamaha adaptor
Zero Tower safety harness
Naturacoco moisturising cream
Thule child bike seat
Food recalls:
Maketū pies mussel pie
The Catering Studio cottage pie
Matakana Smokehouse gravlax/salmon
Our Fruit Box fruit juices
ProLife Foods value packs - nuts, raisins.
YY Dumplings & Fu Yuan ready-to-eat meat products
Waiheke Herbs italian herb spread
We hope this message was helpful in keeping your household safe.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.7% Yes
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8% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!