State Highway 1 southbound between Silverdale interchange and Oteha Valley Road will be fully closed overnight on Wednesday 1 October from 9pm to 5am. The closure is part of routine maintenance to keep the motorway safe and in good shape.The Silverdale southbound on-ramp and Oteha Valley Road southbound off-ramp will also be shut. Detours will be clearly signposted, sending traffic along Twin Coast Discovery Highway, Dairy Flat Highway and back onto Oteha Valley Road.For Coasties, it means taking a longer way round if you’re heading to the North Shore at night or returning home after hours. The closure is set to lift before the Thursday morning rush, but motorists are advised to allow extra travel time.Know something local worth sharing?Send it to [email protected] — we’ll help spread the word.

Auckland Council has approved sweeping planning changes designed to keep homes out of flood-prone areas and concentrate growth around transport hubs.The move scraps Plan Change 78 and introduces Plan Change 120, which gives the council new powers to restrict development in high-risk flood zones and coastal areas.In the worst-hit locations, new housing will be limited to single homes only.Mayor Wayne Brown says the approach is about common sense.“We need a physically and financially resilient future. This will allow us to downzone flood-prone land and build up in areas that make sense—like around transport corridors, walkable catchments, and where we have invested significantly in infrastructure, in water pipes, roads, and train lines.”The 2023 floods, which caused billions in damage and cost lives, prompted calls for stronger rules.Councillor Richard Hills says Aucklanders made it clear they want safer housing choices.“This lets us better protect people and property more quickly than we could under Plan Change 78, while focusing more homes where housing demand and public transport access are highest.”For Hibiscus Coast families, that means tighter controls on risky floodplain sites while town centres and busway corridors remain the main focus for growth.With $5.5 billion already sunk into the City Rail Link, council leaders say it makes sense to build homes near jobs and fast trains instead of far-flung, car-dependent suburbs.Public submissions on Plan Change 120 are expected to open in November, with hearings to follow.Know something local worth sharing?Send it to [email protected] — we’ll help spread the word.

Welcome to The Week That Was.Your go-to recap of important news, stories, and updates for the Hibiscus Coast community.Millwater Medical Back Open For PatientsRead more →The Real Number You Need For RetirementRead more →Holiday Routine Hack Eases Stress For ParentsRead more →New SPCA Rules Crack Down On Dog TetheringRead more →Rowell Impresses In Supersport Debut RaceRead more →Your Coast. Your news. Your app.Download the Hibiscus Coast App for instant local updates. Anytime, anywhere.

Auckland Emergency Management will run a tsunami siren test in Orewa at 12pm today.You’ll hear a short mix of tones and a clear voice message saying, “This is a test”.It’s just a routine check to make sure the system works in case of a real emergency.No action is needed, and there’s no cause for concern.The sirens will sound briefly at midday, then stop.If you’re new to the Hibiscus Coast, it’s a handy time to think about your nearest safe route inland, just in case.Stay safe, stay prepared.Know something local worth sharing?Send it to [email protected] — we’ll help spread the word.

Advertised salaries rose just 0.5% in the three months to August, with annual growth slowing to 2.0% across New Zealand, according to SEEK’s latest salary index. That’s well down from the stronger gains seen through 2023.The slowdown is most pronounced in Wellington and parts of the South Island, where weaker advertised salary growth has dragged on the national average. Canterbury bucked the trend, recording the fastest quarterly and annual growth at 1.0% and 2.9% respectively.By industry, Mining, Resources and Energy roles topped the chart with advertised salaries up 9.4% over the year, though the sector remains relatively small. Real Estate & Property also lifted 7.6%, while Science & Technology matched that pace. At the other end of the scale, Design & Architecture roles fell 1.4% and Government salaries dropped 0.7% over the year.SEEK country manager Rob Clark says the picture is mixed: “Annual average advertised salary growth continues to slow, despite quickening slightly in the most recent quarter. Growth was relatively slow in Auckland over the three months to August, perhaps reflecting the high number of people looking for work in the region right now.”For Hibiscus Coast families, the numbers underline what many already feel: wage growth isn’t keeping up with the cost of living. While Canterbury workers are seeing stronger increases, Coastie commuters into Auckland are facing a crowded job market and only modest advertised pay rises.Know something local worth sharing?Send it to [email protected] — we’ll help spread the word.

Auckland’s business leaders say the city must seize fresh momentum after the Government announced $70 million to support tourism and major events.The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) argues Auckland is best placed to host global acts that bring visitors, spending and jobs, but the city often misses out on a fair share of national funding.Eden Park is singled out as under-used, with the EMA pushing for greater utilisation. Big shows don’t just stop in Auckland.They add other venues across the country, but they only come if the city is resourced to host them.The EMA also points to new projects like the City Rail Link and the NZ International Convention Centre. Both will bring thousands into the CBD, but only if attractions and events are ready to make the visit worthwhile.For Hibiscus Coast families, the issue is about fairness. When Auckland is short-changed on a per capita basis, the effects are felt north too. Whether it’s housing and schools in Wainui or job opportunities that flow through the wider region.The EMA says smarter sequencing of projects can boost productivity and employment, from Papakura and Drury in the south to Warkworth in the north. That could absorb workers finishing up at Auckland Airport while building stronger communities across the region.“Auckland is the country’s commercial engine,” the EMA says, urging central and local government to co-ordinate efforts. “We’ve got momentum. Let’s not waste it.”Seen something local we should cover?Let us know at [email protected]

When you head to bed tonight, don’t forget to nudge the clock forward by one hour. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00am on Sunday, 28 September, which means we’ll all wake up to brighter evenings.The tradition goes back to 1895, when George Hudson, an entomologist, first floated the idea of seasonal time changes. He wanted more light for insect hunting after work. People laughed then, but his idea eventually stuck. By 1927, the Summer Time Act had made Daylight Saving official.This year, the clocks will stay forward until 3:00am on Sunday, 5 April 2026. That gives Coasties months of golden evenings to enjoy.So, before you turn in tonight, push those clocks forward.Seen something local we should cover?Let us know at [email protected]

A recall has been issued for a plug adaptor supplied with some Midea Air Fryers sold at Trade Depot stores nationwide between 13 December 2024 and 5 September 2025.The air fryer itself is fully compliant and safe to keep using. The issue is with a 10A converter plug (a 15A socket to 10A plug cord set) that was packaged with certain units. This adaptor doesn’t meet New Zealand regulations because it’s portable and could be misused with other appliances.Customers who bought the affected model, product code 350117, are being asked to take action. You can return just the adaptor to Trade Depot in-store or by freepost to receive a $20 refund. Proof of destruction, such as a photo of the cord cut, will also be accepted.If preferred, customers can return both the air fryer and the adaptor for a full refund.For Hibiscus Coast families who picked up the popular fryer in-store or online, the advice is clear: keep cooking with confidence, but return the adaptor to ensure your household stays safe.Seen something local we should cover?Let us know at [email protected]

It’s been a big month for Auckland Police, and Coasties will be interested to hear one of the suburbs hit was right on our doorstep in Torbay.In a sweeping series of operations, Police destroyed more than 10 tonnes of cannabis, worth over $58 million on the street. That meant four truckloads a week were needed just to cart away cannabis from the Waitematā district alone.Across Auckland, 120 rental homes were found to be secretly converted into cannabis grow houses, including addresses in Pakuranga, Henderson, Pōkeno and Torbay. Police say these setups are often rigged with dangerous, stolen wiring, which not only fuels the operation but also creates serious fire risks.Detective Inspector Callum McNeill says the raids have delivered a heavy financial blow to organised crime. In total, 128 addresses were searched, more than 11,000 plants destroyed, and 30 arrests made—many linked to Vietnamese criminal groups.Photos: Supplied.For landlords, there’s a clear warning. Insurance may not pay out if you haven’t done your homework on tenants. Police are urging property owners to:Meet tenants face-to-face and check IDRun reference, credit and income checksCarry out regular inspectionsNeighbours are asked to stay alert too. If you notice unusual power use, covered-up windows, or tenants pushing to avoid inspections, it might be worth a quiet call to 105 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.It’s a reminder that even an average-looking rental down the street can hide serious risks. Together, Coasties can help keep our communities safe.Seen something local we should cover?Let us know at [email protected]

Looking for plans?Explore events happening soon on the Hibiscus Coast and start planning your next activity!Millwater parkrunEvery Sat Click here for more details Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-FireSat 4 OctClick here for more detailsDairy Flat School AG Day GalaSat 11 OctClick here for more detailsWant to see more events?Explore Things To Do in our community in the Hibiscus Coast App anytime, anywhere.Got an event coming up? List it free today →

Earlier this month, Hampton Downs echoed with the sound of engines as Hibiscus Coast motorcyclist Logan Rowell took on his first round in the Supersport 600 class.Saturday 13 September was a test day of clear skies and biting winds, but Logan was buzzing to be back on a big bike.He spent the sessions working through different setups on his new KTM RC8C, adjusting to the step up in speed.Race day followed on Sunday, with nerves and plenty of learning.Logan chipped away steadily, experimenting with changes to the bike each race.By the close of the weekend, he’d dropped 2.5 seconds from his lap time and finished 5th overall in the class.The Auckland Motorcycle Club championship is a three-round series, serving as valuable testing before December’s Suzuki Series and the New Zealand Superbike Championship in January.Round 2 is also set for Hampton Downs on 19 October.For Logan, success right now means growing confident on the bike and building pace for when the national season begins.Photos: Aaron Staples Photography (ASP)Coast supporters will be watching closely as he lines up again next month, aiming for more progress and another strong showing.And if you’d like to back his journey, tickets are $25 for his fundraising quiz night at Northern Union in Silverdale on 15 October — email [email protected] to book your spot.Know something local worth sharing?Send it to [email protected] — we’ll help spread the word.

A new measure produced by Massey University is designed to track New Zealand's prosperity beyond just the headline numbers.The tracker - Prosperity Live - has been developed by Professor Christoph Schumacher, and includes measures of education, employment, health, housing, income, safety, social wellbeing and work-life balance.On Tuesday, the tracker was 0.2 percent down on the day before.On an annual basis, employment, health and income were down, and the overall tracker was down 0.1 percent.Education, social wellbeing and work-life balance had not moved, and housing and safety were up.Schumacher said the housing measure, which showed a 7.1 percent improvement, looked at price-to-income data."The reason for the upward trend is the decrease in house prices and a lower OCR, which makes housing more affordable overall."He said safety was measured by the national homicide rate and perceived safety in communities based on data from the police, Stats NZ, wellbeing surveys and Google Trends."While overall prosperity is calculated daily - with daily data that serve as proxies and a machine-learning algorithm has learned how to link changes in our daily data to the overall change in prosperity - the individual dimensions are measured only every six months."Dimensions with zero percent change simply have not changed in the past six month. This is not too surprising with dimensions that are inherently subjective."Perceived work-life balance or wellbeing might not change much within a short time frame."He said the index would pick up dramatic events, such as the drop during the global financial crisis (GFC), the Christchurch earthquake and Covid."The sharp increase in 2020 was driven by an increase in social connectedness, work-life-balance and feeling of safety. This picks up the change when people worked from home, connected more with others and felt safe in NZ."The drop that followed was when life went back to 'normal'. The 2023 increase was driven by a reasonably big increase in safety."With global tension increasing substantially in 2023, maybe Kiwis felt very safe."Schumacher expected the index to drop from here."The economy contracted in Q2 and unemployment is increasing, which should negatively impact on overall prosperity."Gross Domestic Product is important, but prosperity is about so much more than just economic growth. Prosperity Live allows us to track whether New Zealand is flourishing across multiple dimensions - it's a living, breathing measure of how we're doing as a nation."

Housing and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed Auckland Council's decision to proceed with a new replacement plan for housing intensification.Auckland Council on Wednesday voted in favour of a housing intensification replacement plan that will see 10-15 storey high rises built around public transport hubs.The council's plans to allocate up to two million new homes across the city in the coming decades became clearer on Wednesday afternoon.Councillors voted for the plan by 18 to five, and were limited between voting for the original Plan Change 78, which focused on three storey residential buildings across Auckland, and the high-rise alternative called Plan Change 120.RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has directed Auckland Council to allocate up to two million homes in the coming decades and downzone parts of the city at risk of natural hazards.Moments after the decision he said Auckland had the opportunity to decide how and where the city grows."PC78 was too 'one size fits all', applying the Medium Density Residential Standards in a blanket way that was rejected by Aucklanders and its Council. It also did not allow the city to 'downzone' flood-prone areas."Parliament has changed the law to let Auckland Council withdraw PC78, provided it is replaced with a new plan that delivers at least the same overall housing capacity and allows for greater density around key stations that benefit from investment in the City Rail Link."To improve housing affordability in Auckland we need the city to grow both up and out - and now the Council has much more flexibility to decide where and how that growth happens," he said.Bishop said the next step was for Auckland Council to seek his direction on timeframes and process for their replacement plan change, which they must do by 10 October."I have previously indicated that I am considering a submission period of 3 November to 19 December, as earlier requested by the Council. That gives Aucklanders a clear window to have their say on how and where housing growth should occur."In the new year, I consider it appropriate for the Plan Change to be heard by an independent panel of experts. A hearings panel would hear from Aucklanders who submit on the plan change, consider views of submitters and make recommendations to the Council," the Minister said.Heritage group worried about more submission costsAn Auckland heritage group said the community had been left out of having a say on the new housing intensification plan for the city.Character Coalition chairperson Sally Hughes told Morning Report they were happy with parts of the plan, but the process had been rushed."The [Medium Density Residential Standards] that rule that allowed three-by-three on every section in Auckland is gone and that's a good thing. We're also really happy that the council are now able to downzone the areas of land that are subject to natural hazards," she said."And it's great actually that there will be density around the [city rail link]. We're in favour of that."However, even the council has admitted yesterday that the the process was less than ideal and that the plan still has a number of faults."There was no proper consultation process before the plan was submitted to the council. The community hasn't really had a chance to have its say yet."Hughes said some in the community had already spent thousands on submitting to Plan Change 78."The community faces that again which seems really tough when only a year ago they had done it already."She was concerned about further intensification of Auckland's character areas that were already seeing major development, including Saint Marys Bay, Parnell, and Remuera."There are quite a lot of the original special character areas that will have a lot more intensity in their suburbs," Hughes said."What we're hoping through the submission process is that it will be made a lot more user friendly for the community. And that we can go through a process wil the local boards where communities can say 'well actually in our suburb this is where it would be great to have some intensity here but not over there'."We just would like the community, through the submission process, to be able to have a bit more of a say."Result 'inevitable'Among those who will be making submissions in the coming months is Auckland resident Will McKenzie."I think it was an inevitable result, I watched the presentation at the start of the meeting, and they had very little choice other than to adopt the second, the 120 plan."However, what it does is it gives 18 months for a decision to be made, two months to make submissions, and then an independent hearings panel."He said Plan Change 120 was the best option of the two."There needs to be a transition from the special character areas, which are mainly single-storey, to the 15-storey, which are 50 metres high."So in every other jurisdiction in the world, there's a transition where you have graduated heights, and we need something along those lines.""I'd also like to see entire blocks be character rather than half a block and that, again, that goes back to that transition, it's much more sensible to have one coherent block as a character area than bits and pieces," he said.RNZ spoke to Auckland councillor Shane Henderson shortly after the vote.The Waitākere Ward councillor was more optimistic about what the housing intensification decision represented for future generations of Aucklanders.He said he strongly encouraged Aucklanders to voice their opinions in the feedback process."These debates can get quite fiery because we're talking about the future of the city, but I think the right decision's been made, it's a good day for the city."We've taken a lot of the intensification over the past decade and we're happy for the houses, happy for new Westies, but we want fairness across the city, and we want the central city areas to kind of do their bit and actually create a vibrant, world-class city centre that, you know, people want to live, study and enjoy, you know."So it's sort of fairness for us from a West Auckland perspective, but also the opportunities there for young families to move into the city in greater numbers, that's really exciting for Auckland."I think we should be focusing on the positives and the exciting potential that we have. When we invest in the city rail link, can we actually use it to its full capacity by allowing housing around it," Henderson said.Auckland councillor Richard Hills said the the plan would safeguard several of the city's character suburbs though areas like Mount Eden and Kingsland could still be affected."They do have some character that will be no longer protected. It doesn't mean it will change any time soon. People would have to sell or develop their own properties to get rid of their own character home if they wanted to do that."But this actually protects a lot of the character areas that are no longer are being forced to have that three-storey zoning underneath.A previous policy limited development to three-storey residential buildings across the city.Hill said the new plan also had stronger controls on unsuitable development in flood-prone areas.

Coasties, here’s what the next four days have in store:Friday, 26/9Mainly fine, a few afternoon showers, strong nor’wester for a time.High: 18Low: 11Saturday, 27/9Fine with afternoon showers, breezy westerly turning northerly.High: 19Low: 12Sunday, 28/9Partly cloudy with a chance of a shower, westerlies developing.High: 21Low: 13Monday, 29/9Showers with westerlies turning southerly.High: 20Low: 11Want more weather info? Tap into the full Weather & Travel section in the Hibiscus Coast App for:🌊 Tide times🌬️ Wind conditions🌊 Wave updates🌞 UV levels🏖️ Safe swimming spots...and plenty more.Everything you need, right here in the Hibiscus Coast App – anytime, anywhere!

Retail NZ, the Auckland Business Chamber and 35 other business groups have written to the Government urging it to rethink plans to ban surcharges on Visa and Mastercard transactions.The open letter to Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson argues the ban is a blunt tool that will end up hurting both businesses and shoppers.Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young says surcharges are “a vital tool for cost recovery, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises already facing rising operational expenses.”She warns that without them, retailers will be forced to absorb steep card processing fees, leading to higher prices for all consumers while banks pocket more.Auckland Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says this is not a lone voice.“Twenty-one Chambers of Commerce from across New Zealand have put their name to this letter. Alongside other business associations, we are representing thousands of businesses across the country. From small family-run operations to larger enterprises, they all stand to be affected by this proposal.”The letter highlights that many businesses already choose not to surcharge, and when they do, it simply reflects the true cost of accepting high-fee cards.A ban, the groups say, would unfairly shift costs onto all consumers, even those paying with low-cost methods like EFTPOS, and risks accelerating the decline of EFTPOS in favour of expensive card networks.For Hibiscus Coast retailers, already squeezed by rising rents, wages and supply costs, the concern is clear: fewer options to manage payment fees could mean tighter margins, higher prices, or both.The groups are calling instead for better transparency so shoppers see the costs of their payment choice, technology that allows precise surcharging, and stronger support for low-cost payment systems.Know something local worth sharing?Send it to [email protected] — we’ll help spread the word.

From today, SPCA Inspectors can step in sooner to protect dogs suffering from harmful tethering, thanks to two new national regulations.For the first time, there’s a clear, enforceable standard.Regulation 15A makes it an offence to tether a dog showing two or more signs of prolonged tethering, such as worn ground, faeces build-up, locked collars, injuries, or constant barking.Regulation 15B bans tethering of vulnerable dogs, including puppies under six months, mothers with pups, pregnant dogs, or those in heat, except in brief, supervised situations.Breaching the prolonged tethering rule brings a $500 infringement fee, while tethering vulnerable dogs can mean a $300 fine.Serious or repeated cases may still lead to prosecution and animal removal.The SPCA says most responsible owners won’t be affected, but the changes give Inspectors sharper tools to act where neglect is clear.“Simply removing an animal doesn’t always improve welfare,” the agency notes.“Our goal is behaviour change, with fines available when advice isn’t enough.”On the Hibiscus Coast, where dogs are part of many families’ daily lives, the rules reinforce a simple message: keeping pets chained up long-term is no longer tolerated.Locals who spot tethered dogs in distress are urged to report concerns directly to SPCA.Seen something local we should cover?Let us know at [email protected]

Auckland Council is urging households to use daylight saving weekend to get emergency ready, with a new campaign reminding families that disasters don’t wait for an invitation.The Get Ready Emergency Preparedness campaign, running until 29 September, encourages Aucklanders to make or update their plans, check supplies, and know their local risks.For Coasties, it’s a timely reminder as daylight saving begins this Sunday.“Emergencies don’t send calendar invitations, they just show up, sometimes in the middle of the night,” says Adam Maggs, General Manager of Auckland Emergency Management.“Having a plan and essential emergency supplies ready means you and your whānau can stay safer and connected, no matter what comes your way.”That plan could be as simple as agreeing on how to stay in touch, where to meet if separated, and what to do if power, water or internet suddenly go. Supplies should cover a three-day “indoor camping trip” with basics like food, water, torches, first aid and pet needs.Maggs says most households already own many of these items. “You don’t have to have them all in one place, as long as you know where they are and can find them in a hurry or in the dark.”For Hibiscus Coast homes, it’s also a good time to clear gutters and trim branches before the next storm rolls through. Whether it’s a power cut, earthquake or tsunami, taking a few steps now could make all the difference later.Seen something local we should cover?Let us know at [email protected]

Westpac expects more people will want to tap into low and no-interest loans offered by banks to install solar-power systems on their homes, as power prices rise.A survey shows nearly half of respondents were considering solar power, if they had not already installed it.Nine percent of people had solar panels at home and another 13 percent planned to install them within a year.Most were considering solar power due to the cost of traditional electricity supply, which has risen faster than inflation.Westpac NZ managing product, sustainability and marketing director Sarah Hearn said spring was a good time to consider solar, because people could get set up before higher winter bills rolled around again."Solar is environmentally friendly, widely available, can add value to a property, is getting cheaper to install and can lead to significant cost savings on energy bills over time," she said."However, installing solar panels can be a significant upfront cost. Nearly half of those surveyed who weren't planning to get solar cited cost as a reason."A quarter of respondents who do plan to get solar are putting it off for at least a year, which speaks to the cost pressures many are still facing."Hearn said banks could help.Westpac had a 'Greater Choices' option, which offered up to $50,000 interest-free for five years for home and vehicle improvements, including solar power.She said $270 million had been lent that way since 2020.ANZ, BNZ and ASB offer up to $80,000 fixed at one percent interest for three years.Kiwibank offers a potential $2000 contribution.Westpac consumer lending and insurance products head Jo McGregor said there had been less uptake of borrowing for solar panels than for other categories covered by the loan, such as energy efficiency improvements or low-carbon transport."It's still relatively low, but it's an area that we are keen to see a bit more in."She said the reduction in the upfront cost of solar also helped."Particularly if the financing costs can be minimised through the likes of a Greater Choices loan, then you can look to get payback between 5-10 years."She said having an alternative energy source also had benefits.Solar provides about two percent of New Zealand's electricity generation, but the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says that could increase tenfold by 2050.

Coasties, before you reach for that afternoon snack, it’s worth a quick look at the wrapper. Tasti has widened its recall of bars, tubs and snack balls, after small pieces of metal were found in some batches. No one has been hurt, but just to be safe, the advice is not to eat any of the products listed below.Here’s the updated list of affected products sold nationwide, including supermarkets here on the Hibiscus Coast:Tasti SmooshedBerry Cashew & Cacao 69g – 07/07/26, 08/07/26, 16/07/26, 17/07/26Berry Cashew & Cacao Tub 207g – 20/08/26, 21/08/26Cacao Brownie 69g – 17/07/26, 18/07/26, 21/07/26, 08/09/26, 09/09/26Choc Peanut 345g – 23/07/26, 24/07/26, 05/09/26, 10/09/26, 11/09/26Peanut Butter & Caramel 69g – 10/07/26, 11/07/26, 14/07/26, 15/07/26, 21/07/26, 22/07/26, 23/07/26Protein Dark Cacao Brownie Tub 174g – 15/05/26, 30/05/26Protein Hazel Brownie 174g – 16/05/26Protein Raspberry Brownie 174g – 16/05/26Photos of the recalled items (via MPI).Tasti Snak LogApricot 240g – 21/07/26, 22/07/26, 23/07/26, 24/07/26Fruit & Nut 240g – 24/07/26, 25/07/26, 29/08/26Other Tasti ProductsChopped Peanuts 70g – 03/02/26, 03/03/26Nut Bar Deluxe 210g – 01/08/26, 04/08/26Photos of the recalled items (via MPI).Frooze Filled BallsCaramel Choc PB 70g – 05/08/26, 06/08/26Choc Hazelnut 70g – 22/07/26, 12/08/26, 13/08/26Choc Hazelnut Tub 210g – 21/07/26, 22/07/26, 14/08/26, 25/08/26, 26/08/26Cookie Dough 70g – 14/07/26, 20/08/26, 29/07/26, 30/07/26Cookie Dough Tub 210g – 14/07/26, 15/07/26, 18/08/26, 19/08/26Lemon Cheesecake 70g – 11/08/26, 12/08/26Peanut Butter & Jelly 70g – 04/08/26Raspberry Dark Choc 70g – 23/07/26, 30/07/26, 21/08/26, 17/09/26Raspberry Dark Choc Tub 210g – 15/07/26, 16/07/26, 31/07/26, 06/08/26, 07/08/26, 08/08/26Snack Balls Cranberry 70g – 28/07/26, 29/07/26If you spot any of these in your pantry or lunchbox stash, don’t eat them. You can return them to the store for a refund. And if you’ve already eaten one and feel unwell, check in with your doctor.It only takes a minute to scan those best before dates, and it’s one less thing to worry about.Know something local worth sharing?Send it to [email protected] — we’ll help spread the word.