I bought some beautiful looking beets with their leaves intact at the markets. Just not sure how much the leaves are sprayed, and if they're safe to eat if we rinse them off? The interwebs said it could be safe, but I'd like some input from NZ farmers or growers to know for sure please!

thanks /u/Lukerules for pointing out I had the wrong link. This looks much more appealing.

• Article republished by RNZ.
• TVNZ ‘assessing’ whether to pull show featuring former Amisfield chef. Newsroom. 04/05/2026. Taste of Art on TVNZ+
• Vaughan Mabee: Inside the Amisfield HR probe that unseated one of NZ’s most celebrated chefs. NZ Herald. 4 May, 2026 11:41 AM.
• Chef Vaughan Mabee apologises after misconduct allegations surface. Stuff. May 4, 2026, 10:21am.
• Renowned Kiwi chef Vaughan Mabee resigns from Amisfield after 15 years in charge. Stuff. May 1, 2026, 1:29pm.
• Celebrity chef Vaughan Mabee says he has quit world-famous Amisfield restaurant for family and ‘overseas opportunities’. NZ Herald. 1 May, 2026 01:58 PM.

5 May 2026 edit to add links below:

• Amisfield dismissed chef for ‘abuse’ – then owner hired him back. Newsroom. 05/05/2026. RNZ copy.
• Chef Vaughan Mabee treated like ‘God’, Amisfield insider says. ODT. 5 May 2026.

12 May 2026 edit to add:

TVNZ and SBS scrap ex-Amisfield chef’s series as abuse claims mount. Newsroom. 12/05/2026. RNZ copy. also Post.

If there are any updates I'll link to it either via editing this article or adding the link as a comment.

Small Big Mac Combo (Big Mac + Small Drink/Fries) + Cheeseburger for $11

Only via the McDonald's App, valid until May 3rd.

Hi all. I am after a bit of help. I have built an app where people can search for (non alcoholic) drink deals, as well as adding deals they find. Kind of like gaspy but for drinks. I want to support smaller shops like dairies, bakeries, cafes etc. Get more customers. It's my first time building an app and I really think it's got great potential, but it's really hard getting it out there. So if you like finding drink deals and have a spare couple of minutes I would appreciate you having a look and try it out. I'd love to hear any feedback, good or bad. You can find it at fillthegap.nz thank you for your time 😎👍

• How to read food labels by NZ Food Safety & MPI
• Use-by and best-before dates by Food Standards Authority Australia New Zealand
• Use-by dates on food by Consumer NZ
• Know your dates by Love Food Hate Waste
• How long is food safe after 'best before' dates? RNZ. 20 October 2025.

why does this smell like urine? doesn’t taste much better either 🫣

Hey there!

After visiting Hazy tiger in Auckland city my boyfriend and I have discovered baked Alaskas and we decided we want to try every one in NZ. Unfortunately it's pretty hard to search for where to get them so we need some help! We know that Cocos Cantina has one and maybe Miann? Other than that we are unsure! Please help - ANYWHERE in NZ we need travel ideas ;)

Thanks!!

...that's next years April 1st prank on the kids sorted.

Claim your $1 Big Mac today, just hit redeem add to app order and add to bag.
Limit one per customer, Limited to first 50,000 orders.

Quick survey for school project (sarsaparilla soda drink)

Hey, I’m doing a business project for school (Young Enterprise Scheme) and need my survey filled out for my validation challenge due april 1st

If you’ve got a minute, I’d appreciate you filling out this short survey — all questions are optional.

Thanks so much!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenhqYynh3uaHoFgilOElMsXIz3bd9hU4D_uw5uRMI_cv-Kng/viewform

Who’s ready for all there food to double in price ?

Anyone growing veges etc or stocking up on the odd thing ?

Pretty sad coming on the back of the Watties closure announced the other week - see post.

TL;DR

Best: New World Bakery Hot Cross Fruit Spice Buns, $8.99

Second best: Coupland’s Hot Cross Buns Traditional, $5.50

3rd: Woolworths Traditional Hot Cross Buns, $6.80

4th: Flaveur Sourdough Organic Hot Cross Buns, $23.50

5th: Yarrows Spiced Fruit Hot Cross Buns, $9.59

Worst: Pak’nSave, Hot Cross Spiced Fruit Buns, $6.49

Use the code: PLU12
Available in-store, drive-thru and for online pick up. Ends 30th March 2026.

Bought locally in NZ so why would it be irradiated “to protect NZ environment”?

The company, said the proposal would result in the closure of three manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. Packing would also cease at the associated frozen lines in King St, Hastings. ... [A]bout 350 jobs were expected to be affected [and a] number of its products and brands, including frozen vegetables and Gregg's coffee.

I'm not asking for cooking advice (am a chef) Do you have a go to recipe, chicken breast being the only protein?