Game recall
Dick Smith Electronics is recalling a batch of Animal Farm Playmats (model number 83600), sold from October, because they do not meet noise safety standards: the bird character is too noisy. The Playmats (right) should be returned for a refund. For details, telephone 0800 373-347.
Chocolate recall
Cadbury
is recalling a batch of its 250g Cashew Chocolate blocks because of pieces of hard resin in some of them. The blocks being recalled have date codes of DO35M or FO35M printed on the back of the wrapper, and should be returned to outlets where they were bought. Queries? Telephone 0800 184-030.
Show variety
There are contrasting shows on tonight, with the Sound and Soul of Scotland flying the flag of St Andrew at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, and drag diva Carlotta strutting her stuff in the Sky City Theatre.
Late rates
Tardy Manukau City ratepayers will face a 10 per cent penalty after today for any late February rate instalment payments.
Heroic list
Hero Festival: Mika's tribute to showbiz icons, Tribal Hollywood, starts at The Cabaret Club, The Civic, at 8 pm, entry $28; First Love at the Live Poets Cafe, K Rd, at 8 pm, $3; Late Night Cabaret at The Cabaret from 10 pm, $5 at the door; Wander Woman and Super Heroes, rockclimbing in Mt Eden Quarry from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm, $35; Queer Comedy at the Classic Comedy Club, 321 Queen St, from 8 pm, $15; Joshna launch their CD Magnificence at the Kamo Cafe, K Rd, at 9 pm, admission free.
Parnell Baths
Public comments on the planned redevelopment of the Parnell Baths close tomorrow. The plans are available for viewing at the baths or at the community planning department, third floor of the Auckland City Council building in Greys Ave.
Ozzie restriction
Access to Tainui Rd, Cheltenham, will be restricted from 11 am to noon for the filming of Ozzie. For star watchers or budding paparazzi, the film features the thespian talents of Joan Collins and Rachel Hunter. Road marshalls will be on site to control traffic.
Fire Service
The NZ Fire Service wants children to help name a new character for its fire safety and TV publicity material. Enter at their website listed below.
Cake Tin cricket
The Black Caps clash with the Pakistanis cricketers again today. The first ball is at 2 pm, but take a cushion along to Wellington's Cake Tin: it may be a long night.
Also today ...
In 1984, 12-year-old David Vetter died in Houston. Diagnosed with a rare immune disorder, he was born in a sterile environment after a previous brother died from the same ailment. David lived in his bubble until he died from Epstein-Barr virus, which he caught from bone marrow donated by his sister. Scientists later used his cells to develop a successful gene therapy.
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New Zealand Fire Service
Game recall
Dick Smith Electronics is recalling a batch of Animal Farm Playmats (model number 83600), sold from October, because they do not meet noise safety standards: the bird character is too noisy. The Playmats (right) should be returned for a refund. For details, telephone 0800 373-347.
Chocolate recall
Cadbury
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