Warkworth Football Club are having a WORLD CUP 2022 FUNDRAISERThey have 3 young local boys in their club who have recently experienced family tragedies, so their team are doing a fundraiser to help take care of fees and gear for their football next year.Here are the details:• 32 World Cup teams/countries• $30 per ticket• You don’t get to choose your team, it will be drawn randomly once all 32 tickets are sold.• Winning country/team wins $200• Second place country/team wins $100Please contact Warkworth Football Club directly to confirm your request for a ticket.Once all payments have been received, the random draw will be made, they will comment on their FB page the results. Good luck and thanks for participating – these boys are deserving and great little football players and we want to make sure this is taken care of so it’s one less thing to worry about.Contacthttps://www.sporty.co.nz/warkworthfc/https://www.facebook.com/warkworthafc

Farming groups Beef and Lamb New Zealand, Dairy NZ and Federated Farmers are reaffirming a united stance on the government's emissions proposal - they don't like it.Leaders from the three groups met in Christchurch this week to establish common positions before submitting on the government's plan.They were involved in industry partnership He Waka Eke Noa which came up with the farm-level split-gas levies scheme which was presented to the government.They said the government's plan released last month has changes which make it unworkable for farmers.In an email to farmers last night the three industry groups said a united voice on emissions pricing was the best way to ensure positive policy outcomes for the sector.The email said the meeting was productive with farming leaders coming up with nine suggestions they will raise directly with the government on behalf of farmers.They said the current methane targets were wrong and needed to be reviewed, they wanted the methane price to be set at the minimum level and for it to be fixed for a five-year period to give farmers certainty.The groups have stood strong on initial sequestration measures proposed by the He Waka Eke Noa partnership some of which were removed by the government."All sequestration that can be measured and is additive should be counted."Farmers who don't have access to mitigations or sequestration should be able to apply for temporary levy relief if the viability of their business is threatened," the email to farmers said.They also wanted an independent oversight board appointed by all He Waka Eke Noa partners established to help set the future methane price and for administration costs of the programme to be minimised.Beef and Lamb New Zealand, Federated Farmers and DairyNZ urged farmers to make their own submissions on the government's proposal before feedback closed next Friday.

Analysis - Congratulations to the Black Ferns, who not only won their seventh World Cup title, but did so on the back of perhaps the most tumultuous year any national side has ever had to endure.At the back end of 2021, it was looking unlikely that the team would even make the semifinals, let alone pack out Eden Park. But here we are, once again celebrating the on and off field triumphs of a team that has written maybe the greatest story of redemption in New Zealand rugby history.While it was the main event, the Black Ferns' 34-31 win over England in the final was just part of a unique Rugby World Cup experience that gave us a lot to think about.The public bought in - credit should be squarely heaped on the marketing department for the tournament. Focusing on the first and last days meant that everything in between was a bonus, with plenty showing up in Whangārei for the Black Ferns' pool games and quarter final. They brought with them a special kind of atmosphere too, which can be built on to not just sell the women's game day experience, but rugby in general.The business end was pure entertainment. Much was made of the fact that only really three teams were in contention of winning and that's fine (there's a Rugby League World Cup going on right now with a very similar narrative), but once they all started to play one another it was well worth the wait.Both semi finals were instant classics, with Canada showing just enough cracks in the English armour to suggest that they wouldn't quite be the unstoppable force everyone had presumed them to be. Meanwhile, the Black Ferns played a mixture of sublime and ridiculous rugby to get over France, doing everything you shouldn't while leading by one point in the final five minutes.The final was even better - this was two very good teams at their absolute best, on the biggest stage and in front of a sold-out crowd. The final had 11 tries, drama, lead changes, before being decided by a thrilling goal line stand. In short, everything you could ask for in a showpiece, which topped the last RWC final in 2017.The Black Ferns stuck to their principles. It would have been tempting for the overhauled coaching set-up to wipe the slate clean and encourage a risk-free strategy, but that's just simply not what the Black Ferns are about.Coach Wayne Smith showed "he was truly the right man for the job". Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nzAn entire season of tinkering by Wayne Smith saw the best side only really unveiled in the semifinal, which was a masterstroke as it gave the likes of England and France nothing to really work with going in.Who actually knew how it worked, though - to be honest, the Black Ferns did get handed a very favourable draw, including an opening game against an Australian team they'd already beaten three times this season. But the quarter final system was confusing and not communicated properly, leading to two games in a fortnight against a poor Welsh side.Consistency in officiating - head clashes are dealt with harshly in men's rugby, so it was odd to see the cards stay in the pockets of the refs when they occurred during the RWC.The Wallaroos managed to get reduced to 13 players in one of their games, then the final had a clear-cut red, but not much else in the way of player safety as refs did their best to mitigate their way out of sending players off. The worst case was in the semifinal between the Black Ferns and France, with the home side very lucky after a couple of dangerous shots.NZ Rugby copped it hard - the governing body is an easy target most of the time because they often seem to invite criticism by simply not thinking things through. But aside from the scheduling clash and lack of games south of Auckland, they can hold their heads up around the fact that the World Cup was in New Zealand at all.NZR were the ones who bid for it back in 2018, setting the goal of creating record attendances and changing the way women's rugby is perceived here. Whatever else you might think of them, they've achieved that.Superstars - you could make a pretty strong case for Ruby Tui being New Zealand's most popular rugby player right now, a status she's achieved through incredibly astute handling of her media engagements and on field heroics. But really, this was a collective effort by the intensely likeable Black Ferns and their charismatic coach. Wayne Smith showed that he truly was the right man for the job, one that he'll now presumably leave in the hands of his staff.Eden Park sold out for the Black Ferns v Red Roses Rugby World Cup final. Photo: [ www.photosport.nz Photosport] / Aaron GillionsWhat now? Challenges remain for women's rugby in New Zealand. The world is still very much the same shape, so the Black Ferns will once again have to travel far and wide to have meaningful games. Australian women's rugby is still well off the pace, so it's likely that England, France and Canada will stand as the toughest opposition for a while yet.At a grassroots level, this win will encourage more playing numbers, but that needs to be matches with suitable coaches - which is a trickier proposition. Like the Black Ferns' campaign though, it's a challenge that can be overcome with the right amount of effort and resources.

Warkworth residents are sharing views for a plan to ensure the town is well-designed and meets the needs of the whole community over time.The year-long collaborative Puhinui / Warkworth Centre Plan project, funded by Rodney Local Board, is engaging with the community through workshops and community events to help shape the plan and ensure the community is engaged in the process.The need for that approach was outlined in the 2020 Rodney Local Board Plan, and in collaboration with the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust, and consultants - Community Think, and Motu Design with good engagement over the last year.Rodney Local Board Chair Brent Bailey says using new tools to gather community feedback has produced excellent results over the first engagement phase.“More than 130 students and families took part in workshops delivered out of a box containing all the relevant material, on loan from Warkworth Library; more than 40 others shared their thoughts and ideas at the Festival of Ideas family event, 22 wishes were placed in community boxes or posted online, and 39 online surveys were completed.“One of the main concerns raised has been the new motorway and big box developments drawing residents and visitors away from the town centre.“Residents have talked about a sustainable vision and a local economy that supports locals and visitors alike. Other suggestions have been to activate more spaces around town and by the river, and for lanes and paths that connect the town, river and green spaces.”Key themes:a town with nightlifemore public spaces by the river and in parks so people can eat, meet, and connecta sustainable and circular economyplaces to grow food, trees and share skillspublic facilities and services that foster connection across all age-groupsencouraging community wellbeingAwa Mahurangi / Mahurangi River as the pulsing heart of the townre-orientating the town towards the riveraccessible pathways so it is easier to get around townmore transport options such as cycling, walking and public transport.The urban design team will build on the themes from public feedback to develop design options for the river and town centre.They will test design principles and options with the community, with residents able to take an interactive journey through different sites around the river and town to help them visualise what the plan might deliver.Then early in 2023, a draft centre plan will be developed for further community feedback and input.Puhinui is the name Māori used to refer to Warkworth. It holds meaning as a place of reflection and connection, and will be used with Warkworth throughout this project to honour the traditional name while its future is reflected on.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 18 October 2022.Daily updated closure information (external link)Unless otherwise stated, closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Northbound lanes between Silverdale off-ramp and Waiwera on-ramp, 16 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)Orewa northbound on-ramp, 16 NovemberSilverdale northbound on-ramp, 16 NovemberOteha Valley Road southbound on-ramp, 15-17 NovemberNorthbound lanes between Greville Road off-ramp and Oteha Valley Road on-ramp, 13-17 November (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)Greville Road northbound on-ramp, 13-17 NovemberSouthbound lanes between Greville Road off-ramp and Upper Harbour Highway on-ramp, 13-17 NovemberGreville Road southbound on-ramp, 13-17 NovemberFor more locations and a complete list of closures https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/auckland-overnight-motorway-closures-13-18-november-2022/?fbclid=IwAR1jqQkdcgLr9Rve3x9XJR89cYAwZzr_wNGN8NESK8QrySzSWM6kzWTkeAQ

Saturday 12th NovemberMangawhai Community MarketMangawhai Tavern MarketMatakana Village Farmers MarketWarkworth & Districts RSA Market2022 Mangawhai Garden RambleTomarata Primary School Fireworks 2022 - check as maybe called off due to weatherOyster & Wine Pop-up Vol 2The Dirty Happys - Live at the Warkworth Town HallSunday 13th NovemberMatakana Country Park MarketSunday Sessions & Leigh Sawmill CafeDave Flynn - Celtic Guitar Journey

Warkworth regionFriday 11th November - Rain with heavy falls possible, turning to showers in the evening with further heavy falls possible. Thunderstorms possible northwest of the City from late afternoon. Easterlies, gale in exposed places gusting 90 km/h, turning lighter northerly from afternoon.Heavy rain watch until 6pm todayStrong wind watch until 4pm todaySaturday 12th - Cloudy periods. A few morning and afternoon showers. Northwesterlies.Sunday 13th - Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing in the afternoon with fine breaks increasing. Northwesterlies, turning southwesterly in the morning.Mangawhai regionFriday 11th - Heavy rain, with downpours early morning, turning to a few showers from afternoon but could also be heavy and thundery. Strong easterlies easing by midday, then turning northerly by afternoon.Heavy rain warning until 2pm todayStrong wind watch until noon todaySaturday 12th - Cloudy periods. A few afternoon showers. Northwesterlies.Sunday 13th - Mostly cloudy with a shower or two in the morning and afternoon, then fine breaks increasing. Westerlies turning southerly in the afternoon.

Reports of power outages in Snells Beach, Algies, Bay, Sandspit, Warkworth, LeighMatakanaPakiriWhangaripo ValleyTe Araiand out Kaipara CoastIf you would like to check for power outage https://help.vector.co.nz/addressIf you would like to report a power outage at your address, use the same link as above, search for your address, then there is an option to report outage.

Work continues on the Te Honohono to Kai - Matakana Link road pavement, 70% of footpaths have been laid, kerb is 90% complete, cycleways are being constructed and the foundation pad for two rest areas and two bus stops have been poured.Wetlands and rain gardens are all planted and all utilities underneath the bridge are installed except the watermain.73 streetlights have been installed and 16 are live on Matakana Road.Drone footage of the project

MetService has issued strong wind and heavy rain watches and a warning, as a low-pressure system sweeps over the country from Thursday evening, delivering a burst of severe wind and rain for some this weekend.A heavy rain warning has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula with rain expected from the early hours of Friday morning.MetService warns rain of 100 to 140mm, which may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly as well as surface flooding and slips.A heavy rain watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland north of Takapuna, including Great Barrier Island and Hawke's Bay north of Hastings from Thursday evening continuing into Friday.Heavy rain is expected to hit Bay of Plenty including Rotorua and Gisborne on Friday.Niwa said over the next 48 hours moisture from the tropics would make its way to the upper half of the North Island."Wind gusts of 70-100 km/h coming from an unusual direction, increasing risk for tree damage & power cuts."It said Friday would likely have the worst weather.Strong easterly wind watches are in places for Northland from Bay of Islands southwards, Auckland north of Harbour Bridge including Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula.MetService said conditions were expected to be particularly stormy over eastern coasts with a forecast for waves of 3-5m.It said this, in addition to the heavy rain forecast, would make coasts vulnerable to damage.

New Zealand has joined just a handful of other countries in giving money to developing countries for the loss and damage wrought by climate change.Climate Change Minister James Shaw and Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta have announced $20 million will be ring-fenced from a climate fund filed from revenue gathered from the emissions trading scheme.It took all-night negotiations to get the topic onto the official agenda for the first time at this year's UN climate summit in Egypt.Pacific countries and other developing nations have been pressing for compensation for the emissions caused by richer nations over hundreds of years and its consequence on developing states' economies.Wealthy nations, including the US and EU, have repeatedly blocked, worried they could be on the hook for billions of dollars in ongoing compensation.Some estimates put the the figures at half a trillion US dollars' worth of damage in just the past decade alone.Mahuta said the dedicated funding for loss and damage puts Aotearoa New Zealand at the leading edge of wealthy countries."It strongly signals our support for Pacific priorities."She said climate change threatened the basis for Pacific peoples' lives, but also their culture, language and mental and physical wellbeing.Climate Minister James Shaw Photo: RNZ / Samuel RillstoneShaw said comparatively wealthy countries like Aotearoa had a duty to support the countries most at risk from climate change.Germany, Belgium, Denmark and Scotland are the only other countries to kick in on loss and damage, with the contributions seen as being of more symbolic than financial significance.The money for New Zealand's funding comes from revenue gathered from the emissions trading scheme.Developing countries are expected to push at COP27 for a centralised fund to distribute loss and damage funds."While New Zealand is not opposed to this, we also support a wide range of funding arrangements to make best use of our contribution."We will work with our partners, in particular Pacific governments, to support areas they identify as priorities," Mahuta said.

The biggest-ever renewal season is underway, and you can now see all the roadworks planned for state highways in your region. This interactive map shows new asphalt, chipseal, and road rebuilds all over the country: https://nzta.maps.arcgis.com/.../490776b08a094be5b737db69...For more info about what’s happening in your region alongside our renewal work, check out our regional info pages:https://www.nzta.govt.nz/regional-updates/

Warkworth regionMonday 7th November - Partly cloudy. One or two showers north of Orewa, and the chance of a morning shower further south. Easterlies, fresh this afternoon.Tuesday 8th - Cloud increasing. Periods of rain north of the City from morning and elsewhere from afternoon. Southeasterlies, strong in exposed places in the north.Wednesday 9th - Partly cloudy. Southeasterlies easing.Thursday 10th - Partly cloudy. Easterlies, strong in exposed places.Friday 11th - Rain. Gale easterlies, easing later.Mangawhai regionMonday 7th November - Cloudy periods. Showers after midday. Easterlies.Tuesday 8th - Rain, with some heavy falls possible. Strong southeasterlies.Wednesday 9th - Rain, clearing later in the day and becoming fine. Strong southeasterlies easing.Thursday 10th - Rain. Strong southeasterlies, possibly gale.Friday 11th - Rain with heavy falls. Gale easterlies, easing later.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 11 November 2022. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.Check daily updated closure information(external link)Unless otherwise stated, closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Southbound lanes between Waiwera off-ramp and Silverdale on-ramp, 6-7 NovemberOrewa southbound on-ramp, 6-7 NovemberMillwater southbound on-ramp, 6-7 NovemberNorthbound lanes between Upper Harbour Highway off-ramp and Greville Road on-ramp, 6-10 November (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)Upper Harbour Highway northbound on-ramp, 6-10 NovemberUpper Harbour Highway southbound off-ramp, 6-10 NovemberUpper Harbour Highway southbound on-ramp, 6-10 NovemberOnewa Road northbound off-ramp, 7-9 NovemberStafford Road northbound off-ramp, 7-9 NovemberCurran Street northbound on-ramp, 7-9 NovemberCENTRAL MOTORWAY JUNCTION (CMJ)Northbound lanes between Symonds Street off-ramp and Fanshawe Street on-ramp, 7-9 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)Wellington Street northbound on-ramp, 7-9 NovemberSH1 northbound to SH16 westbound link, 7-9 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)Newton Road eastbound off-ramp, 7-9 NovemberNelson Street (SH16) eastbound off-ramp, 7-9 NovemberSH16 eastbound to SH1 northbound link, 7-9 November]Westbound lanes between Wellesley Street East off-ramp and Hobson Street on-ramp, 7-9 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)Wellesley Street East westbound on-ramp, 7-9 NovemberSH16 (Port) westbound to SH1 northbound link, 7-9 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)SOUTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Tecoma Street southbound on-ramp, 9 NovemberMt Wellington Highway southbound on-ramp, 6 November (approx. 7:00pm to 5:00am)Northbound lanes between Papakura off-ramp and Redoubt Road on-ramp, 8-9 NovemberSH1 northbound to SH20 northbound link, 8-9 NovemberHill Road northbound on-ramp, 8-9 NovemberTakanini northbound on-ramp, 8-9 NovemberPapakura northbound on-ramp, 8-9 NovemberNorthbound lanes between Ramarama off-ramp and Papakura on-ramp, 6-7 NovemberDrury/SH22 northbound on-ramp, 6-7 NovemberRamarama northbound on-ramp, 6-7 & 10 NovemberDrury/SH22 southbound on-ramp, 10 NovemberDrury/SH22 northbound off-ramp, 8-9 NovemberNorthbound lanes between Bombay off-ramp and Drury/SH22 on-ramp, 10 NovemberBombay northbound on-ramp, 10 NovemberHampton Downs northbound off-ramp, 6-10 November (approx. 8:00pm to 5:00am)Hampton Downs northbound on-ramp, 6-10 November (approx. 8:00pm to 5:00am)NORTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH16)Te Atatu Road southbound off-ramp, 6-8 NovemberTe Atatu Road northbound on-ramp, 6-10 NovemberTe Atatu Road northbound off-ramp, 9-10 NovemberPatiki Road southbound off-ramp, 9-10 NovemberRosebank Road southbound on-ramp, 7 & 9 NovemberGreat North Road eastbound off-ramp, 6-7 NovemberSH16 eastbound to SH20 southbound link, 6-7 NovemberGreat North Road eastbound on-ramp, 8 NovemberUPPER HARBOUR MOTORWAY (SH18)Westbound lanes between Caribbean Drive and Albany Highway on-ramp, 6-10 NovemberAlbany Highway eastbound on-ramp, 8-10 NovemberSOUTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH20)Northbound lanes between Neilson Street off-ramp and Hillsborough Road on-ramp, 6 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)Neilson Street northbound on-ramp, 6 NovemberNeilson Street northbound off-ramp, 10 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)Rimu Road northbound on-ramp, 10 NovemberSouthbound lanes between Walmsley Road off-ramp and Massey Road on-ramp, 6 & 10 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)Walmsley Road southbound on-ramp, 6 & 10 NovemberSH20 southbound to SH1 northbound link, 8-9 November

Wanna be a planet superhero AND get a free FAMILY ticket to Tomarata Guy Fawkes Night extravaganza while doing it?! Volunteer for one hour on the night to help people put items in the correct bins. This means our compost and recycling doesn't get contaminated with items that shouldn't go in there, and helps divert heaps from landfill!WHEN/WHERE? Saturday, 12th November - shifts between 5pm - 9pm, Tomarata Cricket Club SIGN UP FOR A SLOT HERE: https://forms.gle/QtHgH5tFyknkgmQi6

Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up a public awareness campaign to encourage people to report possible sightings of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) – a major threat to Aotearoa New Zealand’s horticulture industry.BMSB infests several horticultural crops, causing damage to flowers, stems, leaves and fruit of host plants. Significant crops likely to be affected in New Zealand include apples, corn, wine grapes, kiwifruit, and a range of stone fruit varieties.Funded jointly by Biosecurity New Zealand and industry members of the BMSB Council, the summer campaign will run from November to March, targeting local gardeners and online shoppers who receive goods from overseas.Biosecurity New Zealand is well prepared for the high-risk season, says Stuart Anderson, Biosecurity New Zealand’s deputy director-general."There is ongoing monitoring of the threat posed by countries that have known BMSB populations. Officers target passengers, craft and goods that could be contaminated with BMSB."Our BMSB measures have been very effective to date. There continues to be no evidence of any established BMSB population in New Zealand."We ask international travellers to be understanding of the need to protect New Zealand and our economy as they get their bags checked or are required to answer questions from our frontline staff."He says the recent detection of 2 live BMSB at Auckland Airport demonstrates the importance of strong biosecurity controls.A Biosecurity New Zealand quarantine officer detected a single live BMSB at an airport search bench on 8 October while processing passengers arriving from the United States.The second bug was recently found on an aircraft from South Korea prior to passengers leaving the plane. Officers have detected a further 286 dead BMSB on arriving vessels and cargo.Mr Anderson says the number of live interceptions has dropped considerably over the last few years."This is largely due to the introduction of strict import rules that make it harder for live BMSB to enter New Zealand on risky cargo such as vehicles, machinery and parts."Improved reporting and monitoring have also allowed officers to better target risk goods. For example, there was a greater focus on air cargo during the 2021/22 season following increased BMSB detections in this pathway."We have also seen high levels of engagement from the shipping industry in the past and want this positive relationship to continue. Accurate reporting of detections by crew helps Biosecurity New Zealand target its surveillance and other actions."Anyone who thinks they've found BMSB is asked to catch it, snap it (take a photo), and report it. The find can be reported online or via Biosecurity New Zealand’s hotline – 0800 80 99 66.Online reporting tool Find out more about BMSB

It is the liquorice-like taste of teething for toddlers, but for one mother, Bonjela almost cost her daughter's life.Concerns over the medication's safety has promoted MedSafe to restrict sales of Bonjela for infants.However, Jessica*, says the restrictions do not go far enough.In 2019 a seemingly innocent dose of Bonjela to soothe her baby's teething gums almost killed her daughter."She got rushed to Starship Hospital, and put into an induced coma because her blood had turned acidic from the the active ingredient in Bojela, I was unaware at the time of the dangers posed," Jessica said.She used Bonjela for her daughter on the advice of her GP."She was teething really badly, we told the doctors we had given her Pamol, Neurofen and Bonjela. Their response was 'It's ok, it's just Bonjela, keep giving it to her'."It was advice she would regret taking."This is an over-the-counter medication, you can walk in and buy 10 packs if you like. Nobody stops you. Nobody asks any questions. We were so, so fortunate that she didn't die."Jessica said she felt both anger and disappointment in the wake of her child's accidental overdose."A lot of parents just do what they think is best for their babies and when you hear them crying you want to help them. It is appalling that you can tell your doctors this is what I'm giving her and it still has such an adverse affect."The infant version of the popular household medicine would be restricted to pharmacies from May next year, though MedSafe group manager Chris James said the adult version would still be available with the word "teething" removed."There will remain Bonjela available in general sales for adults and older children because Bonjela is also commonly used for mouth ulcers," James said.The active ingredient in Bonjela is choline salicylate, which can be very harmful to babies if too much is given. It can cause salicylate poisoning."So we have made this discussion following some expert advice to help encourage parents buying Bonjela for oral treatment such as teething to get advice from their pharmacy."James said MedSafe strongly recommended people always follow the dosage instructions."Bonjela is very effective and safe to use in recommended dosages, there are no concerns when the product is used according to instructions."However, Jessica was not convinced there was sufficient warning."Not too many mums with a screaming baby at two o'clock in the morning are going to Google the ingredients of their Bonjela to make sure it's ok, but if there is a pamphlet wrapped around the tube there is much better chance of people being aware."More education was crucial to avoid another mother living her nightmare, she said."I just want there to be much more information as to what is in Bonjela and the risks around it and to use it very, very sparingly."Jessica's daughter is now four - healthy, happy and thriving."Ninety-nine times out of a hundred your baby could be perfectly fine but it's that what if, and as a parent you have to look at those what if's and you want to know what your baby's taking."MedSafe says to rub a pea sized amount of gel to the affected area no more than every three hours and not to use it more than six times in 24 hours."You can overdose your baby by applying too much gel or using it too often."Whānau Āwhina Plunket principal clinical advisor Karen Magrath said they supported MedSafe's reclassification."Teething can be a really upsetting time not only for pēpi but the whole whānau. There are a number of things we recommend to ease the pain, other than teething gel."Those included gently rubbing gums with a clean finger or the back of a cold spoon, wrapping ice cubes in a clean face cloth and placing it on your baby's cheek, giving your baby something to chew on such as a clean teething ring or chilled fruit wrapped in a muslin cloth, she said."There is little evidence that teething gels are effective and most of the gel is likely to be quickly removed by the tongue and saliva."Magrath said if parents did choose to use teething gel they should only purchase from a pharmacy."It is very easy to unintentionally give babies too much teething gel."Signs of salicylate poisoning/Bonjela overdose are: Vomiting, unusual sleepiness, fever and rapid breathing.As a result of the reclassification the makers of Bonjela, Reckitt Benckiser NZ, has introduced a new Bonjela product to soothe teething which does not contain choline salicylate.The new formulation of Bonjela for infants has been listed as a medical device with Medsafe and it is available to consumers now for infants aged over six months through supermarkets and pharmacies.In a statement the company says it takes the health of consumers very seriously and when used as directed, Bonjela containing choline salicylate is safe to use."Bonjela has worked closely with Medsafe to ensure consumer safety is the number one priority. We agree that products containing choline salicylate should be made available in pharmacy where there is a pharmacist available to help emphasise to parents the importance of using these products as directed."

Friday 4th NovemberIveta & Simone live at RSA WarkworthClothing Swap for FoMBS Mangawhai Beach SchoolBand BlowoutSaturday 5th NovemberMangawhai Community MarketMangawhai Tavern MarketMatakana Village Farmers MarketClay Workshop with Emma ZhangHigh Tea in the Country The Hooks at Leigh SawmillSunday 6th NovemberMatakana Country Park MarketFish and Bread Soundsystem

Warkworth regionFriday 4th November - Partly cloudy with isolated showers this morning, then fine. Northwesterlies turning southwesterly around midday.Saturday 5th - Fine, apart from some morning and evening cloud. Fresh southwesterlies, easing in the evening.Sunday 6th - Cloudy periods with a few showers late morning until evening. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.Mangawhai regionFriday 4th November - Mainly fine, but a possible shower this afternoon. Light winds.Saturday 5th - Fine with light southwesterlies.Sunday 6th - Partly cloudy. Possibly evening shower. Light winds.