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816 days ago

Portrait Painting in Oils

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Booking is essential. Book via Eventfinda: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Please check that you are available to attend BOTH weeks, as this is a two week course.
Presented by Patumahoe artist Annaliese Duke, come along to this workshop to learn the basics of portrait painting. Focused on colour, values and form, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to break down the steps of portrait painting and create beautiful works.
Two part workshop:

Portrait Painting in Oils
Saturday 27 Jan and 3 Feb
, 2pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $10
Franklin Arts Centre, Weta Room (through double doors in the corridor to the rear of the gallery).
12 Massey Avenue Pukekohe

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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.7% Inside!
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  • 23.3% On top!
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1182 votes
6 days ago

Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
  • 41.7% I avoid spending money on coffee
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  • 42.4% I still indulge at my local cafe
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  • 15.9% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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321 votes
11 days ago

Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!

Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫

What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇

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