Botany Downs, Auckland

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1668 days ago

Race with all the family!

Resene

XRACE is a mystery adventure race where parent and child aged 6-14 race together, locate and complete 10 mystery challenges; racing the clock and all the other family teams. A team is made up of two people - an adult; dad or mum or a trusted relative or family friend and a child aged between 6 and … View moreXRACE is a mystery adventure race where parent and child aged 6-14 race together, locate and complete 10 mystery challenges; racing the clock and all the other family teams. A team is made up of two people - an adult; dad or mum or a trusted relative or family friend and a child aged between 6 and 14 years of age.

The challenges range from physical (like tug-of-war) to mental (like the memory challenge) to knowledge-based (like the music challenge) to fun (like painting with Resene colours).
Learn more

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1668 days ago

Choir for kids

Kristine from Howick

Hello neighbours,

We have a 6years old daughter who reaaaallllly wants to join a choir. Anyone knows a kid’s choir around Howick/Pakuranga area? Thank you!

1668 days ago

Valentine's Day Special - Gurnard Meunière

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for a last minute Valentine's day special recipe for a date night in?

Try this Classic Crumbed Fish recipe with sauce Tartare.

Ingredients
2 fillets gurnard: 140 – 180 g each
2 tablespoons plain flour
salt
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Looking for a last minute Valentine's day special recipe for a date night in?

Try this Classic Crumbed Fish recipe with sauce Tartare.

Ingredients
2 fillets gurnard: 140 – 180 g each
2 tablespoons plain flour
salt
1 tablespoon light olive or canola oil
15 g butter (unsalted)

For sauce
30 g butter (unsalted)
juice of ½ lemon
2 tablespoons small capers (optional)
lemon and chopped parsley

Full recipe on the link below.

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1668 days ago
1668 days ago

Pakuranga and Howick Community Networking Meeting, Friday 21 February

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

You're invited to the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting, on Friday 21 February, at Te Tuhi, Pakuranga.
This is an opportunity to network with community based organisations and to share and exchange ideas and information.
MEETING DETAILS
Day & Date: Friday, 21 February … View more
You're invited to the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting, on Friday 21 February, at Te Tuhi, Pakuranga.
This is an opportunity to network with community based organisations and to share and exchange ideas and information.
MEETING DETAILS
Day & Date: Friday, 21 February 2020
Meeting Time: 1:30pm –3:00pm
Venue: Social Room at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Entry: No charge
Light Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Parking: William Roberts Road
"MECOSS strengthens people and organisations, so together they strengthen our community".
Five minute speaking spots available.
e: lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz

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1668 days ago

Making use of a small space

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Make this nifty fold-out bar and cupboard for your outdoor living space.

Paint in your favourite Resene colours to complement your décor or accent it. Ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this … View more
Make this nifty fold-out bar and cupboard for your outdoor living space.

Paint in your favourite Resene colours to complement your décor or accent it. Ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1669 days ago

Get Out and About this summer

The Team from Auckland Council

With Out & About you can get active with your friends, family and people from your community. With a full programme of free events and activities in your local parks, places and open spaces, from Yoga to Zumba, skateboarding to nature walks, we work with your local boards to deliver fun … View moreWith Out & About you can get active with your friends, family and people from your community. With a full programme of free events and activities in your local parks, places and open spaces, from Yoga to Zumba, skateboarding to nature walks, we work with your local boards to deliver fun opportunities to get active in our region's beautiful outdoors. Learn more

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1669 days ago

Fire season restrictions across most of New Zealand

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The nationwide fire risk has skyrocketed after a long dry spell, even in parts of the country not used to extreme fire danger.

To read more, click here.

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1669 days ago

Linen dresses from The Linen Closet

Owner from Loose Threadz

Gorgeous new linen dresses from The Linen Closet instore now !!
Generous size range
Also gorgeous linen waterfall jackets and cotton slouch cardis
Come in to Loose Threadz 14 Moore St Howick and see our range of new and recycled designer fashion
Open Saturday’s 10am to 2pm.

1670 days ago

Put your plans in action.

Manukau Institute of Technology

Our 2020 intakes are starting now.

Don't delay, make a change with MIT, where the best makers are made.
Apply now

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1670 days ago

Schools are back - time to restore your curtains.

The Team from

The experts at Textile Curtain Cleaning know how to remove unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best. Because your window furnishings are valuable, and must be carefully maintained, you can trust our experienced team to professionally… View moreThe experts at Textile Curtain Cleaning know how to remove unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best. Because your window furnishings are valuable, and must be carefully maintained, you can trust our experienced team to professionally clean your curtains, drapes and blinds.

We have been cleaning curtains and blinds for Aucklanders for over 20 years so come and see us at 5A Kaimahi Road, Wairau Park or visit our website.

For professional curtains and blind cleaning throughout Auckland, please contact Textile Curtain Cleaning to obtain your free quote.

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Call us 09 473 5350
Find out more

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1670 days ago

25th Anniversary Celebrations

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

The New Zealand School of Food & Wine will celebrate its 25th Anniversary over the weekend of 14 and 15 March when past students will join Celia Hay, the school's founder, for a series of cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, gala dinner and Pet Nat Masterclass.

Flashback to 1995, … View more
The New Zealand School of Food & Wine will celebrate its 25th Anniversary over the weekend of 14 and 15 March when past students will join Celia Hay, the school's founder, for a series of cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, gala dinner and Pet Nat Masterclass.

Flashback to 1995, Celia Hay had just opened the New Zealand School of Food & Wine (NZSFW) above her restaurant, Hay's in Victoria Street, Christchurch. Twenty-five years later, the NZSFW continues to flourish in Auckland’s Viaduct, with a history that aptly reflects the transformation of New Zealand’s own hospitality, wine and tourism sectors during this time.

With over 20,000 students through its doors, the NZSFW is a leading New Zealand hospitality institution. It's success is built on the quality of programmes that it presents and in 2020, it remains a respected institution, valued by employers and its diverse student body.

Celebration events -
14 March - 9:30 am - 06:00 pm - Cooking Demonstrations & Wine Tastings
14 March - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Celebration dinner
15 March - 10:00 am - 15:00 pm - Autumn Forage

For more details of the event please visit our page - event.foodandwine.co.nz

Read the full story on the link below.

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