1231 days ago

Cooking up a storm

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Six of our NZQA Diploma Cookery students signed up for the New Zealand Hospitality Championships – previously known as the Culinary Fare run by the New Zealand Chefs Association at the recent Hospitality Hui held on on September 19, 2022.

Planning took place over the previous six weeks where the students formulated their dish concepts. Practical cooking sessions enabled them to test and try out their culinary ideas and refine their dishes.

These efforts were boosted by the reflections of our Head Chef Finn Gybel and his stories of when he had competed in Denmark nearly 20 years ago. Back then, our Chef Finn was sous chef to René Redzepi, now rated as one of the great chefs of the world.

As a result, we won 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze medals.

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1 hour ago

CAB hosts Community Services Networking Event

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

📣 Don't Miss! It’s Tomorrow, 11 February 2026.🙂

Calling all community / not for profit organisations in South & East Auckland for a networking / idea sharing session.
When: Wednesday 11 February 2026, 10.30am - 12.00 noon
Where: Fencible Lounge (Howick Library building), 25 Uxbridge Rd, Howick
RSVP to Vani Kapoor, Community Services Coordinator:
email to: settlement.pakuranga@cab.org.nz

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22 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.3% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.3% Complete
  • 43.6% I want to be able to choose.
    43.6% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2472 votes
19 hours ago

Cat litter for sale.

Edit Dora from Pakuranga

My cat crossed the rainbow bridge and left this behind,
2 bags unopened.
1 bag opened,unused.
Extra cat litter and tray.
All for $35.
Still covering her Vet bills.
Any interest is greatly appreciated.
Contact me on on 021 1900860 if interested.

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