Browns Bay, Auckland

950 days ago

Mediterranean Lunch by our Cookery students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This week our Advanced cookery students designed a three-course menu that includes a fish dish, involving the filleting of a fish, freshly made pasta - ribbon or ravioli, plus dessert - all with a Mediterranean theme.
This is one of our most popular projects as the students must design a … View more
This week our Advanced cookery students designed a three-course menu that includes a fish dish, involving the filleting of a fish, freshly made pasta - ribbon or ravioli, plus dessert - all with a Mediterranean theme.
This is one of our most popular projects as the students must design a three-course menu, cost it in a spreadsheet to meet a specific budget, create a menu card and timeplan to help them execute the tasks. They must serve the menu to a guest who arrives at 12.30. Everything is done on the day. The students also get to sit with their guest to savour and enjoy their creations.

Along with our cookery students, the Food & Beverage, Level 4 students showcased excellent wine and food service to the guests.

Some of the dishes prepared were -
- Pan seared fish with salsa and mesclun salad
- Fettuccine Al Burro with handmade pasta
- Semolina cake soaked in orange blossom syrup, rosewater sorbet, pistachio crumb & candied orange peel

977 days ago

How is your household saving money? *WIN*

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Auckland! We know life is tough, the price of living is soaring and the pressure on your household is rising with it.

But Aucklanders know how to manage the hard times, so let’s show the love and share your money saving tips to help-out fellow neighbours!

Comment below with ways your… View more
Hey Auckland! We know life is tough, the price of living is soaring and the pressure on your household is rising with it.

But Aucklanders know how to manage the hard times, so let’s show the love and share your money saving tips to help-out fellow neighbours!

Comment below with ways your household is saving money. Those tips might just help others struggle less.

Our two favourite tips will win a $50 Prezzy Card each! A little something to help your household smile. Share away neighbours!

Did you know comparing your bills is a good way to save money, read our top 5 reasons why.
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951 days ago

Ladies Road Bike

Sarah from Murrays Bay

Well loved Sarah Ulmer Subzero (sold by Avanti) road bike, spent a few years on a wind-trainer as well as a few events. Approximately 2006 model.
Size Woman's Small. Needs plenty of TLC.
Pick up Murrays Bay

Free

951 days ago

Free Mattress

Xiaoyu from Torbay - Long Bay

super king size

Free

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951 days ago

Only bed frame

Xiaoyu from Torbay - Long Bay

Queen size Bed frame, no mattress

Price: $30

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951 days ago

New Home

Wendy from Oteha

hello everyone, I am a female in my 50's and I am looking for a new place to call home. I enjoy cooking, socializing and enjoy alone time when necessary. I am happy, honest, trustworthy, clean, tidy and pay on time. I have my own queen bed and bedroom furniture. If you think I could be your … View morehello everyone, I am a female in my 50's and I am looking for a new place to call home. I enjoy cooking, socializing and enjoy alone time when necessary. I am happy, honest, trustworthy, clean, tidy and pay on time. I have my own queen bed and bedroom furniture. If you think I could be your next flatmate, please message me and let’s get together to meet. References are available upon request. I look forward to meeting you. Thank you in advance

954 days ago

Bid to turn Chelsea Estate Heritage Park into regional park rejected

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou. Councillors have shut down a proposal to turn Chelsea Estate Heritage Park into a regional park.

The idea, which involves amalgamating the park with two other North Shore parks, has been mooted since the 1990s.

However, a formal proposal by the Kaipātiki Local Board has now been … View more
Tēnā koutou. Councillors have shut down a proposal to turn Chelsea Estate Heritage Park into a regional park.

The idea, which involves amalgamating the park with two other North Shore parks, has been mooted since the 1990s.

However, a formal proposal by the Kaipātiki Local Board has now been investigated, and rejected, by Auckland Council.

If amalgamated with the neighbouring Kauri Point Centennial Park and Chatswood Reserve, the regional park would have the largest and most diverse coastal habitat in central Auckland’s urban zone.

Local board chairman John Gillon said the park’s upkeep had dipped, falling below the standards of the purchase agreement with Chelsea Sugar, and believed regional park status could see a ranger stationed at the park to advocate for its maintenance.

But on April 7, the majority of the council’s parks, arts, community and events committee voted against the proposal, saying there was not enough evidence to suggest the park’s maintenance would improve with regional park status.

Click below for the full report.

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953 days ago

Haiku Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that evoke natural imagery. Haiku can come in a variety of different formats of short verses, though the most common is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Have a go and share your Haiku in the comments below!

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954 days ago

Meal planning with Stuff’s Dinner Sorted

Stuff

Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View more
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.

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955 days ago

Enjoy a Ryman village now

Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.

With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away … View more
Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.

With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away will help ease this transition.

Care options vary between villages.
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956 days ago

Backgammon

Ron from Browns Bay

Just a repeat that we would like more players. Would you like to play Backgammon? We have a smal group playing every Wednesday and are looking for more people to join. Backgammon is around 500 years old. It is a board game played with dice and counters. It is easy to learn and fun to play. We … View moreJust a repeat that we would like more players. Would you like to play Backgammon? We have a smal group playing every Wednesday and are looking for more people to join. Backgammon is around 500 years old. It is a board game played with dice and counters. It is easy to learn and fun to play. We play from Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 pm and have a lot of fun. If you have never played Backgammon, we will teach you and you don't need a board. If interested or would like to know more please talk to Linda, Phone 476-8311 or Cell Phone 021-216-3050.

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955 days ago

Eggs & bunny ears

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mairangi Bay

Choose pretty patterned paper to make découpage eggs, then wrap them in bunny ear napkins to create a gorgeous table setting. Get creative with your Resene paint colours.
Find out how to create your own.

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955 days ago

Happy Easter

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

Happy, hoppy Easter to the whole family from the NumberWorks'nWords team.

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956 days ago

Heathcotes Super Sale on now!

Heathcotes Appliances

Heathcotes Super Sale is on now in-store and online! Shop huge deals storewide across a range of TV, audio, IT, kitchen & laundry, small appliances, personal care & more!

Come and see us in store or shop online at www.heathcotes.co.nz

The Heathcotes Team
*Terms & Conditions apply
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956 days ago

Trade in your old Woodburner

West City Heating Services

Is your existing woodburner tired, old and cold? Upgrade now for a more modern and efficient model woodfire.

West City Heating is your one stop fireplace shop, Dr Flue for chimney sweeping and maintenance work.

Offer is for April only – packages available upon a no cost site inspection
Find out more

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