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Volcanic wines are hot, literally. It’s no secret that Mount Etna in Sicily, the Canary Islands and the Yamanashi region in near Mount Fuji are all home to some of the world’s most diverse and exciting wines, which is why one of the leading authorities on volcanic wines is coming to New Zealand… View moreVolcanic wines are hot, literally. It’s no secret that Mount Etna in Sicily, the Canary Islands and the Yamanashi region in near Mount Fuji are all home to some of the world’s most diverse and exciting wines, which is why one of the leading authorities on volcanic wines is coming to New Zealand to host tastings on Saturday 28 July and Sunday 29 July.
Master Sommelier John Szabo will lead two tastings on volcanic wines at the New Zealand School of Food & Wine’s annual W&F Celebration, part of Auckland’s new Elemental Festival.
He was the first Canadian to add the letters MS (Master Sommelier) to his name, in 2004, and has since written Volcanic Wines, Salt Grit and Power - a book about volcanic wine regions.
Auckland is a fitting city to host Szabo since the greater Auckland region’s volcanic field has at least 52 volcanoes. The city’s scoria cones range from 10 to 120 meters in height, contributing an unexplored aspect to Auckland’s wine terroir.
“The question is how we can enhance the reputations of wines grown in the Auckland region given most of this region’s wineries are on volcanically derived sedimentary rock,” says Celia Hay of the NZ School of Food & Wine.
Szabo will speak at the school’s annual Wine & Food Celebration on Saturday 27July and Sunday 28 July in Central Auckland.
For more information and to arrange an interview with John contact:
Celia Hay
celia@foodandwine.co.nz
021 981 947
Are beauty pageants an antiquated reminder of what we don't want for our youth? Brad Flahive asks Mi…
Kilometres: 139,086km
Colour: Body Brown, 4 door, Sedan Seats
5 Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 6 cylinder, 3190cc
Transmission: Automatic
WoF expires: Dec 2019
Great car very well maintained, mechanically sound, and has been regularly serviced. Has a reversing camera built into the rear vision … View moreKilometres: 139,086km
Colour: Body Brown, 4 door, Sedan Seats
5 Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 6 cylinder, 3190cc
Transmission: Automatic
WoF expires: Dec 2019
Great car very well maintained, mechanically sound, and has been regularly serviced. Has a reversing camera built into the rear vision mirror. Nice leather and suede seats. Selling as I have bought a hatch back. Great value for money, genuine seller. Feel free to give me a call or text for questions, and time for viewing
Ph Diane: 027 274 4366
Hi neighbours. Police have warned of a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police, convinces victims to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank accounts and send it to domestic and … View moreHi neighbours. Police have warned of a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police, convinces victims to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank accounts and send it to domestic and international addresses.
Last month, officers intercepted two separate packages in Auckland containing a total of $25,000. The two victims, one of whom was an 84-year-old woman, had their money returned by police.
However, most who fall for the scam won't be so lucky.
Have you - or someone you know - lost money to this scam? Let us know in the comments or send us an email at newstips@stuff.co.nz
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Hi neighbours,
Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.
Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to… View moreHi neighbours,
Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.
Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to provide support services for the theatre's restoration, lost funding.
To read more, click here.
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Three staff members at Waitematā DHB contracted measles this year, potentially exposing their collea…
Hi neighbours, in case you missed it, former Milford resident Gemma Fletcher moved to Wanaka to chase her dream of becoming New Zealand's first female sit skier to compete at the Paralympics. The mum of two use a specially-designed ski as she's had a spinal injury since her family was … View moreHi neighbours, in case you missed it, former Milford resident Gemma Fletcher moved to Wanaka to chase her dream of becoming New Zealand's first female sit skier to compete at the Paralympics. The mum of two use a specially-designed ski as she's had a spinal injury since her family was involved in a serious car crash when she was 4. Read her story here or watch the video below (Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)
A couple who struggled to find a school which suited their son created one for him, and now they're …
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Hi all!
Please be aware that due to the winter season and high influx of patients, we are experiencing longer than usual wait times.
We ask for your patience and that you bear with us as all of our staff work incredibly hard to see you in a timely manner.
Oh and remember that just like you, our… View moreHi all!
Please be aware that due to the winter season and high influx of patients, we are experiencing longer than usual wait times.
We ask for your patience and that you bear with us as all of our staff work incredibly hard to see you in a timely manner.
Oh and remember that just like you, our staff also do fall sick with the winter bugs so please keep that in mind when coming into Shorecare. Wear a mask and make sure to use the hand sanitisers so that we can continue to be fully staffed to treat patients.
One final reminder is that for non-urgent matters, please book in to see your GP.
Thank you!
Hi Neighbours, the mayoral challenger John Tamihere wants to sell almost half of the council-owned Watercare Services, which supplies urban water, and treats sewage. What do you think of someone else perhaps owning 49 per cent ? Read the story below.
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More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.
The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.
It tested views on both the… View moreMore than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.
The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.
It tested views on both the cycle and bus lanes, as well as the way bus lane misuse by motorists was enforced.
To read more click here
Kia ora neighbours, are you aware much-needed infrastructure projects are being delayed for another year?
Auckland Council says it's because of community consultation and logistics, a local board member says the council has run out of money. How is this affecting you?
Please write NFP … View moreKia ora neighbours, are you aware much-needed infrastructure projects are being delayed for another year?
Auckland Council says it's because of community consultation and logistics, a local board member says the council has run out of money. How is this affecting you?
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