Bucklands Beach, Auckland

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893 days ago

Stunning Yaris Cross CX

Botany Toyota

Don't mind us... just adding this stunning Yaris Cross CX to your feed 🚗

Congratulations to Asha for taking her new Yaris home. We hope you've been enjoying your new Toyota!

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893 days ago

Gardening Talk | Growing Kai with Luke Southern

Annaliese Lines from Howick Historical Village

Calling all green thumbs!

The Howick Historical Village is set in seven acres of landscaped grounds with established native and exotic trees, a large pond and extensive cultivated gardens.

The fruit trees and vegetable gardens showcase a variety of produce all year round and the herb garden … View more
Calling all green thumbs!

The Howick Historical Village is set in seven acres of landscaped grounds with established native and exotic trees, a large pond and extensive cultivated gardens.

The fruit trees and vegetable gardens showcase a variety of produce all year round and the herb garden and other planting schemes contain edible plants grown by Maori and early settlers to New Zealand, reflecting the 1840s-1880s era of the Village.

Learn more in this informal talk with the Village’s Heritage Gardener, Luke Southern. See the giant pomelos and some of the incredible heirloom vegetable varieties of corn, gourds and pumpkins produced in the gardens over the last few months. Get his top tips on how to get your own homegrown kai on the table!

No booking required. Free with entry – adults $16, student/senior $12, child $8.

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894 days ago
894 days ago

Got plans for the weekend?

Auckland Unlimted

It’s all happening in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, there’s events all across the region right now!

From family fun to epic live music, and Matariki celebrations to sports Galore it’s all on your doorstep.

Check out what’s happening at What’s on in Auckland on Facebook. Get out there … View more
It’s all happening in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, there’s events all across the region right now!

From family fun to epic live music, and Matariki celebrations to sports Galore it’s all on your doorstep.

Check out what’s happening at What’s on in Auckland on Facebook. Get out there and enjoy!
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894 days ago

Healthy, warm, sustainable home living

The Warehouse

What to do for a warm home when the frost of winter and the cost of living are both on the rise? Click on over or come see us at The Warehouse.

You don’t need to spend big to create a healthy home, and you can start with good curtains. Open them during the day to let the warmth in, then close … View more
What to do for a warm home when the frost of winter and the cost of living are both on the rise? Click on over or come see us at The Warehouse.

You don’t need to spend big to create a healthy home, and you can start with good curtains. Open them during the day to let the warmth in, then close them at night to keep cold air out. A low-cost heater will keep your air warm at night while you snuggle under blankets and flannelette sheets.

Keep your whānau cosy this winter with us.
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894 days ago

Classy bluegrass and a whole lot more, East FM on Saturday arvo

Phil from Farm Cove

Special one, folks, Wellington roots Americana-style band T-Bone are celebrating the release of their debut album Good 'n Greasy, playing Auckland on July 2-3, and to hear about their excitement we’re talking with Richard Klein and playing the new work in entirety on The She’ll Be Right on… View moreSpecial one, folks, Wellington roots Americana-style band T-Bone are celebrating the release of their debut album Good 'n Greasy, playing Auckland on July 2-3, and to hear about their excitement we’re talking with Richard Klein and playing the new work in entirety on The She’ll Be Right on Saturdays Show with PJ Taylor, 3-7pm (NZ time), June 18, on East FM.

Richard Klein is described as the real deal, from New Jersey, a singing fiddler who has played all the major festivals in the Southern Hemisphere with Le Blanc Brothers Cajun Band, of Melbourne, with who he also headlined the Rainforest World Music Festival in Borneo. Wine importer by day, the ex-restaurateur has been bowing his fiddle for 50 years, bringing a maturity to every song he sings and accompanies.

We’ll chat live with Richard at 4.30pm and play the 13-track Good ‘n Greasy around 5pm.
T-Bone have two Auckland shows: Sat July 2 at Whangateu Hall; Sun July 3 at Tuning Fork.

East FM is East Auckland’s diverse community-powered public service radio station, on 88.1FM and 107.1FM on local frequencies, nationally and globally at www.eastfm.nz... and on app iHeart Radio.

Here’s some of the comprehensive T-Bone press kit if you’re intrigued. They’re awesome, there is no doubt:

Joining T-Bone on tour is internationally renowned American musician, John Oszajca, who has performed with artists such as Jewel, Brian Setzer, Eve 6, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Hillary Duff, Beth Hart and many others. In 2010, John moved to the Far North of NZ with his family, where he writes, records, and performs. John will be having some fun with the T-Bone boys bringing a Punk Bluegrass sound to the shows.

"The debut album, manages to capture the raw energy of their live shows that the band have become known for, but the arrangements are tight and thoughtful, with space carved out to feature the singing of these fine folk musicians.”

The members of T-Bone are about as eclectic as the group’s influences; a mandolin playing ex-chef from the Far North, a fiddle playing wine importer from New Jersey, a Dublin-born spearfishing songwriter, a guitar slinging laboratory assistant from Taranaki and a gardening double bassist from Karori.

The band's award-winning guitarist and songwriter, Gerry Paul, describes rehearsals as “a ritual that grounds us for the week. We all work other jobs and these get-togethers set the scene for the week. They keep in touch with our creative side and most of all, it’s a weekly reminder of the importance of good friends, good food and great music”.

T-Bone got together through a love of Americana music, good wine and great food. The group have been rehearsing almost every Monday night in a basement flat in Brooklyn, Wellington, for about seven years, working on songs, writing harmonies and telling jokes.

But just as often as they play music, they eat, cook and sample some of the fiddler’s latest wine imports from Italy.

T-Bone went into Surgery Studios in Newtown last year, recording 11 songs. Seven are originals by Gerry, two are co-written by the band and three are from the New Orleans, Zydeco and Cajun traditions.

The setlist includes songs about food, playing music, new beginnings, love lost and found, and bassist Aaron Stewart describes the sound “they are peppered with that T-Bone flavour - acoustic twangs, searing fiddles and just a hint of char-grill”.

T-Bone have brought their influences of zydeco, old-time, blues, bluegrass and folk to this collection, which although has strong Americana flavours, also has a distinct Kiwi folk feel. The close vocal harmonies and fiery instrumentals on guitars, mandolin, banjo and fiddles will have toes tapping and vocal harmonising.

They started as a duo seven years ago with Gerry moving back from Europe after 15 years of touring the world with some of the biggest names in folk music. He struck up a musical partnership with Richard Klein, but it wasn’t long before they invited Cameron “Dusty” Burnell on the mandolin and the group became the T-Bone Trio. Then they enlisted the double bass playing of Aaron Stewart, who Gerry had played with as part of Mel Parsons’ band.

Young gun Michael Muggeridge was drafted in to replace Dusty while he was on tour in Europe with the Frank Burkitt Band, and Richard Klein says “the boy was so good that when Dusty returned, we said - you’re going nowhere”, completing the five-piece.

T-Bone have called on their supporters to help crowdfund through NZ platform, PledgeMe, to raise the money to finish the mastering, duplication and artwork for Good ‘n Greasy. The tour is proudly supported by the NZ Music Commission’s (Via MCH) Aotearoa Touring Programme.

T-Bone – they’re everywhere:

Facebook: www.facebook.com...

Instagram: www.instagram.com...

Youtube: www.youtube.com...

PledgeMe: pledgeme.co.nz...

Link Tree: linktr.ee...

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894 days ago

Family Luncheon

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

An exciting day for our Foundation students as they complete the first semester of Certificate in Cookery, Advanced. They prepared a three course meal for 2 guests to savour. The dishes included - 

•Entrée - Buckwheat blinis with cured salmon, creme chervil and pickled golden beet
•Main -… View more
An exciting day for our Foundation students as they complete the first semester of Certificate in Cookery, Advanced. They prepared a three course meal for 2 guests to savour. The dishes included - 

•Entrée - Buckwheat blinis with cured salmon, creme chervil and pickled golden beet
•Main - Leg of lamb with mash of roots, grilled vegetables in gremolata and port jus
•Dessert - Brownie and raspberry sorbet

894 days ago

Massage table

Jyoti from Somerville

Would anybody be able to lend me a massage table for two hours from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, 19th June please. Thanks

895 days ago

The Building Guys

The Team from The Building Guys

Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years renovation experience then choose us.

We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), David (the plumber), Ryan (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to do … View more
Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years renovation experience then choose us.

We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), David (the plumber), Ryan (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.

Book online using the link below or call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

Be safe!
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896 days ago

Have your say on Auckland’s freshwater

The Team from Auckland Council

We are calling on Aucklanders to give their feedback on what they value most about the region’s freshwater, to help inform upcoming changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP).

Consultation is open 13 June - 17 July.

Find out more on what this implies, how to have your say and upcoming … View more
We are calling on Aucklanders to give their feedback on what they value most about the region’s freshwater, to help inform upcoming changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP).

Consultation is open 13 June - 17 July.

Find out more on what this implies, how to have your say and upcoming webinars/pop-up events by clicking on 'Read More'.

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896 days ago

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Office for Seniors

Most elder abuse is hidden in plain sight. Abusers are often someone close – a family member, a caregiver, someone trusted. If you’re concerned about how someone is being treated, it’s OK to get help. #ItsOKtoHelp #WEAAD

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896 days ago

Howick / Botany Neighbourhood Support AGM

Shelley Smithies from Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support

The Howick / Botany Neighbourhood Support AGM will be held at Willowbank School Staffroom on Wednesday 15th June at 7.30pm.

896 days ago

Paint it Green with Resene

Resene

This June help the New Zealand Trees That Count programme! Simply visit your local Resene ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes … View more
This June help the New Zealand Trees That Count programme! Simply visit your local Resene ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. For more information on Trees That Count, visit www.treesthatcount.co.nz...
Find your local Resene ColorShop

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896 days ago

We’re here to connect the dots!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.

Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the … View more
Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.

Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the Short Notice community hub to introduce yourself and share how you can lend a hand.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep our small businesses thriving!
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896 days ago

Looking for seconds outdoor pavers

Mayur from Botany Downs

I am working on a temporary pathway on my lawn and looking for big pavers. Happy to pay a reasonable price and pick them up as well. The area to be covered is around 6 sq m.

TIA

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