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A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, … View moreA field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, delicate, and always easy to like.
• Abbaye De Citeaux – a washed rind cheese of unpasteurised cows milk cheese produced in an Abbey in Bourgogne Montbeliarde cows. Funky and a bit wild on the nose but rich and creamy on the palate.
• Gruyère from Switzerland with butter and toasted nuts. So easy to eat more and more.
• Roquefort, the famous sheep’s milk cheese in the town of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon must lead the game of best blue. Creamy, feral but with good acidity and a long lingering finish.
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The wines
• Domain Roland Lavantureux Chablis AOC 2019
Green apple and lemon with crisp acidity
• Domain Jacqueson 1er Cru 2019 a Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation of
Mercurey with notes of black cherries and plum, mushroom, autumn leaves.
• Petit Guiraud Sauternes 2019 second of wine Chateau Guiraud, ranked in the 1855 classification of Barsac and Sauternes. Ripe notes of Pineapple, honey. Dried apricots, sweet spices.
Arrive into your body, enhance awareness, reduce aches and pains and learn how you can live with more ease during this Somatic Movement course in the tradition of Thomas Hanna.
I’m very excited to be finally able to run this course in-person for a limited group of 15 people.
Movements are … View moreArrive into your body, enhance awareness, reduce aches and pains and learn how you can live with more ease during this Somatic Movement course in the tradition of Thomas Hanna.
I’m very excited to be finally able to run this course in-person for a limited group of 15 people.
Movements are floor-based, slow and gentle and are accessible to everyone.
If you'd like to know more or book in, send me a message or email!
Hello neighbours, Mother’s Day is approaching so why don’t you come over and have a look at our lovely gift ideas for your Mum?
We are open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
18 Link Drive, Wairau Valley
Our Term 2 Weekly Drama Classes for ages 5-16 start next week in Western Springs, Takapuna and Browns Bay! 👍 Drama allows students to connect, explore their imaginations and harness and express their creativity. 🤩 "They are both LOVING it. Always chattering about what they did in class … View moreOur Term 2 Weekly Drama Classes for ages 5-16 start next week in Western Springs, Takapuna and Browns Bay! 👍 Drama allows students to connect, explore their imaginations and harness and express their creativity. 🤩 "They are both LOVING it. Always chattering about what they did in class on the ride home!" Kirsten, parent. For more information and to enrol visit timbray.org.nz... or just call us on
09-486 2261 👍
Have your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.
Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.
Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
… View moreHave your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.
Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.
Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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Are you considering using your house, apartment or a room/studio in your house for extra income, but don't have the time, interest or furniture to get started , we can help!
Whatever you already have made your place ready for guests with a comfortable bed, nice furniture, bedding's, … View moreAre you considering using your house, apartment or a room/studio in your house for extra income, but don't have the time, interest or furniture to get started , we can help!
Whatever you already have made your place ready for guests with a comfortable bed, nice furniture, bedding's, artwork & accessories.
or....
Your place needs a bit of help to make it ready.
or...
Your place is completely empty.
We can help you with that!
- If it is a empty house/apartment/room, we can Stage it nicely for you (Furniture's, Bedding's, Artwork & Accessories). Whatever you choose to rent the Staging weekly or by it. They options are there.
- We can set up the listing for you.
- Photos.
- All contact with the guest and Airbnb can go through to us.
- Cleaning and Washing between the guests can be done by us.
We already have good experience with Airbnb and Vrbo and it's a safe way to rent out your place short term.
We have been running a Cleaning Service and Home Staging business for the last 18 years. So we think you can be comfortable to leave all the practical side to us and just enjoy the extra income.
Looking forward hearing from you
Susanne & the Little Mermaid team
Managing Director
Little Mermaid Home Staging & Cleaning Services
www.littlemermaid.co.nz...
Ph: 021 236 2284
Email: susanne@littlemermaid.co.nz
We gift wrap your purchase for free. We will also include some chocolate hearts for her in the wrapping! :)
Visit us online or instore! We’re open everyday!
Note: Pls let us know if you want these freebies added :)
The Sheepskin Factory
34 Barrys Point Road,
Takapuna, Auckland
09.4862679
If you spend most of your nights switching sides, trying to get at least a few hours of sleep, you're definitely not eating enough kiwi fruit. According to a study, eating two kiwi fruits one hour before bedtime may help you fall asleep faster and sleep better.
Kiwi fruits tend to carry very … View moreIf you spend most of your nights switching sides, trying to get at least a few hours of sleep, you're definitely not eating enough kiwi fruit. According to a study, eating two kiwi fruits one hour before bedtime may help you fall asleep faster and sleep better.
Kiwi fruits tend to carry very high antioxidant levels and serotonin levels. These antioxidants appear to have a good influence on sleep, according to a growing number of studies based around this. High levels of serotonin may also be significant, since serotonin helps to initiate sleep and then sustain sleep throughout the night. It also helps to regulate the phases of sleep and stimulates alertness in the morning. Test it out to set yourself for a perfect night in slumber, but things surely do appear to be going well for the small fruit.
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The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!
53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View moreThe weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!
53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?
Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.
This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with … View moreOur Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.
This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with caramelized banana, seasonal poached fruits…golden kiwifruit & blueberries today, whipped Chantilly cream.
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View moreOur winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!
Diana Simpson was our lucky winner of a Family Pass (4 seats) to our next show!
She completed our recent Annual Marketing Survey and was automatically placed in the draw to win.
Congratulations to Diana and all her family who will be able to enjoy our next show in July.
2022 show … View moreDiana Simpson was our lucky winner of a Family Pass (4 seats) to our next show!
She completed our recent Annual Marketing Survey and was automatically placed in the draw to win.
Congratulations to Diana and all her family who will be able to enjoy our next show in July.
2022 show details coming soon!
Hi neighbours,
It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!
The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning … View moreHi neighbours,
It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!
The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning photographs, step-by-step instructions on how to arrange bouquets and what to plant and when.
Get your copy where any good magazines are sold or buy online at Mags4Gifts.co.nz
Our team from the Shore are just as excited as you that our highly anticipated Greville Road store is now open. And what a great supermarket it is. The store has a gorgeous, modern design throughout with an incredible range. As well as featuring our latest departments, we also have an in-store … View moreOur team from the Shore are just as excited as you that our highly anticipated Greville Road store is now open. And what a great supermarket it is. The store has a gorgeous, modern design throughout with an incredible range. As well as featuring our latest departments, we also have an in-store pharmacy and dedicated online shopping Pick up parks.
So come and try your fresh, new Countdown Greville Road store. We look forward to welcoming you here.
Interested in becoming a candidate in our local elections 2022?
Join one of our online information sessions to hear why you should stand and what’s involved.
Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.
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