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For the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of … View moreFor the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of winelovers.
We have used Kahoot! which has been enormously successful as a electronic quiz platform in these Covid times. It adds the results instantly and takes away the risk of calculation errors plus the backend provides detailed analytics on who got the answers to how many seconds it took to answer correctly. We know that of the 24 teams the highest scores were 75% correct with over 8 teams achieved above 68% correct. I can see we will use this platform for sometime!
It seems that interest in wines and spirits programmes is also bounding upwards and we have had record enrolments for all our wine classes including WSET Wine and Spirit Education Trust from UK.
This week I had the results of the latest WSET Level 2 Certificate in Wine and with a class of 20 students, 60% gained distinction, a pass of over 85%. Exciting.
Our NZQA Certificate in NZ Wine Micro-Credential is also going for strength to strength and we are about to start offering Corporate & Team Building wine options so that you can get together a group of 8 people and we will run a private programme.
New Zealand wines are much more diverse that most people imagine and it's a great thrill to be able to share lesser-known wineries and underrated regions with our participants as they taste through the wine selection. For more information, email admin@foodandwine.co.nz.
Coming up we have the Winter Forage with Riki Bennett which provides an opportunity to explore our native flora along with innovation around urban hāngi kai-cookery techniques. The FOODOGRAPHY Dinner is back and this year our theme is a Midwinter Christmas Dinner. Both events are part of Auckland's Elemental Festival.
On Sunday 1st August, we host the NZ Sommelier of the Year Awards along with wine tasting events and a Gastronomic Dinner prepared by Chef Finn and our students.
Ngā mihi,
Celia Hay
Kia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the … View moreKia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the story below:
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Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
… View moreBuy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
Find your local Resene ColorShop
Does any know any one does lawn moving, around neighborhood Flatbush, many thanks.
Simpson cyclic 220 litre impression series-fridge and freeze, good condition very cold, good for second storage for extra foods and frozen meats - storage’s purpose!
Good for beers n party’s foods, good location at sleepout, rental property’s, or garage etc.....
Breathe new life into an old magazine rack by adding a pop of colour with Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own.
We think this was the best apartment on The Block NZ: Firehouse in Kingsland. Stacy and Adam did a stellar job, and now it is going to auction for a second time, on July 28. 2021. Great character apartment, great location.
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Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.
We’ve… View moreHi there!
Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.
We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.
Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
Kemp English Organ Concert, with Yuka Eguchi on violin, THIS Sunday 18 July 2:30pm @ St Columba, 480 Ti Rakau Drive
Tickets available at the door $20 adults; children & students are free. CD’s available for purchase on the day.
Are you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑
See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on… View moreAre you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑
See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on the Tenancy Services website 👉bit.ly...
You can also read our story about the recent changes - and more - in our latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter 👉 bit.ly...
Present the voucher and receive a $250 saving off your selected fireplace.
Auckland - Horizon Fireplaces New Zealand
47 Remuera Road, Newmarket
Phone: 09 525 0800 Email: info@horizonfires.co.nz
Every Wednesday 10 am at Botany Town Centre Library. Beginners and Learners welcome. Chess is a great way to improve your memory and generally make your life happier and healthier. An opportunity to meet people and make friends maintain a fun hobby.
2/24 Steeple Rise, Pakuranga
SOLD 13/07/2021 - $1,420,000
$510 K above GV
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Cross Lease
2/34 Ben Nevis Place, Northpark
SOLD 13/07/2021 - $1,332,000
$420 K above GV… View more2/24 Steeple Rise, Pakuranga
SOLD 13/07/2021 - $1,420,000
$510 K above GV
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Cross Lease
2/34 Ben Nevis Place, Northpark
SOLD 13/07/2021 - $1,332,000
$420 K above GV
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Cross Lease
17 McCrystal Ave, Eastern Beach
SOLD 06/07/2021 - $3,200,000
$1,720,000 above GV
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Freehold
Here's what our Vendors at 17 McCrystal Ave had to say about their experience with TEAM PARFITT:
"We recently had the pleasure of engaging Lisa and Wayne to sell our family home in Eastern Beach, Auckland.
From our initial meeting at which they presented their marketing proposal and explained the process that the sales campaign would follow they filled us with confidence and put us in a relaxed mode in what could otherwise have been a stressful experience. It can be an emotional time selling a family home, the Parfitt’s treated our home as if was their own property.
Lisa and Wayne kept us informed through every step including weekly progress reports plus phone updates after each open home. Prior to and during the auction they explained their strategy and how the auction might progress.
The price achieved at auction was well above our expectations, this could only be achieved with a highly energised, motivated, and passionate sales team- the Parfitt’s.
We were very impressed with Lisa and Wayne and found them a pleasure to work with, nothing was too much trouble.
If you are looking for a Real Estate Agent with a point of difference, we would highly recommend Lisa and Wayne."
- Lee & Stephen Fowler
If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.
There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.
The majority of cases … View moreIf you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.
There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.
The majority of cases that Age Concerns work with involves older people living in their own homes. In most instances it is family members like adult children who perpetrate elder abuse or neglect.
Call 0800 65 2 105 to contact your nearest Age Concern
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