Ellerslie, Auckland

1193 days ago

Recipe: Chocolate Cake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This is a simple home-made lockdown, comfort recipe.
Rich in chocolate, moist, fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness prepared by our Cookery, Advanced student Sam at home during the August Lockdown 2021.

1190 days ago

What are you growing now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.

It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.

Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.

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1190 days ago

Auckland family beats developers and investors to secure “dream home”

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

An Auckland family has sparred off against investors and developers and won to secure a Remuera home.

The property at 1 Benson Road sold on auction for $2,751,000, which is close to $300,000 above its reserve price,

174 bids were made in just under an hour, and sellers are “thrilled”.

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An Auckland family has sparred off against investors and developers and won to secure a Remuera home.

The property at 1 Benson Road sold on auction for $2,751,000, which is close to $300,000 above its reserve price,

174 bids were made in just under an hour, and sellers are “thrilled”.

Bayleys real estate agent Lorraine Young said the home had attracted “huge interest” from a variety of buyers.

“There was great enquiry from developers, investors and families, all seeing the add-value potential of a great site, location and ability to do-up or develop,” she said.

“The property is also positioned in Double Grammar Zone – making it highly desirable for families with school-aged children,” she adds.

What are your thoughts on the current Auckland housing market?

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1191 days ago

Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.

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1191 days ago

Auckland apprenticeship opportunities

Competenz

Hey Auckland! We have some more awesome job opportunities available for you!
Check them out below for your chance to earn while you learn.
Print Bindery Apprentice
Print Apprenticeship
Heavy Fabrication Apprentice
Light Fabrication - Furniture
Apprentice Saw Doctor

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1194 days ago

Alert Level 4 Update // No More Orders This Week

Saint Johns Butchery

Due to overwhelming demand, we are no longer taking orders this week for local delivery. Rest assured, this service will be available again soon ... watch this space!

Thank you for your support 🥰

Take care and stay safe,
The Saint Johns Butchery Team

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1192 days ago

Dave Gunson New Zealand Books

Diane from Meadowbank

Looking for Dave Gunson books for children to identify NZ wildlife, birds and insects
happy to pay recommended retail price

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1193 days ago

Feeling rattled? Use senses to 'ground' yourself - free audio clip

Eve from Eve Rudkin Mindfulness

Hi Neighbours, did you know you feel more grounded at this time of uncertainty by paying attention using your senses, as with this image, or listen to the 5 minute grounding practice that I recorded, by clicking on the link below.
I hope these things are helpful for you and I wish you all the … View more
Hi Neighbours, did you know you feel more grounded at this time of uncertainty by paying attention using your senses, as with this image, or listen to the 5 minute grounding practice that I recorded, by clicking on the link below.
I hope these things are helpful for you and I wish you all the best, Eve

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1192 days ago

ASSURING OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS!!!!!

Debbie from Wholesale Meats Direct - Onehunga

WHOLESALE MEATS DIRECT ONEHUNGA WOULD LIKE TO ASSURE OUR VALUED CUSTOMER OF THE FOLLOWING!!!!

Due to a number of messages we have received we would like to shed some light on the recent HERALD article advising of a COVID-19 positive case visiting the East Tamaki store.

A number of the Wholesale … View more
WHOLESALE MEATS DIRECT ONEHUNGA WOULD LIKE TO ASSURE OUR VALUED CUSTOMER OF THE FOLLOWING!!!!

Due to a number of messages we have received we would like to shed some light on the recent HERALD article advising of a COVID-19 positive case visiting the East Tamaki store.

A number of the Wholesale Meats Direct stores are independently owned and operated. Richard and I own both the ONEHUNGA and Albany stores. The online orders and deliveries are part of our Onehunga operation and very independent of the other stores. We were originally informed by the COVID-19 Business help line that we were allowed to operate at level 4 by being open to the public which was incorrect advice. As soon as we were notified by the Police, we closed our Onehunga and Albany stores which was on Thursday 19th August. From that point we have only been operating our online service. All staff that we employ to complete the online orders have no association to the East Tamaki Wholesale Meats Direct store.

Please be assured that we are taking every possible precaution to ensure the safety of our staff and our customers.

We trust everyone is staying safe in their bubbles.
Kindest Regards Richard and Debbie

SHOP ONLINE here: www.wholesalemeatsdirect.co.nz...

1193 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1194 days ago

Neighbourhood fruit trees

Colleen from Onehunga

As we've been walking/driving around our neighbourhood there are a number of citrus ( oranges, lemons & grapefruit) laden trees shedding all over the ground. This of course occurs every year but we're mainly home at the moment. How about if you have a tree , especially the oranges, … View moreAs we've been walking/driving around our neighbourhood there are a number of citrus ( oranges, lemons & grapefruit) laden trees shedding all over the ground. This of course occurs every year but we're mainly home at the moment. How about if you have a tree , especially the oranges, you could pick and either bag them "free fruit help yourself" outside your front fence or maybe contact a local food bank to drop them off at their base. Perhaps if your neighbour has a tree you could ask if you could carefully pick and bag them etc for those who would welcome them. As we know some people are doing it hard and it just seems a terrible shame to watch the fruit rot on the ground.
Stay safe

1194 days ago

Switchboard looking sad?

Shamus O'Donnell from No Shock Electrical

Is this how your or your rentals switchboard look? Do you feel safe around this? Would you feel happy to replace a fuse?

If not call us today for a quote to upgrade to a new compliant switchboard

No Shock Electrical
office@noshock.co.nz
09 636 8724

1194 days ago

Essential Works Available

Shamus O'Donnell from No Shock Electrical

Yes we are open for essential works!

Hotwater problems
No power
Electrical safety problems
Oven not working
Switchboard's tripping

These are the main essential jobs we can complete for you at level 4 lockdown. For all other problems please call us today and we can discuss the issue to see… View more
Yes we are open for essential works!

Hotwater problems
No power
Electrical safety problems
Oven not working
Switchboard's tripping

These are the main essential jobs we can complete for you at level 4 lockdown. For all other problems please call us today and we can discuss the issue to see if we need to come out today.

No Shock Electrical
office@noshock.co.nz
09 636 8742

1194 days ago

Playing up plywood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lunn Ave

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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1194 days ago

🤩Avoid Supermarket Queues!

Jiwanjot Singh from BIN INN STONEFIELDS

🤩Avoid Supermarket Queues!

BinInn Stonefields open now with well stock levels to keep you going for Level 4 lockdown!

🥖🍞🥐🥯🫔Baking Mixes (YEAST/BREADS/CAKES/MUFFINS/SCONES and many more flour range in store)

🍚🥣Flours

We are 🏛 @BinInn Stonefields
59 Lunn Ave … View more
🤩Avoid Supermarket Queues!

BinInn Stonefields open now with well stock levels to keep you going for Level 4 lockdown!

🥖🍞🥐🥯🫔Baking Mixes (YEAST/BREADS/CAKES/MUFFINS/SCONES and many more flour range in store)

🍚🥣Flours

We are 🏛 @BinInn Stonefields
59 Lunn Ave Stonefields
7 days week 9am-5pm

Looking forward to see you all ☺️

Don’t forget to scan your QR code when you come in. Stay safe NZ!

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