Flat Bush, Auckland

Handmade Goatsmilk Soap

Barbara from Clover Park

I know the person who milks the goats to make these beautiful soaps. Goats milk in rich in fatty acids and natural proteins. It deeply soothes and rehydrates. It comes to you giftwrapped ready for that special someone at Christmas.

Price: $20

Hand crafted soaps from Northland

Barbara from Clover Park

Beautiful handcrafted Maori medicinal soaps c/w handmade soap board. They come giftwrapped ready for you to give at Christmas.

Price: $20

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Order your Christmas ham today!

COLONIAL BACON & HAM CO LTD

Whole, half or quarter available, on the bone or without.

Email or phone us to place your order.

A PROUD LOCALLY OWNED COMPANY

‘You know this is good as soon as you taste it. Because we pride ourselves on making traditional ham just the way you like it. From the moment you take a bite, … View moreWhole, half or quarter available, on the bone or without.

Email or phone us to place your order.

A PROUD LOCALLY OWNED COMPANY

‘You know this is good as soon as you taste it. Because we pride ourselves on making traditional ham just the way you like it. From the moment you take a bite, you taste the flavour and freshness and quality of our ingredients. We love our ham and wouldn’t make it any other way.’ Order now

New Nordic Cuisine

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

New Nordic Cuisine had redefined the food culture of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland.
Our own Chef Finn is from Denmark and spent his formative years working in Michelin star rated restaurants including working as Sous Chef for legendary Noma chef, Rene Redzepi.

This menu is … View moreNew Nordic Cuisine had redefined the food culture of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland.
Our own Chef Finn is from Denmark and spent his formative years working in Michelin star rated restaurants including working as Sous Chef for legendary Noma chef, Rene Redzepi.

This menu is inspired by Chef Finn’s Nordic heritage.
"We work with local high quality ingredients to combine good taste in food with contemporary culinary techniques,” says Chef Finn.

Here are some photos of the dishes our Diploma students prepared and served.
1. Tartare of Trevalli on Rye bread with pickled beetroot, sorrel and brown butter siphon.
2. Salmon served with a compote of tomatoes, oil of chervil and crispy onion rings.
3. Pigeon Bay Lamb rump, sous vide with buttermilk foam & beef jus.
4. Salad of raw cabbage, kale with mushroom and pickled red onion dressing
5. Terrine of pork served with Granny Smith apple puree & leek, mustard vinaigrette & tarragon.
6. Guests seated with Franck

December 8 Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

Kia ora e te whānau. Here is today's newsletter.

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Junior Admin Role - Penrose

Mabel from East Tamaki

Junior admin role available , must be 18 and over , have at least restricted licence, reliable transport , if experience in admin that advantage if not no drama just need admin help to do filing , scanning ,uploading and general admin work til Xmas and then 2 weeks from 10th jan
Minimum wage , … View moreJunior admin role available , must be 18 and over , have at least restricted licence, reliable transport , if experience in admin that advantage if not no drama just need admin help to do filing , scanning ,uploading and general admin work til Xmas and then 2 weeks from 10th jan
Minimum wage , full time hours 35hrs -40hrs however I can be flexible with hours
Please PM if you are interested
Thanks

Book week

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Stock up your reading material for the holidays
Find great reads at great prices
Pop in & see what specials we have for you this week

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

Let the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and… View moreLet the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and is now available to watch online, for a limited time only.

This specially shot online performance will bring this enchanting ballet from theatre to your screens, with live stage footage enhanced by close-ups so you can experience the emotion and dance first-hand. This is ballet like you’ve never seen it before, a full cinematic experience.

Watch online from 3 Dec – 12 Dec 2021. Rnzb.org.nz/msndonline Watch online

Textile Cleaning: For a cleaner, healthier home by Christmas

Textile Cleaning

With summer upon us and Christmas around the corner, it’s time to ensure your curtains are given a fresh and healthy facelift.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and roller blinds across Auckland, Textile Curtain Cleaning should be your first point of call for all your curtain … View moreWith summer upon us and Christmas around the corner, it’s time to ensure your curtains are given a fresh and healthy facelift.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and roller blinds across Auckland, Textile Curtain Cleaning should be your first point of call for all your curtain cleaning needs – no matter how big or small.

We will be closing for the year from midday on December 24 and we look forward to welcoming you back from January 10 in the new year.

Phone Textile Cleaning Services at (09) 473-5350 for a free quote, call into 5A Kaimahi Rd, Wairau Valley; or go to www.textilecleaning.co.nz. Find out more

Papatoetoe Historical Society Museum reopening for December 2021

Michael from Papatoetoe

The museum at 91 Cambridge Terrace Papatoetoe is back open again for the next two Wednesdays 8/12/2021 and 15/12/2021 10am - 12 midday prior to shut down over Christmas / New Year holidays. A free activity to consider as something to do before Christmas. Donations are appreciated upon entry. Covid … View moreThe museum at 91 Cambridge Terrace Papatoetoe is back open again for the next two Wednesdays 8/12/2021 and 15/12/2021 10am - 12 midday prior to shut down over Christmas / New Year holidays. A free activity to consider as something to do before Christmas. Donations are appreciated upon entry. Covid Tracing / QR code scanning, active vaccine passes and facemasks are mandatory conditions of entry into facility as per Auckland Council / Government regulations as well as courtesy towards the consideration of our valued volunteers.

Red Cross Shops welcome everybody!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Our Red Cross Shops welcome everybody. Customers don’t need to be vaccinated or show My Vaccine Pass to enter the shop under the Traffic Light System.
We look forward to seeing you all soon.

December 6 Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

Kia ora e te whānau. Here is today's newsletter.

Community Newsletter - Monday 6 December.pdf Download View

Help and advice

Sarah from Papatoetoe

Hi neighbours I am needing help and advice I need to find urgent accommodation for my daughter and I and also is there agencies I can go to that can help with housing etc and I need to get all my belongings out of the house as my ex has all my things and I can't go by myself I have my cats and… View moreHi neighbours I am needing help and advice I need to find urgent accommodation for my daughter and I and also is there agencies I can go to that can help with housing etc and I need to get all my belongings out of the house as my ex has all my things and I can't go by myself I have my cats and my daughter's rabbit we need to get out of the house to. Any advice would be appreciated

NZ's Three Waters Reform: What it means for Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Find out what NZ’s Three Waters Reform on drinking water, wastewater and stormwater means for Auckland and have your say by December 19.
ℹ️ To have your say, click on 'Read More'.

Pioneering a new way to live in retirement

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.

You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering … View moreWhen you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.

You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.