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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:
I am trying to join ultra fibre 900 with NOW BROADBAND. Just wondering if anyone who has subscribed to now Ultra fibre, is their internet connection fast and how good is their service been? And also which WiFi mesh brand gives a good WiFi range for the whole house.?
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Electric keyboard organ - Baldwin Pro 222 - used by pro musician for 40 years, the instrument's age. It has instrument sound switches and rhythm pattern and style keys, like a drum machine. It's been a source of great entertainment for its owner/player and audiences for those four … View moreElectric keyboard organ - Baldwin Pro 222 - used by pro musician for 40 years, the instrument's age. It has instrument sound switches and rhythm pattern and style keys, like a drum machine. It's been a source of great entertainment for its owner/player and audiences for those four decades. The owner is sad to see it go, because it's been his career's choice of instrument tool. It's played thousands of gigs and would be of interest to a keyboard and organ enthusiast. It's the kind of organ that has traditionally been used in cinemas and theatres. It would also be of interest to an instrument collector, a recording studio and engineer, or electronics enthusiasts. The owner would like to get some money for it, but is equally happy for it just to go to a good home. You'll need some space. If you play keys, you'll be amazed what can be done with this band-in-one classic instrument.
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
Hi is anyone looking for xbox 360 stuff? Or the xbox360 its self I have a bundle to sell. 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...
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