Grafton, Auckland

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Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1215 days ago

WiFi issues? Contact The WiFi Experts Today!

Thomas from The WiFi Experts

We are The WiFi Experts we specialize in smart managed WiFi systems!

If you or someone you know has deadzones, buffering, dropouts, then give us a call. We offer free site visits and quotes Auckland wide.

0800-943-439
hello@thewifiexperts.co.nz
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1215 days ago

More on Wine, Foodography and Winter Classes

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

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

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1222 days ago

Can Auckland Council manage the local pushback on big ideas?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

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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1217 days ago

Offcut Gib board and stopping compound

Terry from Mount Eden

I'm in need of a small piece of gib board 1/2m square to repair a hole, and some wet or dry jointing compound. If anyone has that they no longer need or are will to sell, please message me.

1216 days ago
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1216 days ago

Short-term Rental - Rose Rd home - Sept to Dec

Jenny from Grey Lynn

My 3 bedroom character home with modern renovation - fully furnished and equipped for short-term rental from 2 Sept until 7 Dec or after Christmas. Large open plan living is light and sunny - north and west facing with deck. Huge designer kitchen. Gas fire and heat pump. One bedroom with queen bed,… View moreMy 3 bedroom character home with modern renovation - fully furnished and equipped for short-term rental from 2 Sept until 7 Dec or after Christmas. Large open plan living is light and sunny - north and west facing with deck. Huge designer kitchen. Gas fire and heat pump. One bedroom with queen bed, 2 with double beds ,one bathroom. Do contact me if you are interested jenny.harding8@gmail.com

1216 days ago

Caring 4 Smiles offers Good Oral Hygiene as the Key to Good Health.

Loyola from Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group

There is extensive and excellent research proving the fact that excellent Oral Hygiene is foundation to great health. Kids get early into "potty training" so they must also be "trained in plaque control". Many adults believe that baby teeth are disposable so why worry or invest … View moreThere is extensive and excellent research proving the fact that excellent Oral Hygiene is foundation to great health. Kids get early into "potty training" so they must also be "trained in plaque control". Many adults believe that baby teeth are disposable so why worry or invest in them. Baby molars drop by age 11, so they have every chance to rot and get abscessed, if they are not cared for from the earliest stages of childhood.
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Dental abscesses send virulent bacteria coursing into the blood stream and these can cause rheumatic heart disease, heart valve damage, joint trouble and a lifetime of health issues. Simple and timely preventive oral hygiene eliminates all this misery.
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At Caring 4 Smiles, our team of 3 Oral Therapists & Hygienists focus on children and adults to instill in them, good brushing and cleaning techniques. Alex, Zahraa & Teresa along with mum & dad, encourage the child, showing we are all on the same team and our joy is the beautiful smiles of growing children.
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We are not contracted to the Health Department for "Free Child & adolescent Dentistry", but as every Kiwi knows, "You get what you pay for". Great preventive care that is individualized and tailored for YOUR darling child is cheaper in the long run of Life.
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We started our Preventive Care program 25 years ago and have generations of children to prove that our program is the best in saving you all the heartache of toothache.
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To know more about Preventive Dentistry at our Child friendly practice, just book your child in for their first visit by calling Caring 4 Smiles on 09-6315416 / email: caring4smiles@gmail.com

1217 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene ColorShop

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).

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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).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
Find your local Resene ColorShop
Find out more

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1218 days ago

Hard wood cabinet

Kieran from Mount Eden

Hi all,

1. As per image, solid wooden cabinet. Good condition.
2. Dimensions: 1190 (h) x 1490 (w) x 440 (d).
3. Fair warning - this is heavy furniture, estimated at 50-60kg.
4. Buyer must pick up.

Price: $100

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1218 days ago

Stray cat colonies in Auckland

Daniel from Mount Eden

Hello,

Please check out this survey that is investigating stray cats within Central Auckland. This research aims to better understand the attitudes of people, including cat owners, stray cat carers, and the general public, towards stray cats and to collect accurate GPS locations and abundance of … View more
Hello,

Please check out this survey that is investigating stray cats within Central Auckland. This research aims to better understand the attitudes of people, including cat owners, stray cat carers, and the general public, towards stray cats and to collect accurate GPS locations and abundance of stray cat colonies within Central Auckland. This study is purely investigative, and there is no intention to interfere with or remove any cats. Please be assured that specific locations of the cat colonies will not be published in any public media.



You can share your opinions and knowledge in this short survey: survey.zohopublic.com...



Please note: It is recognised that not all stray cat carers are comfortable sharing exact colony locations. Therefore, the questions in the survey on the exact locations of the colonies have been made optional so that you can still provide other information, including health status and opinions.

1218 days ago

FYI (reposted from another group). BLANKET found at Western Springs

Ana from Epsom

Has anyone lost this beautiful blanket today? It has been posted in the MAC community on Facebook

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1222 days ago

Free hot chocolates in Heard Park?! you're welcome LOL.

Ali from Parnell

If you are looking for something easy, fun and FREE to do this holidays with the kids…… or without, try Heard Park in Parnell.
For the winter season an illuminated installation called “Mountain of Light” has been brought to life. This sculpture consists of stunning columns that form a… View more
If you are looking for something easy, fun and FREE to do this holidays with the kids…… or without, try Heard Park in Parnell.
For the winter season an illuminated installation called “Mountain of Light” has been brought to life. This sculpture consists of stunning columns that form a giant pyramid shape and not only do they change colour but they flow through different tone and saturation intensities. This sculpture photographs most beautifully (in my opinion) just before dark.
Poppy and I were lucky enough to stumble across the installation in perfect time for FREE hot chocolate with marshmallows on a chilly Friday night last week!
If you missed out last Friday, a company called The Tin Man will be there for another two Fridays (16th and 23rd July) handing out delicious hot drinks to lucky park goers from 5pm - 7:30pm.

Was anyone else lucky enough to make it last Friday or any other night to take some great images?
Pretty sure we will be back!

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1218 days ago

Tamariki Talks - Fun Challenges

Graeme Dingle Foundation

We are half way through the school holidays and we hope our young people are enjoying some well deserved mid year rest.

We know it can be hard to find new things for tamariki to learn and do, so we thought we would share with you a Tamariki Talks Challenge for you to try at home with friends and … View more
We are half way through the school holidays and we hope our young people are enjoying some well deserved mid year rest.

We know it can be hard to find new things for tamariki to learn and do, so we thought we would share with you a Tamariki Talks Challenge for you to try at home with friends and family! Let us know how you go 😃

Click the link below!

1219 days ago

Community Planting Day this Sunday at Western Springs Lakeside Te Waiōrea

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Please join us for a community day, planting native trees in the forest at Western Springs Lakeside Te Waiōrea.

We'll start at 9.30am, rain or shine. Bring some closed-toe shoes, weather-protective clothing, a bottle of drinking water, and a spade and gloves if you have them.

Protect our … View more
Please join us for a community day, planting native trees in the forest at Western Springs Lakeside Te Waiōrea.

We'll start at 9.30am, rain or shine. Bring some closed-toe shoes, weather-protective clothing, a bottle of drinking water, and a spade and gloves if you have them.

Protect our parks from kauri dieback: Bring only clean footwear and equipment with you.

Meet us on the north side of the lake beside the weir (about 40 meters west of the public toilets).

Your hard work will help to grow this urban ngāhere (forest), creating new habitat for native birds and other wildlife in the park.

After the planting, stay and get to know others from the community and join us for some free kai!

If you would like to help out, please RSVP with the Community Liaison Team by emailing westernsprings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or clc@kotahiprojects.com or calling 0272678818

Read More to check out the event on our Facebook page.

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1219 days ago

Magazine rack

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Breathe new life into an old magazine rack by adding a pop of colour with Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own.

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