1212 days ago

Looking for a last minute Christmas Recipe?

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This is a great alternative to the traditional Christmas pudding.

The lemon syrup that is poured over these puddings just before you serve them gives it a delicious moistness and the fragrant citrus flavour is irresistible. It also works with oranges instead of lemons and you can replace the sour cream with yoghurt.

You can bake the puddings in advance but don’t make the sugar syrup until you wish to eat it. The pudding reheats well in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. I like to serve it with a dollop of sweetened cream or yoghurt and some poached fruit such as apples or pears.

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4 hours ago

Homestay Families Wanted

Stella from Epsom

Epsom Girls Grammar School is currently looking for caring homestay families in the Epsom, Mt Eden, Parnell, Newmarket, Remuera areas to host international students.

We are seeking warm, welcoming households where English is the first language to provide a home-away-from-home experience for students studying in Auckland.

Ideal Hosts:
•Native English speakers or households where English is the main language spoken at home.
• Friendly, supportive, and willing to include students in family life.
• Able to provide a furnished private room, three meals a day+snacks, and a safe, clean environment.
•Located within 5km of Epsom Girls Grammar School, with easy access to public transport to and from school.
• Preferably homes without teenage boys, to support a comfortable and focused environment for female students.
• All household members aged 18 and over must have a clean Police Vetting record – police vetting is required for all adult occupants.

Why Host?
• A rewarding cultural exchange experience
• Help a student improve their English and adjust to life in New Zealand
• Receive a payment of $400/week (full board)

Interested in hosting?
Please get in touch with us to learn more and apply.
Include your location, household details, and any previous hosting experience.

Contact:
Stella Hsu Accommodation Coordinator
sthsu@eggs.school.nz

22 hours ago

🧩 Can You Put the Pieces Together? Give It a Go! 🕶️

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Give this puzzle a whirl, can you figure it out?

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3 days ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 85.4% Yes, it's decreased
    85.4% Complete
  • 11.6% Nope
    11.6% Complete
  • 3.1% Other - I'll share below
    3.1% Complete
519 votes