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1093 days ago

Heading to the bach this summer?

Climate Insights

Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View more
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Download your Property Climate Report

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1094 days ago

Parts of North Island moving to Red Light this Friday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts … View more
The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts will all move to Red. The rest of the North Island and all of the South Island will move into Orange. These settings will next be reviewed on 13 December.

The existing Auckland boundary will remain in place until 17 January, and no new travel restrictions will be put in place. Vaccine passes will also come into force with the traffic light system.

Find out more about the new traffic light settings by region on this interactive map.

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1094 days ago

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine… View moreLearning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine from Colchagua Valley, Chile, Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Marques de Riscal Reserva, Voyager Estate, The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia.

Our Sunday WSET Level 3 tasting started with Massolino Moscato d'Asti; Jansz Premier Cuvée from Tasmania, Piper Heidsieck NV followed by Fortified wines Tio Pepe Palamino Fino, the outstanding Del Duque Amontillado VORS 30 years also from Gonzales Byass; Cazes Rivesaltes AOC Ambré 2004; Warres Otima Tawny Port 20 years; Campbells Rutherglen Muscat and Williams & Humbert Pedro Ximenez 12 years old sweet sherry.

We then wrote formal tasting notes for the following wines in preparation of the WSET Level 3 exam on Sunday 12 December.

Franz Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2016;
Alba de Vetus Albarino, Rias Biaxas 2019;
Mullineux Swartland Syrah 2014 and
Prats & Symington Post Scriptum, Touriga Nacional blend 2018, Douro, Portugal

Fascinating and captivating wines for sure!

1094 days ago

Peace Lily baby plant

Mulianah from Bucklands Beach

In 1L (12cm) nursery plastic pot.

Price: $5

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1094 days ago

Red Anthurium baby plant

Mulianah from Bucklands Beach

In 1L (12cm) nursery plastic pot.

Price: $5

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1094 days ago

Picked in the morning, on your plate for lunch

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View more
Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!

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1094 days ago

Free hangers

Sandy from Dannemora

Free box of hangers

Free

1094 days ago

STUDY ENGLISH WITH CONFIDENCE

TWOA

Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five … View more
Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five campuses (Queen Street, Albany, Botany, Mangere and New Lynn).

We have classes in the morning, afternoon (3 days per week) and Evening.

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Semester A 2022

- 19 weeks , Full Time
- Starting date: Monday, 28 February 2022
- Mid-term break: 19 -22 April 2022
- Finishing date: Friday, 8 July 2022

For more information visit www.dynaspeak.ac.nz or
Email:courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz
Know more

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1096 days ago

Springfree Trampline

Benjamin from Botany Downs

We would like to buy a used Springfree Trampline in good condition for our grandchildren.
If any one available, please let me know. Thanks.

1095 days ago

What are you looking forward to at the traffic light system?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Eastern Courier

Kia ora neighbours, the traffic lights are in sight and we'd love to know what you're most looking forward to once Aucklanders have more freedom. Maybe it's being reunited with family outside Auckland, going to the pub, or just being able to hang out inside a friend's house … View moreKia ora neighbours, the traffic lights are in sight and we'd love to know what you're most looking forward to once Aucklanders have more freedom. Maybe it's being reunited with family outside Auckland, going to the pub, or just being able to hang out inside a friend's house (and use their loo!). Comment below to share your thoughts - use NFP if you don't want it published - or email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1095 days ago

Mellons bay Uniform

Clivinna from Howick

Size 6 too small for my girl plenty of life in it text 0220412817

Price: $30

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1095 days ago

Girls shoes

Clivinna from Howick

The burgundy shoes bought online brand new but too small for my girl and the clarks won once bought from hannahs good as new text 0220412817 thank you.

Price: $60

1095 days ago

Team Parfitt present: 1 MIDVALE PL, BURSWOOD

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

TEAM PARFITT present: 1 Midvale Pl, Burswood - GV $770,000

• 🛌 3x double bedrooms

• 🌴 Level, fenced, road frontage section

• 🛀 1x bathroom + separate toilet
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TEAM PARFITT present: 1 Midvale Pl, Burswood - GV $770,000

• 🛌 3x double bedrooms

• 🌴 Level, fenced, road frontage section

• 🛀 1x bathroom + separate toilet

• 📺 1 x living & 1x dining

• 👍 HRV ventilation

• 👍 2x heat pumps

• 👍 8.5 m2 powered Wendy House

• 👍 Great neighborhood & cul-de-sac setting

📞 Phone Wayne Parfitt 021 083 97277

📞 Phone Lisa Parfitt 021 198 7277

Auction: 14 Dec 2021 📅

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1095 days ago

We have now moved to

Dyverse Dentures

We are in now in the Mangere town centre across the Mangere Birthing center by the Mangere Saturday Market parking lot.

Call us on 09 6344543 to make you appointments or visit us at 12C Waddon Place, Mangere, Auckland 2022.

We are open right up to Christmas
Find out more

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1095 days ago

Melbourne Cup at Acacia Cove

Acacia Cove Village

Big thanks to John McGough for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment from the balcony! Staff made sure residents were at a safe distance, and staying in their bubbles.

So nice to socialise (social distancing) bubble partners permitted, after such a long lockdown, thanks to Bruce, and wonderful … View more
Big thanks to John McGough for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment from the balcony! Staff made sure residents were at a safe distance, and staying in their bubbles.

So nice to socialise (social distancing) bubble partners permitted, after such a long lockdown, thanks to Bruce, and wonderful staff we have been kept safe in the village. A great entertaining afternoon, and we dressed for the occasion!
Find out more

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