Lynfield, Auckland

1938 days ago

How are you at recycling?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Our bad recycling habits have seen 32,300 tonnes of rubbish find its way into recycling bins. This then had to be diverted to landfill, costing us half a million dollars over the last two financial years. How are you at recycling? What rubbish items have you mistakenly thrown in the … View moreHi neighbours. Our bad recycling habits have seen 32,300 tonnes of rubbish find its way into recycling bins. This then had to be diverted to landfill, costing us half a million dollars over the last two financial years. How are you at recycling? What rubbish items have you mistakenly thrown in the recycling bin?

Image
1937 days ago

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View more
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

To read more click here

Image
Do you ever eat food past its best before date?
  • 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
    36.4% Complete
  • 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
    6.3% Complete
  • 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
    57.4% Complete
2807 votes
1937 days ago

WIN Tickets to the GABS FESTIVAL!

GABS Festival

Renowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day … View moreRenowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day entertainment and all-around shenanigans.

Donuts, tea, gin, agave, chipotle chillies, rum-soaked muscatel grapes, Black Forest cake, prunes and even edible ants. These are just some of the more exotic ingredients found amongst the many ‘Festival Beers & Ciders’ brewed especially for the 2019 edition of GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland and taking place at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds on 29 June.

Win Tickets
We are giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes. LIKE or THANK this post to be in with a chance to WIN! T&Cs apply.

Competition period: Wednesday 19th June to Sunday 23rd June 2019. Ten (10) prizes available. Each prize consists of one double pass to experience the GABS Festival in Auckland. The winners will be contacted via email and/or phone on Monday 24th June 2019.

GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland is proudly supported by Ariston, Auckland Major Events, Kegstar and Little Creatures.
Buy tickets now!

Image
1937 days ago

Mercedes cl500 v8

Nisim from Mount Roskill

wof and reg. plates not for sale

Price: $6,500

1937 days ago

Matariki Festival Diary: Highlights

Communications Team from Auckland Council

We've picked out some of the highlights coming up in Matariki Festival 2019.

Image
1937 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures 16 to 22 June 2019

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1),… View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Highway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20), Puhinui Road (SH20B),

Read more here

Image
1942 days ago

Drivers should stay off the road during heavy fog - expert

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours! Drivers should stay off the roads to stay safe during heavy fog, an expert says. Do you feel safe driving through heavy fog?

1937 days ago

Our Team at Lake Panorama Dental

The Team from Lake Panorama Dental

Our friendly caring experienced Team at Lake Panorama Dental Surgery who can speak English, Korean and Hindi languages. Jinny and Payal have been assistants to Dr Lisa Fernandes since around 10 years.

Dr Lisa Fernandes has over 20 years of experience to care for your Dental needs.

Open Mondays … View more
Our friendly caring experienced Team at Lake Panorama Dental Surgery who can speak English, Korean and Hindi languages. Jinny and Payal have been assistants to Dr Lisa Fernandes since around 10 years.

Dr Lisa Fernandes has over 20 years of experience to care for your Dental needs.

Open Mondays to Fridays -09 2186000 or text any queries to 0211363444. 22 Lake Panorama Drive Henderson

1937 days ago

Paris’ Story: From wagging school to succeeding in life

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa … View more
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!

Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...

Image
1937 days ago

Poll: Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View more
Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.

To read more, click here

Image
Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?
  • 6.3% Yes
    6.3% Complete
  • 39.4% No
    39.4% Complete
  • 54.3% I'd be grateful but I don't expect it
    54.3% Complete
1896 votes
1938 days ago

3 Ways to Improve Cost of Living in New Zealand (PWC NZ Cities Review)

Maxim from Avondale

🕑 16-minute read

“Cities have no option but to strive to be competitive in a new marketplace forged by globalisation and new technology.”
Martin & Simmie¹

𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 … View more
🕑 16-minute read

“Cities have no option but to strive to be competitive in a new marketplace forged by globalisation and new technology.”
Martin & Simmie¹

𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Urban environments that foster innovation, attract talent and leverage networks will compete strongest and benefit most from the rapid economic shifts around us.

www.maximsherstobitov.nz...

Image
1938 days ago

New Zealand’s free national breast screening

Breast Screen Auckland

Nau mai Haere Mai, Welcome. BreastScreen Auckland delivers the BreastScreen Aotearoa FREE national breast screening programme that checks women aged between 45 and 69 for early detection of breast cancer.

Two central locations of which you can have your FREE mammogram (breast x-ray) at … View more
Nau mai Haere Mai, Welcome. BreastScreen Auckland delivers the BreastScreen Aotearoa FREE national breast screening programme that checks women aged between 45 and 69 for early detection of breast cancer.

Two central locations of which you can have your FREE mammogram (breast x-ray) at BreastScreen Auckland, 12 St Marks Road, Remuera or visit our Mobile Breast Screening Unit Glen Innes, Grace International, Omaru Lane (behind Pak n Save Petrol) from 24th June – 19th July 2019.

Select options below to help you register and book your appointment:

Text “Breast” to 226 or call 0800 270 200
Email: info@breastscreen.co.nz
Ask your GP Practice team
Find out more

Image
Top