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1033 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

The latest issue of our Seniors Newsletter is here. In this issue we discuss ways to stay hydrated over summer, catch up with a 73 year old fish scientist, discuss health insurance, plus much more!

Read it here now: bit.ly...

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1034 days ago

New NZQA Micro-Credentials

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

We shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this … View moreWe shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this story.

With NZQA approval for 13 micro-credentials, the New Zealand School Food and Wine hopes to inspire and attract new people to jobs in hospitality, wine and tourism and also enhance wider community understanding of our food and beverage story.

We export food and wine to the world, yet pride in this achievement is often lacking by our own communities.

There is a crisis right now because job-seekers, including school leavers, are being pushed into other industries especially the building trades. There is a perfect storm of government incentives paid to employers, along with negative counsel from career advisors and families warning young people off seeking careers in hospitality and tourism. This is resulting in a critical lack of workers.

In developing this suite of short, part-time micro-credentials that range from classic cooking to food and beverage history to food costing and digital marketing, we are seeking to inspire people to dip their toes into our sector, even if they are currently working or studying elsewhere.

In addition, these micro-credentials enable people already employed to develop new skills and craft new talents but to also signal that this career pathways is valid, diverse and on-going. Just look at our food heros, like Peter Gordon and Annabel Langbein, now in their 60s, with a tremendous backstory.
From the various lockdowns, we know that people find joy in cooking and that people are curious to develop new talents in the kitchen; that wine and cocktails are cool and fun; that an important part of any tourism destination is the food and beverage offering whether as a winery cellar door experience or paddock to plate cuisine.

Online Options
Online study options are embedded in many of the short programmes, enabling people from around the country to study about New Zealand wine or learn how to write an electronic newsletter or find out more about our food history.
The micro-credentials are equally suitable for the consumer; the food and wine lover who just wants to learn more. In building broader community understanding and respect for the food and beverage culture of Aotearoa-New Zealand, inevitably we will see more people attracted to work in our sector. That is the shared goal of these new programmes.

1034 days ago

Have Your Say: Draft Regional Parks Management Plan

The Team from Auckland Council

We would like your feedback to help finalise the draft plan in 2022, providing the best guidance possible for our precious regional parks for the next decade.

📅 Consultation open from 10 December 2021 to 4 March 2022.

ℹ️ Have Your Say by clicking on 'Read More'.

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1034 days ago

Deck your halls

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Hang your stockings with pride this year by making these simple yet beautiful hangers using Resene Touch Wood wood stain and Resene White.

Find out how to create your own.

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1034 days ago

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family … View more
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family enjoy your property.

The Climate Insights property report is a great place to start when buying, renting or investing in a house.
Download your Property Climate Risk Report

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1049 days ago

Poll: Where would you most like to go once NZ borders open?

Collision Connect

Collision Connect is redefining collision repairs. We are based in both Huntly and Cambridge.

A range of services are available from collision repair and car painting to windscreen repair and replacement. Our qualified team will get you back on the road safely and efficiently, without any … View more
Collision Connect is redefining collision repairs. We are based in both Huntly and Cambridge.

A range of services are available from collision repair and car painting to windscreen repair and replacement. Our qualified team will get you back on the road safely and efficiently, without any mucking around.

Call us now on 0800 799 961.
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Where would you most like to go once NZ borders open?
  • 51.2% Australia
    51.2% Complete
  • 28.4% Europe
    28.4% Complete
  • 11% United States
    11% Complete
  • 9.4% Bali
    9.4% Complete
373 votes
1035 days ago

🎄🍾WOW!! CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH THESE SPECIALS!!

Debbie from Wholesale Meats Direct - Onehunga

🎄CHRISTMAS HAM'S & TURKEY'S IN STORE NOW!!!🎄

Pop in a choose your one today or ask one of our friendly staff to place your order!!

Specials valid Friday 10th to Thursday 16th December or until stocks last!! Available online from 8am Friday 10th.

Shop In-store ONEHUNGA or … View more
🎄CHRISTMAS HAM'S & TURKEY'S IN STORE NOW!!!🎄

Pop in a choose your one today or ask one of our friendly staff to place your order!!

Specials valid Friday 10th to Thursday 16th December or until stocks last!! Available online from 8am Friday 10th.

Shop In-store ONEHUNGA or online www.wholesalemeatsdirect.co.nz...

1035 days ago

Busting the Common myths on creating a will

Public Trust

Stewart Harvey, Principal Trustee at Public Trust Waikato, says "seizing the moment" is essential so things aren't left to chance - and it's easier than you think. Stewart had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently, check out the article in the link below.

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1035 days ago

Motorised Blinds: Remote Control Automated Blinds & Shades

Ven-lu-ree Blind Services

We offer a high quality range of both rechargeable battery and hardwired motorisation systems to raise your roller and sunscreen blinds to the next level.

Automate Li-ion wirefree motors are easy to install with no electrician required. Charge either by wall charger when required or solar panel … View more
We offer a high quality range of both rechargeable battery and hardwired motorisation systems to raise your roller and sunscreen blinds to the next level.

Automate Li-ion wirefree motors are easy to install with no electrician required. Charge either by wall charger when required or solar panel for continual charging.

Automate E Series hardwired motors offer higher lifting capacity. As with the wirefree option, they have easy to programme electronic limits and options for group blind control. An alternative model also offers mechanical limits to integrate with home automation systems.

All motors offer specialised features such as ultra-quiet performance, favourite positioning and bi-directional communication. And you can operate your system via a stylish remote control or a smartphone app.

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1035 days ago

New Nordic Cuisine

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

New Nordic Cuisine had redefined the food culture of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland.
Our own Chef Finn is from Denmark and spent his formative years working in Michelin star rated restaurants including working as Sous Chef for legendary Noma chef, Rene Redzepi.

This menu is … View more
New Nordic Cuisine had redefined the food culture of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland.
Our own Chef Finn is from Denmark and spent his formative years working in Michelin star rated restaurants including working as Sous Chef for legendary Noma chef, Rene Redzepi.

This menu is inspired by Chef Finn’s Nordic heritage.
"We work with local high quality ingredients to combine good taste in food with contemporary culinary techniques,” says Chef Finn.

Here are some photos of the dishes our Diploma students prepared and served.
1. Tartare of Trevalli on Rye bread with pickled beetroot, sorrel and brown butter siphon.
2. Salmon served with a compote of tomatoes, oil of chervil and crispy onion rings.
3. Pigeon Bay Lamb rump, sous vide with buttermilk foam & beef jus.
4. Salad of raw cabbage, kale with mushroom and pickled red onion dressing
5. Terrine of pork served with Granny Smith apple puree & leek, mustard vinaigrette & tarragon.
6. Guests seated with Franck

1036 days ago

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

Let the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and… View moreLet the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and is now available to watch online, for a limited time only.

This specially shot online performance will bring this enchanting ballet from theatre to your screens, with live stage footage enhanced by close-ups so you can experience the emotion and dance first-hand. This is ballet like you’ve never seen it before, a full cinematic experience.

Watch online from 3 Dec – 12 Dec 2021. Rnzb.org.nz/msndonline
Watch online

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1037 days ago

Textile Cleaning: For a cleaner, healthier home by Christmas

Textile Cleaning

With summer upon us and Christmas around the corner, it’s time to ensure your curtains are given a fresh and healthy facelift.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and roller blinds across Auckland, Textile Curtain Cleaning should be your first point of call for all your curtain … View more
With summer upon us and Christmas around the corner, it’s time to ensure your curtains are given a fresh and healthy facelift.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and roller blinds across Auckland, Textile Curtain Cleaning should be your first point of call for all your curtain cleaning needs – no matter how big or small.

We will be closing for the year from midday on December 24 and we look forward to welcoming you back from January 10 in the new year.

Phone Textile Cleaning Services at (09) 473-5350 for a free quote, call into 5A Kaimahi Rd, Wairau Valley; or go to www.textilecleaning.co.nz.
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1037 days ago

Papatoetoe Historical Society Museum reopening for December 2021

Michael from Papatoetoe

The museum at 91 Cambridge Terrace Papatoetoe is back open again for the next two Wednesdays 8/12/2021 and 15/12/2021 10am - 12 midday prior to shut down over Christmas / New Year holidays. A free activity to consider as something to do before Christmas. Donations are appreciated upon entry. Covid … View moreThe museum at 91 Cambridge Terrace Papatoetoe is back open again for the next two Wednesdays 8/12/2021 and 15/12/2021 10am - 12 midday prior to shut down over Christmas / New Year holidays. A free activity to consider as something to do before Christmas. Donations are appreciated upon entry. Covid Tracing / QR code scanning, active vaccine passes and facemasks are mandatory conditions of entry into facility as per Auckland Council / Government regulations as well as courtesy towards the consideration of our valued volunteers.

1059 days ago

Help and advice

Sarah from Papatoetoe

Hi neighbours I am needing help and advice I need to find urgent accommodation for my daughter and I and also is there agencies I can go to that can help with housing etc and I need to get all my belongings out of the house as my ex has all my things and I can't go by myself I have my cats and… View moreHi neighbours I am needing help and advice I need to find urgent accommodation for my daughter and I and also is there agencies I can go to that can help with housing etc and I need to get all my belongings out of the house as my ex has all my things and I can't go by myself I have my cats and my daughter's rabbit we need to get out of the house to. Any advice would be appreciated

1038 days ago

NZ's Three Waters Reform: What it means for Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Find out what NZ’s Three Waters Reform on drinking water, wastewater and stormwater means for Auckland and have your say by December 19.
ℹ️ To have your say, click on 'Read More'.

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