Mechanics Bay, Auckland

2207 days ago

Cook a steak on a Weber at Outdoor Concepts!

Outdoor Concepts

Come down to Outdoor Concepts Parnell and get the chance to cook on the great barbecues from Weber New Zealand. Try the delicious Weber difference for yourself as we cook on the Weber Baby Q, Weber Family Q, Weber Genesis II E310 and the brand new Weber Pulse barbecue. You'll get to try … View moreCome down to Outdoor Concepts Parnell and get the chance to cook on the great barbecues from Weber New Zealand. Try the delicious Weber difference for yourself as we cook on the Weber Baby Q, Weber Family Q, Weber Genesis II E310 and the brand new Weber Pulse barbecue. You'll get to try everything from chicken, pizzas and steak to delicious roast pork and crackling.

People who own a Weber Barbecue simply rave about them. We hear it all the time. It’s because you just can’t beat the flavour of barbecue food grilled to perfection. If you’ve never tasted food off a Weber or if you just want some tips cooking on yours stop into your local Weber Specialist dealer Outdoor Concepts this Saturday and find out what everyone is talking about. You can even take control of the tongs and cook your own steak!

Demonstrations run every Saturday from October 13th till December 15th 11am til 2pm and you will have the chance to experience the Weber difference for yourself! There is something here for everyone at Outdoor Concepts, 77 The Strand, Parnell 0800 266 206.
Find out more!

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2208 days ago

Plan your transport to Parnell Festival of Roses

Communications Team from Auckland Council

There are lots of public transport options to travel to the Parnell Festival of the Roses this weekend. Plan your route and get along to this fabulous, free festival celebrating the magnificent Parnell Rose Gardens in Dove Myer Robinson Park.

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2209 days ago

Lifting the lid on our recycling

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Before you’ve even had your morning coffee, bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan are lifting the lid of your recycling bin and having a look inside. They’re not looking for materials for their next DIY project – they're checking to make sure what you’ve put in the bin can … View moreBefore you’ve even had your morning coffee, bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan are lifting the lid of your recycling bin and having a look inside. They’re not looking for materials for their next DIY project – they're checking to make sure what you’ve put in the bin can really be recycled.

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2209 days ago

Ancient recipes served up at Parnell Festival of Roses

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Chinese pastries made from ancient recipes will be on offer this weekend in Parnell.

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2209 days ago

Food recall: Serious Popcorn

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Serious Foods Co Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Serious Popcorn brand Coconut and Vanilla popcorn and Popping Corn due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten). Read more

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2209 days ago

Watch out for this phone scam neighbours!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.

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2209 days ago

Stand up NZ

White Ribbon

White Ribbon is asking men to take the online pledge and stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women.

With 41% of a front line officers time spent dealing with family violence, we need you to stand up by taking The Pledge.

Find out more at whiteribbon.org.nz
Take the pledge here

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2210 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea … View more
Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa. Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha.

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2210 days ago

Today is World Kindness Day 2018

The Team from Ministry of Education

Join Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn … View moreJoin Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn the power of kindness!

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2210 days ago

Expect traffic delays on Auckland motorways today

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drive safe and allow extra time for travel today! Multiple crashes on Auckland's northwestern and southwestern motorways are causing "significant" traffic delays.

Read more

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2210 days ago

Train at NZMA get hands-on experience! Courses starting in January 2019.

NZMA

If you want to learn in realistic workplace training environments, from bars, cafés and commercial kitchens, to purpose-built pharmaceutical labs, NZMA is the place for you. After you qualify and are work-ready, our industry connected, dedicated careers team will help you find a job.

We have … View more
If you want to learn in realistic workplace training environments, from bars, cafés and commercial kitchens, to purpose-built pharmaceutical labs, NZMA is the place for you. After you qualify and are work-ready, our industry connected, dedicated careers team will help you find a job.

We have courses in Hospitality, Cookery, Business, Information Technology, Contact Centre, Retail, Trades, Health, Early Childhood, Pharmacy, Sport and Foundation, Floristry, plus free study options. Contact us and enrol today!
 
See our students in training
  
Contact us and enrol now for 2019!
Enrol here!

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2210 days ago

Stop hiding your smile!

QualityCare Dental Group Ltd

Hello neighbours! With our help you can show all your neighbours a wonderful smile. We have a great team here at QualityCare Dental, who will provide a caring, relaxed atmosphere. Gentle dental care for the whole family.

When you are called into the treatment room you will be pleasantly … View more
Hello neighbours! With our help you can show all your neighbours a wonderful smile. We have a great team here at QualityCare Dental, who will provide a caring, relaxed atmosphere. Gentle dental care for the whole family.

When you are called into the treatment room you will be pleasantly surprised by the comfortable yet modern dental chair and equipment. We provide care for nervous patients with oral and intravenous sedation options.

QualityCare Dental Group is a family dental practice based in Mount Roskill that has been around since 1995.

ACC and WINZ cases are welcome.

All kids 18 and below are provided free general dental under the school dental benefits scheme.

QualityCare Dental Group offers a fair and transparent price, as well as payment options.
Find out more!

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2230 days ago

Poll: What's your secret for great tomatoes?

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In the October issue of NZ Gardener, we share 50 tips on tomatoes from keen gardeners all over the country, and it turns out a lot of people swear by adding a "secret ingredient" when they plant their favourite crop. All the suggestions below are from NZ Gardener readers ... do you use … View moreIn the October issue of NZ Gardener, we share 50 tips on tomatoes from keen gardeners all over the country, and it turns out a lot of people swear by adding a "secret ingredient" when they plant their favourite crop. All the suggestions below are from NZ Gardener readers ... do you use any of these yourself? Or do you have another tip for better toms you want to share in the comments?

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What's your secret for great tomatoes?
  • 38.6% Compost
    38.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Sheep pellets
    22.7% Complete
  • 1.7% Milk powder
    1.7% Complete
  • 8.5% Epsom salts
    8.5% Complete
  • 2.6% Fish frames
    2.6% Complete
  • 0.7% Baking soda
    0.7% Complete
  • 8.1% Egg shells
    8.1% Complete
  • 4.3% Banana skins
    4.3% Complete
  • 2.1% Neem granules
    2.1% Complete
  • 1.2% Disprin
    1.2% Complete
  • 9.5% Something else (tell us in comments)
    9.5% Complete
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