Mellons Bay, Auckland

1066 days ago

What are you growing now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.

It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.

Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.

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1069 days ago

Recipe: Chocolate Cake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This is a simple home-made lockdown, comfort recipe.
Rich in chocolate, moist, fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness prepared by our Cookery, Advanced student Sam at home during the August Lockdown 2021.

1066 days ago

Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.

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1067 days ago

Auckland apprenticeship opportunities

Competenz

Hey Auckland! We have some more awesome job opportunities available for you!
Check them out below for your chance to earn while you learn.
Print Bindery Apprentice
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Heavy Fabrication Apprentice
Light Fabrication - Furniture
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1067 days ago

Kids competition, let's have some fun 😉

Michael Ellse from Team Michael Ellse - Ray White

Can’t find your kids? No need to worry they’re probably in their mini Michael Ellse house! 🏡

Team Michael Ellse wants to put your little quarantine creators to the test! It is time to unleash your kids imaginations because we want to see our mini Michael Ellse quarantine creators build a … View more
Can’t find your kids? No need to worry they’re probably in their mini Michael Ellse house! 🏡

Team Michael Ellse wants to put your little quarantine creators to the test! It is time to unleash your kids imaginations because we want to see our mini Michael Ellse quarantine creators build a FORT and Be into Win!!

Indoors…outdoors…underneath the dining table, on the trampoline, in the lounge where mum and dad watch TV…where ever their heart desires. We want to see it all!

It is a Quarantine Competition so four simple rules:
1. Post a picture of your kids in their fantastic forts
2. Tag us!
3. Hashtag #teammichaelellse
4. Follow our Facebook page
It is as easy as that!

The winner will receive a Family Pass for four (two adults & two children) to Rainbows End! This will be drawn when Level 4 lockdown ends. 🌈

Get building our little quarantine creators! Tag your friends if you think they're up for the challenge. We can’t wait!

Warning: house may get messy and your kids may refuse to leave their mini Michael Ellse house (we know of a good real estate agent when you want the fort sold). 😆

*terms and conditions apply*
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1067 days ago

Library overdue fines settled for good

Michelle from Highland Park

Have you heard the news? Louise LaHatte from Auckland Council Libraries chatted with Bryan from RNZ Nights about a very exciting announcement we have coming 1 September.

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1068 days ago

Lockdown kitchen

Michael Ellse from Team Michael Ellse - Ray White

Yesterday we did some Quarantine Cooking and managed to cook up some mouth-watering ribs. Check out the recipe below!

Hopefully we have inspired you for tonight’s dinner! Stay tuned for some more awesome recipes from Team Michael Ellse! 🤩

Rib Recipe:

Ingredients:
Rub:
1 teaspoon garlic … View more
Yesterday we did some Quarantine Cooking and managed to cook up some mouth-watering ribs. Check out the recipe below!

Hopefully we have inspired you for tonight’s dinner! Stay tuned for some more awesome recipes from Team Michael Ellse! 🤩

Rib Recipe:

Ingredients:
Rub:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
Cracked pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce:
1 cup bbq sauce
2 tablespoon mince garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcester sauce
½ tablespoon of cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt & pepper

Instructions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 180
2. Remove membrane off ribs
3. Coat with Rub
4. Cover with foil and bake for 1.5-2 hours
5. Last 5 minutes mix sauce
6. Remove from & spread the sauce
7. Return ribs to oven at 220 degrees
8. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes
9. Rest for 10 minutes and enjoy!

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1069 days ago

Bring your ideas to life in 2022

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1069 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1076 days ago

Friday puzzle

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

Here is a weekend puzzle for those of you who enjoyed the last one. Answer to follow on Monday.

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1069 days ago

Playing up plywood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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1070 days ago

Lockdown Learning: LCQ

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Lockdown learning: Upskill and gain the LCQ (Sale of Alcohol) Certificate for a special price of $195 via our online interactive delivery.

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1070 days ago

Gardening live chat on now!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.

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1071 days ago

How many extra Māori seats will Auckland Council get?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, the government is about to remove a barrier to adding Māori ward seats to Auckland Council. Shoudl it be one seat, or the three recommended by the royal commission on amalgamation? Read the Story below:

1076 days ago

Do you have any 'good' Covid stories?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours. I hope you and your whānau are all coping with this lockdown OK.

It can be a bit daunting to read the news during these tough times, so we'd really like your help to spread some joy.

Last time we were in level 4 lockdown, there were some lovely stories of kindness out … View more
Kia ora neighbours. I hope you and your whānau are all coping with this lockdown OK.

It can be a bit daunting to read the news during these tough times, so we'd really like your help to spread some joy.

Last time we were in level 4 lockdown, there were some lovely stories of kindness out there - remember the window teddy bears?!

We'd love to hear from you regarding anything you or your neighbours have been doing to help lighten the mood. Let us know in the comments or send me an email at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz - feel free to include a photo!

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