Mount Albert, Auckland

One day in our kitchen.

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Chicken Galantine with farce pistachio & dried apricots, picked onions, parsley emulsion

Followed by;

Raviole de filet de porc, Spätzle, warm Sauerkraut, White pepper sauce


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Matariki Collection Dates

The Team from Auckland Council

Remember rubbish, recycling and food scraps collection times may change due to public holidays.

Check your collection dates by clicking on 'Read More'.

Lap times change, weekly fees won't...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*Weekly fees only increase if you change from independent living to serviced apartment living, or you add extra care options. Learn more

Free and independent complaint service

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.

However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

… View moreConnection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.

However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

We’re here to help when phone and internet disputes go bad. Find out more

Looking for expert painting services? Alta Painters

Alta Painters from Alta Painters LTD

Are you tired of looking at the same old walls in your home? Let us help you transform your living space!

We're excited to announce that our team is now booking interior painting services. As a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in providing the best quality service for our … View moreAre you tired of looking at the same old walls in your home? Let us help you transform your living space!

We're excited to announce that our team is now booking interior painting services. As a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in providing the best quality service for our community.

We understand that your home is your sanctuary, and we treat it with the utmost care and respect. Our professional team of painters will work with you to create a customized plan that fits your needs and budget. We use only the highest quality paints and materials, ensuring that your walls will look fresh and vibrant for years to come.

With our attention to detail and commitment to excellence, you can trust that your home is in good hands. We believe that every home deserves to look its best, and we're excited to help you achieve that.

So why wait? Contact us today to schedule your interior painting project and let's get started on creating the home of your dreams!
altapaintersnz@gmail.com

Tell us what’s important Auckland

Auckland Council

Auckland Council's 21 Local Boards have come up with a three-year plan outlining key initiatives we want to focus on in your communities. Help us check if we’ve got it right! Submissions must be received by 4pm Monday 14 August.

For more information click here.

It’s your place. Your … View moreAuckland Council's 21 Local Boards have come up with a three-year plan outlining key initiatives we want to focus on in your communities. Help us check if we’ve got it right! Submissions must be received by 4pm Monday 14 August.

For more information click here.

It’s your place. Your voice. Find out more

Mānawatia a Matariki

Te Whare Wānanga from Neighbourly Nz

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Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau

Celebrate the rising of Matariki
Celebrate the rising of the lord of the sky,
… View moreLearn More

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau

Celebrate the rising of Matariki
Celebrate the rising of the lord of the sky,
Celebrate the rising of the new year,

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi acknowledges Matariki as a time for reflection, remembrance, gratitude, and inspiration. Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki, gathering to give thanks for what we have and looking forward to the future. Find out more

Dahlias Galore 😊

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

What a lovely day today.

These beauties 😍 were gifted to me by someone in Blockhouse bay few months back. They've grown up to such a satisfying sight that I keep admiring them and thanking the person who gave them to me.

Please welcome the Heart Foundation!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery… View moreWe are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery – including how to win a brand-new home (check out our latest Lottery here)
- Heart-warming stories including how the Heart Foundation supports those in the community living with heart disease
- Handy heart health and wellbeing resources and tips
- How you can show your big heart through local volunteering opportunities
- How to eat healthy to your heart’s content with some great recipes

Please join us in giving the Heart Foundation a warm, hearty welcome! Find out more

Make Hope the Headline

The Giving Store

We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of… View moreWe don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of our Winter Essential Packs, 100% of your donation will go to families in need this winter. Let's not let the cost of living get in the way of giving. Together, we can make hope the headline Find out more

Fantails Football programme in Term 3

Rachel Alley from Auckland United Football Club

Girls! Are you excited for the FIFA Womens World Cup coming to Auckland next month? Would you like to try football with a group of girls just like you?

Fantails is a programme designed for new female players aged 4 – 12 years to try football in a fun and safe environment through sessions … View moreGirls! Are you excited for the FIFA Womens World Cup coming to Auckland next month? Would you like to try football with a group of girls just like you?

Fantails is a programme designed for new female players aged 4 – 12 years to try football in a fun and safe environment through sessions focused on helping girls make friends, having fun, improving their skills and being active through football.

More details and registration can be found on the AUFC website.

Mattress

Ekta from Avondale

Been using it for 2 years. There is a little bit of tear on the mattress, rest all good.

Price: $80

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

Which NZ town does winter best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you… View moreWe know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

WAKING UP TO A BETTER AND WELL RESTED YOU!

Beds4U Avondale

Choosing a mattress can be a difficult and scary task, but enduring a sleepless night can be far worse. Buying a new mattress doesn't always have to be a skeptical journey, all it takes is a few tips and turns to switch your restless nights into a blissful experience. Our "A to Z Tips for… View moreChoosing a mattress can be a difficult and scary task, but enduring a sleepless night can be far worse. Buying a new mattress doesn't always have to be a skeptical journey, all it takes is a few tips and turns to switch your restless nights into a blissful experience. Our "A to Z Tips for Buying a New Mattress" provides you with the information and confidence to select a mattress that encourages rejuvenation and revitalization. Say goodbye to restless nights and wake up to a world of comfort and relaxation with the perfect mattress selected using the tips provided in this useful guide.