Mount Albert, Auckland

Croissants

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

And we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few … View moreAnd we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few days.

Beauty of Christmas

Tania from Point Chevalier

Your Christmas can be even more beautiful with my hand made natural wreaths which I made from bits and bobs I picked up on my walks around Point Chevalier and surrounding area.

Contact me if you would like some

Auckland Council’s staffed facilities to require vaccination passes

The Team from Auckland Council

To reduce the possibility of transmission within our facilities and keep our staff and customers safe:
🔴 For an interim period, all our staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
🔴 People without vaccination … View moreTo reduce the possibility of transmission within our facilities and keep our staff and customers safe:
🔴 For an interim period, all our staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
🔴 People without vaccination passes will still be able to access our services, but they may be delivered in a different way than before.

ℹ️ For more information and a list of facilities that do or do not require vaccination passes, click on 'Read More'.

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Visiting Auckland Museum in 'Red' setting

The Team from Auckland Museum

With the confirmation that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is moving into the COVID-19 Protection Framework 'Red' setting this Friday 3 Dec, we've put together all you need to know for your visit: bit.ly...

All of our galleries and current exhibitions, including the interactive displays … View moreWith the confirmation that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is moving into the COVID-19 Protection Framework 'Red' setting this Friday 3 Dec, we've put together all you need to know for your visit: bit.ly...

All of our galleries and current exhibitions, including the interactive displays within them, will be open. Our cafés 1929 and Tuitui will also reopen for seated dining. 🍽️

Remember:
💛 Scan your My Vaccine Pass to enter
📱 Use the NZ COVID Tracer app
😷 Visitors 12+ must wear a mask
↔️ Keep 1m distance from other groups

SORT YOUR LIFE OUT

Anna from Mount Albert

Clutter and chaos getting you down pre-Christmas? Never fear - a brand new TV show is coming to THREE next year.. and it could be the answer to your prayers! A fabulous team of experts will help you sort your stuff, and you'll get a fresh new start for 2022!!! Apply at … View moreClutter and chaos getting you down pre-Christmas? Never fear - a brand new TV show is coming to THREE next year.. and it could be the answer to your prayers! A fabulous team of experts will help you sort your stuff, and you'll get a fresh new start for 2022!!! Apply at threenow.co.nz/sortyourlifeout

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We Say/You Say: How will you be supporting businesses this summer?

Reporter Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $37 million recovery fund for Auckland businesses this morning, which will include 100,000 free vouchers to visit Auckland Council facilities, attractions, and venues.

The goal is to encourage Aucklanders to "rediscover … View moreKia ora neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $37 million recovery fund for Auckland businesses this morning, which will include 100,000 free vouchers to visit Auckland Council facilities, attractions, and venues.

The goal is to encourage Aucklanders to "rediscover the best of local businesses and visitor attractions" by visiting places like the zoo and museums, or attend summer events organised by community and cultural groups.

What business or attraction would you spend your voucher on this summer? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the conversations section of the Central Leader.

Beware of scammers!

Nic from Mount Roskill

Lookout for these scam sms and DO NOT CLICK on the URL!

FREE Christmas Crafts Workshop this Saturday 4 December 11 am to 3 pm

Programme Coordinator from SPiCE (Sandringham Project in Community Empowerment)

Come and make FREE upcycled Christmas decorations with The ReCreators and SPiCE at Sandringham Reserve while you spread out with a picnic and enjoy the day.

Wear old clothes and get ready to be sustainably creative.

All those eligible will need to be vaccinated to participate in this event.

… View moreCome and make FREE upcycled Christmas decorations with The ReCreators and SPiCE at Sandringham Reserve while you spread out with a picnic and enjoy the day.

Wear old clothes and get ready to be sustainably creative.

All those eligible will need to be vaccinated to participate in this event.

Brought to you by Albert Eden Local Board.

The ReCreators are on a mission to teach our community how to Reimagine Waste into Value.

SPiCE (Sandringham Project in Community Empowerment) is a community-led development organsiation based in Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand. SPiCE'S mission is to make Sandringham an even more amazing place to live, work and play!

Nearly 120 years later, TG Macarthy continues to help those in need

Public Trust

Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.

Bake week

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

If you are trying to create company , it’s like baking a cake. Come and visit at 571 Sandringham . We have heaps of baking stuff. Looking forward to see you guys.

Warning ⛔️ Dishonest People at Supermarkets

Mary from Mount Roskill

🛑 Call Police 🛑

This happened last night:

Monday, 29th Nov 2021 at 3 Kings Countdown Supermarket, Auckland @ 9:15pm.

My husband left his iPhone on the checkout counter and remembered it after a couple of minutes. He ran back into the supermarket and found that this dishonest … View more🛑 Call Police 🛑

This happened last night:

Monday, 29th Nov 2021 at 3 Kings Countdown Supermarket, Auckland @ 9:15pm.

My husband left his iPhone on the checkout counter and remembered it after a couple of minutes. He ran back into the supermarket and found that this dishonest lady swiped and stole his phone.

* Apparently they are locals in Mt Roskill.

🛑 Warning: If you see them don’t approach them, please phone the Police.

Stay safe * Thank you

How much light does your houseplant need?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.

Heading to the bach this summer?

Climate Insights

Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View moreSummer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit. Download your Property Climate Report

Parts of North Island moving to Red Light this Friday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts … View moreThe regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts will all move to Red. The rest of the North Island and all of the South Island will move into Orange. These settings will next be reviewed on 13 December.

The existing Auckland boundary will remain in place until 17 January, and no new travel restrictions will be put in place. Vaccine passes will also come into force with the traffic light system.

Find out more about the new traffic light settings by region on this interactive map.

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine… View moreLearning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine from Colchagua Valley, Chile, Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Marques de Riscal Reserva, Voyager Estate, The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia.

Our Sunday WSET Level 3 tasting started with Massolino Moscato d'Asti; Jansz Premier Cuvée from Tasmania, Piper Heidsieck NV followed by Fortified wines Tio Pepe Palamino Fino, the outstanding Del Duque Amontillado VORS 30 years also from Gonzales Byass; Cazes Rivesaltes AOC Ambré 2004; Warres Otima Tawny Port 20 years; Campbells Rutherglen Muscat and Williams & Humbert Pedro Ximenez 12 years old sweet sherry.

We then wrote formal tasting notes for the following wines in preparation of the WSET Level 3 exam on Sunday 12 December.

Franz Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2016;
Alba de Vetus Albarino, Rias Biaxas 2019;
Mullineux Swartland Syrah 2014 and
Prats & Symington Post Scriptum, Touriga Nacional blend 2018, Douro, Portugal

Fascinating and captivating wines for sure!