Mount Eden, Auckland

Chain of Hearts in Hanging pot with purple flowers

Thanuja from Mount Roskill

chain of hearts

Price: $40

Little Scientists holiday programme - bookings open!

Little Scientists holiday programme

Hi Neighbours! Little Scientists holiday programme is open for bookings! Click on the link below to take you to our booking page - we hope to see you there!

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New Zealand Wines!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

The Certificate in NZ Wine runs over 4 sessions and is followed by an Advanced programme of another 4 sessions.

This week we have enjoyed tasting and learning about innovative estates such as Burn Cottage from Central Otago, Heron’s Flight who make an exceptional Sangiovese in Matakana. Always… View moreThe Certificate in NZ Wine runs over 4 sessions and is followed by an Advanced programme of another 4 sessions.

This week we have enjoyed tasting and learning about innovative estates such as Burn Cottage from Central Otago, Heron’s Flight who make an exceptional Sangiovese in Matakana. Always a pleasure to taste the wines of Hans and Therese Herzog and we savoured the Mistral, a blend of 60% Viognier, 20% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne.

Te Mata’s Cape Crest showcases Hawkes Bay barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and is interesting to compare with Sancerre from Henri Bourgeois also the owner of Clos Henri. Pegasus Bay’s Finale is New Zealand best example of a Sauternes style with deliciously ripe Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

Learning about New Zealand’s wine geography and tasting some special wines along the way is always rewarding.

The wines that were tasted were -
- Hans Herzog Estate, Mistral 2016
- Burn Cottage Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2016
- Te Mata Estate Winery, Caupe Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2017
- Heron's Flight Vineyard - Matakana, Amphora Sangiovese 2016
- Pegasus Bay Winery, Finale 2017
- Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, 2018 (Clos Henri Vineyard)

Coronavirus: Matariki, Summer Classic, Blues return in Alert Level 1

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Do you think DOC will catch the 'island-hopping' stoat which is still on the run?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. A stoat on the loose in Auckland's pest-free Hauraki Gulf could be island-hopping between them.
Stoat footprints were spotted by a ranger on Motutapu Island on May 20, just a few weeks after a stoat was confirmed on the neighbouring Motukorea/Browns Island in mid-March. Do you … View moreHi neighbours. A stoat on the loose in Auckland's pest-free Hauraki Gulf could be island-hopping between them.
Stoat footprints were spotted by a ranger on Motutapu Island on May 20, just a few weeks after a stoat was confirmed on the neighbouring Motukorea/Browns Island in mid-March. Do you think DOC will catch it? Are you worried about native flora and fauna in the Hauraki Gulf?

Desert Rd case: Man pleads guilty in connection with alleged murder of Ricky Wang

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

One of the men charged in connection with the discovery of Bao Chang Wang's remains near Desert Rd h…

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Free filing cabinet

Greg from Mount Eden

2 filing cabinets. They have been in storage inside and one of them could do with a re paint as it has paint splatters on it. Apart from that they are in good nick and have hanging folders in each drawer - more than you would need probably! I used this for storing art references and general office … View more2 filing cabinets. They have been in storage inside and one of them could do with a re paint as it has paint splatters on it. Apart from that they are in good nick and have hanging folders in each drawer - more than you would need probably! I used this for storing art references and general office storage.

MUST BE PICKED UP TODAY/TONIGHT (Wednesday 10 June)

Measurements are as follows: 710mmH x 485 mmW x 625 mm Deep for each cabinet


These can be stacked on top of each other to make a tall filing cabinet or can be placed seperately and would fit under a desk or table in your office.

Pick up in Rapaki Place, Te Atatu Peninsula Phone or text Greg 0274 7388 42 before 12:30 p.m. or after 1:45 p.m. to arrange.

Free

Stoat could be island hopping in Auckland's pest-free Hauraki Gulf

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

A stoat on the loose in Auckland's pest-free Hauraki Gulf could be island-hopping between them. Sto…

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Alberton Walnuts for sale!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Update: ALL SOLD now. Thanks for your interest. We will have more walnuts next year in May.

Known by the Romans as 'Jupiter's royal acorn', walnuts are one of the earliest cultivated foods in the world. The old tree at Alberton shook off its annual harvest over the lockdown and the … View moreUpdate: ALL SOLD now. Thanks for your interest. We will have more walnuts next year in May.

Known by the Romans as 'Jupiter's royal acorn', walnuts are one of the earliest cultivated foods in the world. The old tree at Alberton shook off its annual harvest over the lockdown and the nuts are now ready for sale!

$7 per 500g including recipes (Orange Walnut Cake, Autumn Pear & Walnut bread, Mrs Beeton's Pickled Walnuts and Walnut & Coffee Cake). Pop by The Verandah Store Wed-Sun 10:30-4:30 to pick up a bag.

Alberton, 100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert. Open Wed-Sun 10:30-4:30
www.alberton.co.nz...

Price: $7

Is your child a Mouth-breather ?

Loyola from Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group

Development of the Face is just not a simple growth & development process, but is a synchrony between nasal breathing and the 4 main groups of facial muscles. The tongue, lips, cheeks and neck muscles play a significant role in the development of a wonderful Smile and face. All of the … View moreDevelopment of the Face is just not a simple growth & development process, but is a synchrony between nasal breathing and the 4 main groups of facial muscles. The tongue, lips, cheeks and neck muscles play a significant role in the development of a wonderful Smile and face. All of the development is early in childhood.
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Children may develop a Mouth-breathing habit early and this causes the lips and teeth to be forced into improper & deformed positions. There are easy ways to correct this, if a child is managed early, and we have treated children as young as 4 years of age, with simple fun-type appliances, bringing about dramatic facial corrections, avoiding extensive braces or surgery down the track.
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Mouth breathing affects facial development, sleep patterns, and general mental development. Such a massive issue is often missed in early childhood and the parents suddenly realize that their child's teeth are sticking out or the face is not as pretty as it should be.
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If you see a child sleeping with their mouth open, drooling when sleeping, having a wet pillow or waking tired even after 8 hours of sleep, you may be dealing with a Mouth breather.
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Call us for a FREE - NO OBLIGATION chat and let's create a beautiful face for your child.
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Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group is a 'Kids Friendly' dental practice where CARING is in our DNA.

Recipe: Sourdough

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Always wanted to try and bake your own bread?
Sourdough is a bread raised by aerobic yeast (yeasts in the atmosphere) that are captured in a mixture of flour and water and fed regularly to keep them alive. There are many different ways to make a sourdough starter — some people insist on using … View moreAlways wanted to try and bake your own bread?
Sourdough is a bread raised by aerobic yeast (yeasts in the atmosphere) that are captured in a mixture of flour and water and fed regularly to keep them alive. There are many different ways to make a sourdough starter — some people insist on using mineral water to feed the starter, others use water from boiled potatoes to get the starter going. It’s very effective to get a cup of someone else’s starter that you can then feed and grow yourself. Other people have sourdough starters that have been handed down through generations, but there’s no need for all that fuss: it’s incredibly easy to make your own.

Read the full recipe and method in the link below!

Our centres are fully operational.

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

It’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well … View moreIt’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well positioned to meet the needs of your 5 - 16 year old one question at a time so it's not overwhelming.
We offer catch up, extension and exam prep programs.

Give us a call today to have a chat with one of our experts.

Daffodil Day Street Appeal

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Registrations are now open to volunteer for Daffodil Day 2020. If you are available on the 28 or 29 August, please sign up now! #DaffodilDay

Adult art classes

Leilani from Mount Roskill

On Tuesday mornings we have good times doing a variety of art work at Blockhouse Bay Community Centre. For more information phone Leilani at 022 680 5389

Bridge returning to Parnell Community Centre this Friday!

Danielle Muller from

We're excited to announce that as we move to Alert Level-1, our Social Activities can finally return to the centre. We look forward to welcoming Parnell Community Centre Bridge Group back this Friday 12 June. New players are welcome!

For more information, please visit www.parnell.org.nz...