Mount Roskill, Auckland

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!

Fresh Vietnamese mint

Robert Neighbourly Lead from Lynfield

To pick up from Rangitiki Crescent

(Also available: sugarcane cuttings (thin "bamboo" type) for planting; parent stock from Fiji)

Free

Picked in the morning, on your plate for lunch

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View moreDear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!

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Wheel Rim

Phillip from Mount Eden

Wheel rim, good condition, little bit of rust, not sure what it's made of but is heavy. 0210741683

43.5cm diameter 19.5cm deep

Free

What are you looking forward to at the traffic light system?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, the traffic lights are in sight and we'd love to know what you're most looking forward to once Aucklanders have more freedom. Maybe it's being reunited with family outside Auckland, going to the pub, or just being able to hang out inside a friend's house … View moreKia ora neighbours, the traffic lights are in sight and we'd love to know what you're most looking forward to once Aucklanders have more freedom. Maybe it's being reunited with family outside Auckland, going to the pub, or just being able to hang out inside a friend's house (and use their loo!). Comment below to share your thoughts - use NFP if you don't want it published - or email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

Haverstock Rd , Gunshots fired.

Alan from Sandringham

There were several gunshots fired last night at around 10 30 /11 pm in Haverstock Rd near Duncan Ave , the police attended and a helicopter was overhead , does anyone know what was happening , ?.

Garage for rent

Guy from Mount Eden

Garage for rent, storage, Charlton Ave, Mt Eden about 7x3, carpeted, secure and dry.$80 per week.Ph Melanie 0211224755.

Auckland Council supports City Mission’s Auckland Angels appeal

The Team from Auckland Council

We are throwing our support behind Auckland City Mission’s ‘Auckland Angels’ appeal, helping to ensure Aucklanders in greatest need can celebrate Christmas after a particularly tough year.

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🟢 Gift … View moreWe are throwing our support behind Auckland City Mission’s ‘Auckland Angels’ appeal, helping to ensure Aucklanders in greatest need can celebrate Christmas after a particularly tough year.

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Let's show Dave & Sumi/Stop-N-Save Superette some community support!

Jolene from Mount Eden

AGAIN the Stop-N-Save Superette has been broken in to! Please show some support to these wonderful and vital members of the Mt Eden community!

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Book Shelf

Prem from Royal Oak

Book Shelf for Sale One end slightly damaged

Price: $100

Volunteers needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

We are still on the lookout for amazing volunteers who’d like to spare a few hours per week to support our Red Cross Shop team in Sandringham/Auckland.
If you haven’t applied already and would like to lend a hand over the busy holiday season, push the button below for more information.

Have your say on your local.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?

Let us know in our State of the Neighbourhood survey and you could win 1 of 10 $100 Prezzy cards. Take the survey

House sitting 1 cat from 27/12/21 to mid January in Central MtEden

Nancy from Mount Eden

Would suit someone possibly in perhaps a flatting situation who needs a break on their own for awhile. Nice small 2 bedrooms in Central Mt Eden close to all amenities buses etc. Am flexible on dates as a friend can fill in for awhile. Just one very nice lady cat to look after.

Christmas Trees $20 to $40 all sizes

Eric from Mount Albert

My brother and I are selling Christmas trees again this year from our house. Small, medium and large Christmas Trees available. $20 to $40. Trees over 2.5m available to order. 16 Vinter Tce, Mt Albert. We appreciate your local support towards a small family run setup. Available now.

Price: $20