Mount Wellington, 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!

Volunteers needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Panmure

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 Panmure.
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 or call us on (09) 527… View moreWe 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 Panmure.
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 or call us on (09) 527 8153.

Dining Table Small

Jessy from Mount Wellington

Dark colour. Darker than the photo. Imagine the darkest shade of brown. Nice rounded corners. Metal legs.
Length 115 cm, Width 75 cm, Height 76 cm.
Needs it gone today or tomorrow.
Text me on 021 141 0945 if you can collect immediately.

Free

Moving and Delivery Services

Devan from Smart Express Limited

Our furry friend Delilah, enjoying the van ride. 🐾

Are mosquitoes keeping you up at night?

Juli Diaz from Exceed - We fix windows & doors

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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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WANTING to buy Laminating pouches A3 125 micron

Tejinder from Ellerslie

Hi
I need around 6-7 Laminating pouches A3 125 micron strength.

I looked online everywhere but they all come in packs of atleast 25 which I dont need. If anyone has of the above specifications, happy to buy please.

Can pick. Regards

Negotiable

Free cardboard boxes for moving

Jess from Remuera

Hi all, we have a bunch of cardboard boxes great for moving house. Free to pick up from Loch St, Remuera.

Free

Wood-Look Blinds: A stylishly durable and cost‑effective alternative

Ven-lu-ree Blind Services

Enjoy the look of a wooden Venetian blind with increased durability and greater cost-effectiveness.

Available in white or cream to suit your interior design, our wood‑look blinds look stylish and stunning yet are suitable to be used in wet or damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. The slats … View moreEnjoy the look of a wooden Venetian blind with increased durability and greater cost-effectiveness.

Available in white or cream to suit your interior design, our wood‑look blinds look stylish and stunning yet are suitable to be used in wet or damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. The slats are not affected by water and are very easy to clean.

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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🟢 How to donate
🟢 What is needed
🟢 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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🟢 How to donate
🟢 What is needed
🟢 Gift ideas

Free 3 seater couch

Birol from Saint Johns

You can use it as a bed as well

Free

Free wood

Prashantha from Mount Wellington

Have got heaps of very dry fire wood /dry sticks/project left over wooden pieces(as per photo) .. Free to pick up from our house basement . To be picked up before Thursday. Please private message me if interested

Free

Garden Help

Catherine from Remuera

Hi all. I am looking for someone to come and do some gardening. No lawns just general maintenance. Thanks.