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Kia ora neighbours. A new rubbish collection method trialled on the North Shore was a runaway success, but there are no plans to roll it out across the Auckland.
In 2021, rubbish collection using radio frequency identification (RFID) was trialled with 498 households in Albany, Beach Haven, Browns … View moreKia ora neighbours. A new rubbish collection method trialled on the North Shore was a runaway success, but there are no plans to roll it out across the Auckland.
In 2021, rubbish collection using radio frequency identification (RFID) was trialled with 498 households in Albany, Beach Haven, Browns Bay, Murrays Bay, Northcross, Torbay and Totara Vale.
RFID is a wireless data transfer method. When a bin fitted with a RFID chip is emptied, payment is deducted from the resident’s account which is linked to their debit card.
The technology eliminates the need for residents to buy bin tags and provided Auckland Council with more insight on trial participants’ waste habits.
Of the 191 residents who completed a trial survey, 92 per cent wanted the service to continue.
“Overall, the trial was successful in providing a convenient, reliable service that ... based on survey responses, achieved very high satisfaction ratings from customers," the post-trial report stated.
However, RFID technology won’t be rolled out widely any time soon, as the council is still deciding whether the region should move entirely to a rates-funded model or a PAYT model.
“Should the region decide to pursue a user pays model, then the RFID payment method could be progressed,” an Auckland Council spokesperson said.
Click 'read more' for the full report.
A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, … View moreA field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, delicate, and always easy to like.
• Abbaye De Citeaux – a washed rind cheese of unpasteurised cows milk cheese produced in an Abbey in Bourgogne Montbeliarde cows. Funky and a bit wild on the nose but rich and creamy on the palate.
• Gruyère from Switzerland with butter and toasted nuts. So easy to eat more and more.
• Roquefort, the famous sheep’s milk cheese in the town of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon must lead the game of best blue. Creamy, feral but with good acidity and a long lingering finish.
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The wines
• Domain Roland Lavantureux Chablis AOC 2019
Green apple and lemon with crisp acidity
• Domain Jacqueson 1er Cru 2019 a Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation of
Mercurey with notes of black cherries and plum, mushroom, autumn leaves.
• Petit Guiraud Sauternes 2019 second of wine Chateau Guiraud, ranked in the 1855 classification of Barsac and Sauternes. Ripe notes of Pineapple, honey. Dried apricots, sweet spices.
Arrive into your body, enhance awareness, reduce aches and pains and learn how you can live with more ease during this Somatic Movement course in the tradition of Thomas Hanna.
I’m very excited to be finally able to run this course in-person for a limited group of 15 people.
Movements are … View moreArrive into your body, enhance awareness, reduce aches and pains and learn how you can live with more ease during this Somatic Movement course in the tradition of Thomas Hanna.
I’m very excited to be finally able to run this course in-person for a limited group of 15 people.
Movements are floor-based, slow and gentle and are accessible to everyone.
If you'd like to know more or book in, send me a message or email!
we are moving the house, many items for sell, the price is for everything in the pho. Thanks. Susan 0212506930
we are moving the house, many items for sale, the price is for everything in the photo. there is a witches dress, a cape, a wig, a hat, a pumpkin bag, and some halloween decorations. should be suitable for children around 8-12 years old. Thanks. Susan 0212506930
Moving homes is stressful enough, right!
An AFFORDABLE CLEAN TEAM is in your neighbourhood to take care of your move out clean - ceilings, walls, bathrooms, kitchen, carpets, windows, oven, whatever needs doing.
And to make your move even smoother, we can clean and freshen up your new home, … View moreMoving homes is stressful enough, right!
An AFFORDABLE CLEAN TEAM is in your neighbourhood to take care of your move out clean - ceilings, walls, bathrooms, kitchen, carpets, windows, oven, whatever needs doing.
And to make your move even smoother, we can clean and freshen up your new home, offering the same services.
All staff are fully trained in this type of work and our teams are all fully vaccinated.
Book your movers then book your AFFORDABLE CLEAN TEAM.
Call for a quote: Andi 027 398 9627
Our Term 2 Weekly Drama Classes for ages 5-16 start next week in Western Springs, Takapuna and Browns Bay! 👍 Drama allows students to connect, explore their imaginations and harness and express their creativity. 🤩 "They are both LOVING it. Always chattering about what they did in class … View moreOur Term 2 Weekly Drama Classes for ages 5-16 start next week in Western Springs, Takapuna and Browns Bay! 👍 Drama allows students to connect, explore their imaginations and harness and express their creativity. 🤩 "They are both LOVING it. Always chattering about what they did in class on the ride home!" Kirsten, parent. For more information and to enrol visit timbray.org.nz... or just call us on
09-486 2261 👍
Have your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.
Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.
Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
… View moreHave your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.
Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.
Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!
53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View moreThe weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!
53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?
Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.
This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with … View moreOur Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.
This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with caramelized banana, seasonal poached fruits…golden kiwifruit & blueberries today, whipped Chantilly cream.
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View moreOur winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!
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