Onehunga, 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!

Moving and Delivery Services

Devan from Smart Express Limited

Our furry friend Delilah, enjoying the van ride. 🐾

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!

STUDY ENGLISH WITH CONFIDENCE

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Free agaves all sizes.

Jason from Epsom

Removing agaves. Free. First come first serve. Lots more if you want more or diff sizes. Drop me a message.

If not taken by mid week then they will all be disposed of.

Pick out on berm.

15 king George Ave.

* updated new ones added. Last lot

Free

200L Food Grade Storage Water Barrel

Patrick from Epsom

Please text to 021-1666060

Price: $35

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

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

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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🟢 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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Book Shelf

Prem from Royal Oak

Book Shelf for Sale One end slightly damaged

Price: $100

Volunteers needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Our search is still on! 🔍
We’re on the lookout for amazing people who would be keen to lend a hand in our Red Cross Shop in Onehunga.

If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below … View moreOur search is still on! 🔍
We’re on the lookout for amazing people who would be keen to lend a hand in our Red Cross Shop in Onehunga.

If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below for more information or call us on (09) 622 1565.

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

PET BABY MAGPIE MISSING

Kevin from Onehunga

My girlfriend and I have lost our rescue pet MAGPIE at One tree Hil area and we are desperate to have him back home as the magpie is too young to self feed or fly properly . We are offering a cash REWARD for anyone that can find him. Ring us anytime if you find out baby . Ph 0223291809

BLACK FRIDAY!!!

Ameliah Sandys from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Black Friday is here and we have some good specials for you. Something different everyday until the 3rd of December. So pop in everyday to grab a bargain that you don’t want to miss out on.

Today our books are up for grabs, from novels, cook books to kids books. Yes! Anything that looks like a … View moreBlack Friday is here and we have some good specials for you. Something different everyday until the 3rd of December. So pop in everyday to grab a bargain that you don’t want to miss out on.

Today our books are up for grabs, from novels, cook books to kids books. Yes! Anything that looks like a book it’s on special for you today.

We also have a “make an offer” table from brick brac, furniture, reading glasses, cups/mugs to toys and many more. Come on in and grab a bargain today.

Be safe & be kind.