Oratia, Auckland

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1091 days ago

Diploma, Level 5 - Classic French seafood cook

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Diploma, Level 5 students prepared some outstanding classic French seafood dishes today. Starting with Bouillabaisse, a traditional French Fish soup of mussels, fish fillets and prawns. Saffron is the traditional spice. This dish is served with crisp croutons and rouille.
The second dish is … View more
Our Diploma, Level 5 students prepared some outstanding classic French seafood dishes today. Starting with Bouillabaisse, a traditional French Fish soup of mussels, fish fillets and prawns. Saffron is the traditional spice. This dish is served with crisp croutons and rouille.
The second dish is Sole and Crayfish Quenelles with Sauce Nantua, a rich cream sauce with cognac, crayfish and mushrooms.

1093 days ago

Biz-Boost Competition

Digital Boost

Hi Neighbour,

Nearing the end of the year is a great time to update your digital tools and sort out your business accounting.

But how good would it be to win it all for free!

Digital Boost has two prize packs up for grabs provided by Microsoft* and MYOB* in our Biz-Boost competition.

Entering … View more
Hi Neighbour,

Nearing the end of the year is a great time to update your digital tools and sort out your business accounting.

But how good would it be to win it all for free!

Digital Boost has two prize packs up for grabs provided by Microsoft* and MYOB* in our Biz-Boost competition.

Entering the draw couldn't be easier - just sign in to Digital Boost for free and you’re in with a chance to win one of two Biz-Boost prize packs to boost your business.

If you are already signed up to Digital Boost you can enter too! Simply login to Digital Boost and grow your learning by watching a new How To video between 10th - 30th November, and you're in to win!

For extra chances to win share with friends, family or colleagues.

What are you waiting for? Login and enter today! *Terms and conditions apply.

The Team at Digital Boost

1093 days ago

Poll: In New Zealand since early 2020, how many people in the NZ community have been infected with COVID-19? Which is the best answer?

Alan from Titirangi

In New Zealand since early 2020 up to 9am on 14 November 2021, how many people have been infected in the NZ community with COVID-19? Which is the best answer? See: www.health.govt.nz...

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In New Zealand since early 2020, how many people in the NZ community have been infected with COVID-19? Which is the best answer?
  • 60% 8,500
    60% Complete
  • 20% 10,000
    20% Complete
  • 10% 50,000
    10% Complete
  • 0% 90,000
    0% Complete
  • 10% 170,000
    10% Complete
  • 0% 200,000
    0% Complete
10 votes
1096 days ago

West Auckland liquor petition falls short of forcing referendum

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, A three-year campaign to gather enough signatures to force a vote on ending the Waitākere Licensing Trust monopoly has fallen short. Read the story below:

1092 days ago

The importance of creating a will when you have a blended family.

Public Trust

"It's essential that when you're in a blended family, you have a well-written will that takes your relationship and children of each parent into account and that you have considered all the other important aspects like assets and property" David Dunlevey Principal Trustee in … View more"It's essential that when you're in a blended family, you have a well-written will that takes your relationship and children of each parent into account and that you have considered all the other important aspects like assets and property" David Dunlevey Principal Trustee in Invercargill had a chat with Stuff.co.nz on the importance of wills when you have a blended family as part of our Later Life campaign. Check out the article in the link below.

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1098 days ago

Woman in her 80s tests positive for virus at Avondale rest home

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a woman in her mid 80s at a rest home in Avondale has tested positive for Covid-19.

Further testing has been carried out at the Rosaria Rest Home in Avondale after the woman's positive result.

So far, all results received for other residents and staff are negative, with … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a woman in her mid 80s at a rest home in Avondale has tested positive for Covid-19.

Further testing has been carried out at the Rosaria Rest Home in Avondale after the woman's positive result.

So far, all results received for other residents and staff are negative, with four further tests results expected later on Tuesday.

It's the second aged care facility in West Auckland to be affected by Covid-19 in the Delta outbreak.

At Edmonton Meadows care home in Henderson there are 20 residents and four staff members with the virus.

Read the full story below.

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1093 days ago

Christmas SALES now on!

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

Turn the 12 days of Christmas into 12 months of Christmas when buying a magazine subscription for your loved one this holiday season. We're slashing prices by up to 33% off on Kiwis' favourite magazines including the NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden and the TV Guide.
Browse all

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1093 days ago

Meet Travis, the 2021 Print Apprentice of the Year.

Competenz

Travis has recently completed his print apprenticeship and has already made steps up the ladder in a team leader role at Soar Print.

Want the tools to move up in your career? This is your sign to embrace the fluro!

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1093 days ago

Changing Seasons!

Climate Insights - Auckland

Hi Neighbours,
As we approach summer we are reminded of the change we are seeing in our New Zealand seasons.

We can all recall the images of the impacts of extreme recent rains in urban Auckland and rural Canterbury. As summer temperatures warm and the season gets longer and longer, the cooling … View more
Hi Neighbours,
As we approach summer we are reminded of the change we are seeing in our New Zealand seasons.

We can all recall the images of the impacts of extreme recent rains in urban Auckland and rural Canterbury. As summer temperatures warm and the season gets longer and longer, the cooling degree day analysis and heatwave days can help you to prepare for such events.

Climate Insights has added two new variables to its Residential Property Climate Risk Report: tropical cyclone and tsunami risk. Information is knowledge. A Climate Insights property report on your residential property also includes tips on what can be done to improve the resilience of your property and householders to emerging weather and climate risks. It only takes minutes to generate a report for any address.

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1093 days ago

Kids Rainbow Nightlight

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Sound Touch Sensor Rainbow Night Light
Sound Touch Sensor Rainbow LED Night Light Lamp for Baby, Kids & Children
Battery Operated (4 AA)
Auto off after 30 minutes
Size: 24cm x 7cm

Negotiable

1093 days ago

Got foxgloves open in my garden now too! 😲

Sharon from Te Atatu South

Foxgloves in my garden, looking good! Some more of the flowers have opened since yesterday. Also, yellow roses (open since yesterday, or maybe even the day before that) and hollyhock bushes (pink and white) in full flower. 😃 Also, more cherry-ice-cream begonia flowers open too. 😃

1094 days ago

NEIGHBOURLY EXCLUSIVE: 48HR HelloFresh discount!

The Team from HelloFresh

Hi Neighbours,

Get an exclusive Neighbourly HelloFresh discount for up to $100 off across your first 4 boxes + your 5th box for free with code “HELLONZ”.

Serve up some of our all time favourites, as rated by Kiwis. We'll deliver fresh seasonal produce and easy-to-follow recipe cards … View more
Hi Neighbours,

Get an exclusive Neighbourly HelloFresh discount for up to $100 off across your first 4 boxes + your 5th box for free with code “HELLONZ”.

Serve up some of our all time favourites, as rated by Kiwis. We'll deliver fresh seasonal produce and easy-to-follow recipe cards so you can cook up delicious dinners. With no lock-in contracts, 20+ recipes to choose from each week, and plan sizes to suit every household - there's something for everyone!

Order before Tuesday 11:59PM NZDT to get your discount!
Find out more

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1096 days ago

My gripe which is close to anger 😠

Fiona from Henderson

Right, here we go ... unleash the flying monkeys🐒😠

We have just returned from our friend's home. He is an elderly gentleman.
He is very proud of his garden and boy oh boy he has stunning roses and fruit trees. So much work and time goes into this glorious garden.

His generosity is well… View more
Right, here we go ... unleash the flying monkeys🐒😠

We have just returned from our friend's home. He is an elderly gentleman.
He is very proud of his garden and boy oh boy he has stunning roses and fruit trees. So much work and time goes into this glorious garden.

His generosity is well known to those who know him and also strangers he meets along the way.
People knock on his door all the time and ask for some fruit or of they could have a rose off his bushes. He will always give them generally what they have asked for and maybe an extra item or two.
To say that he will share the shirt off his back is an understatement, he will share what he has in the garden to anyone who asks.

Well imagine, if you can, his shock and anger to wake up to a noise he heard outside (late afternoon) and to find 2 women - 1 daughter and her elderly mother with a large bucket in hand, stripping his fruit trees.
Their large bucket was 3/4 full.
When confronted, the women pleaded ignorance, couldn't speak English (so they said) and then proceeded to tell him, "Well, everyone does it and why can't they?"
Our friend almost busted a gut at this response regarding them stealing fruit off his trees, on his section.
He told them to take a long walk off a short pier (not these words by a long shot).
They shrugged their shoulders and carried on picking and this is where he lost his cool.

He shouted at them to leave or the Police will be called.
They walked off his section and down the road, so they live locally.
It makes you wonder if this is the first time they have done this?
I think not.

My gripe is PLEASE DO NOT HELP YOURSELF TO ANYONE ELE'S FRUIT IF IT'S ON THEIR SECTION - IT'S THEFT!!
If it's hanging over the fence, well that's borderline, but the tree is still the property of the owner.

So PLEASE, take a moment, knock on the door and just ask.
Chances are you will get more than what you asked for, maybe a new friend in the end.

Stealing off someone who is struggling, is DISGUSTING!
I can only hope that the karma bus is on it's way to these 2 despicable women.
You both should be ashamed of yourselves for stealing off an old man - ASHAMED!!!

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1094 days ago

Bissell profesional vacuum

Peter from Henderson

Bissell professional vacuum,
excellent condition ,with instruction book,
great suction, lots of accessories. can lift lift-off tank and use as small seperate vacuum.
bagless tank .photo 6
this tank ,has a lid the has the hinge part broken ,but my fix is the red tape,
doesn't affect the the … View more
Bissell professional vacuum,
excellent condition ,with instruction book,
great suction, lots of accessories. can lift lift-off tank and use as small seperate vacuum.
bagless tank .photo 6
this tank ,has a lid the has the hinge part broken ,but my fix is the red tape,
doesn't affect the the vacuum at all.
No reasonable offer refused , great machine and my daughter has given me a stick vacuum ,so that is only reason this one is for sale.
pick up henderson heights.

Price: $90

1098 days ago

Auckland Council facilities and services under Step 2 of Alert Level 3

The Team from Auckland Council

A welcome change in step levels for Aucklanders will see more council services available in Tāmaki Makaurau from Wednesday 10 November.

Click on 'Read More' for everything you need to know about our facilities and services under Step 2 of Alert Level 3.

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