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1165 days ago

Lockdown learning and Coq au vin recipe

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Almost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with … View more
Almost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with raspberry and chocolate, poached pear with creme anglaise , meringue, tuilles Amandine and Coq au Vin with mash potatoes.
Find the recipe of Coq au vin on our blog today

1166 days ago

AUCKLAND LIBRARIES DUMBING DOWN ITS STANDARDS.

Linda from Henderson

The powers that be who run Auckland Libraries have decided that there will be no more fines EVER for not bothering to return a book or twenty books, CDs, everything on offer.
They are not talking about the books you cannot return during pesky lockdown, but into the future.
This decision just … View more
The powers that be who run Auckland Libraries have decided that there will be no more fines EVER for not bothering to return a book or twenty books, CDs, everything on offer.
They are not talking about the books you cannot return during pesky lockdown, but into the future.
This decision just promotes irresponsibilty, and non accountability.
We all know the long suffering ratepayers will be the ones who end up indirectly paying for all these missing books, some of which are very expensive.
Who gives these people the power to make such shocking decisions.
NZ is fast becoming a "nothing of quality is valued anymore" country.
In modern idiom "Woke". SAD!

1165 days ago

Is a small business near you delivering?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting … View more
Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting local is easy with Support Local, Aotearoa. Have a browse or show your support by submitting a shoutout to a business near you now. They'll thank you for it.

Thanks for supporting local.
Browse the directory

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1176 days ago

AUCKLAND COUNCIL OPENS "93" PUBLIC TOILETS WHILST DELTA SPREADS AMOUNGST US!!!

Raii from Sunnyvale

Does anybody know what happened to the post about the above subject. It seems to have disappeared.

1166 days ago

💐A heartfelt thank you💐

Fiona from Henderson

To all of the wonderful people down at the Henderson Vaccination Centre and all the rest nationwide, from the meeters and greeters, the admin staff, the vaccinators, the staff at the end and let's not forget the wonderful people on the Covid Hotline - 💗THANK YOU💗
For the hours you all … View more
To all of the wonderful people down at the Henderson Vaccination Centre and all the rest nationwide, from the meeters and greeters, the admin staff, the vaccinators, the staff at the end and let's not forget the wonderful people on the Covid Hotline - 💗THANK YOU💗
For the hours you all put in, for the patience you have for all quirks and queries from us all, for all of the different languages you have come up against, for EVERYTHING you do and have done to make our time getting vaccinated such a stress free and reasonably pleasant experience.
Of course thanks should always go to everyone on the front line, but today all of the vaccination team ABSOLUTELY ROCKED!!!
From the people in the 'appointment' line when they should've been in the 'walk in' line, when people turned up not wearing a mask right to the elderly couple who wanted to carry on in their car to a carpark of their choice and almost taking you out - even though everyone was shouting and waving at them to try and stop them and let's not forget the black and yellow bar they were determined to drive through; you all took in your stride with a smile on your face (albeit hidden by your masks).
Your professionalism and genuine compassion as well as friendliness was most welcomed and noticed.
💐💗Thank you all so very much💗💐

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1165 days ago

Upcycled chandelier

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

Up your potted plants game with this easy recycling project finished in Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1165 days ago

Waste clean-up assistance

The Team from Auckland Council

If you have storm debris or damaged items that you are struggling to dispose of, contact us on 0800 22 22 00 and we’ll work through the best way to dispose of your material.

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1176 days ago

THIS is a repost from the Titirangi FaceBook page that I am re-sharing - I did NOT write this, and I don't know who did. But ENJOY IT!!!!!!!! 😃

Sharon from Te Atatu South

"Everyone PLEASE be careful because people are going crazy from being locked down at home!
I was just talking about this with the microwave and the toaster while drinking my coffee, and we all agreed that things are getting bad.

I didn’t mention any of this to the washing machine, because … View more
"Everyone PLEASE be careful because people are going crazy from being locked down at home!
I was just talking about this with the microwave and the toaster while drinking my coffee, and we all agreed that things are getting bad.

I didn’t mention any of this to the washing machine, because she puts a different spin on EVERYTHING!! Certainly couldn’t share with the fridge, cause he’s been acting cold and distant!

In the end, the iron straightened me out! She said the situation isn’t all that pressing and all the wrinkles will soon get ironed out!

The vacuum, however, was very unsympathetic…told me to just suck it up buttercup! But the fan was VERY optimistic and gave me hope that it will all blow over soon!

The toilet looked a bit flushed but didn’t say anything when I asked its opinion, but the front door said I was becoming unhinged and the doorknob told me to get a grip!! You can just about guess what the curtains told me: they told me to “pull myself together!”☺️

We will survive 💝"

1169 days ago

Last chance to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View more
This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.

What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!

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1166 days ago

Looking for good lockdown reads?

Tanya from The Women's Bookshop

We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator… View more
We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator
3) Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament: Biography of the preeminent Margaret Wilson
4) Loop Tracks: Remarkable & sensitive - a major new NZ novel
5) Moth: Heartbreaking & heart-warming, set in Partition India
6) Before You Knew My Name: An extraordinary, unputdownable debut novel
7) Greta & Valdin: Captivating, charming & funny
8) Charlie Tangaroa & the Creature from the Sea 8-12yo Action-packed with environmental themes
9) The Piano Girls: Beautifully crafted stories to be savoured
10) One Pot, Pan. Planet: Anna Jones, ‘Queen of greens’ inspires with delicious recipes

Order them now to be collected or couriered at Level 3. Thanks for supporting local and independent bookstores.

The Women’s Bookshop
Shop books now

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1166 days ago

A bright spot on the landscape

Murray from Henderson

As Auckland is in lockdown. I have turned on some of my Xmas lights running a short sequence. The lights are turned on a 6pm and are run until 9pm. So IF you are passing enjoiy the show, but keep the social distancing.

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1167 days ago

Upskill during Lockdown

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Planning to start your own food business?
Our Food Safety course is available for Online interactive delivery during the 2021 Lockdown followed by an online assessment.
The training is designed for food handlers, food managers and food business owners in hospitality business.
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Thursday, 9 … View more
Planning to start your own food business?
Our Food Safety course is available for Online interactive delivery during the 2021 Lockdown followed by an online assessment.
The training is designed for food handlers, food managers and food business owners in hospitality business.
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Thursday, 9 September from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.

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1170 days ago

Re: Any Donations be appreciated please

Glenn from Ranui

Please click on this link to help out through Hard times for our Community,
careranui.org.nz...

1168 days ago

NZ POST SERVICE OR LACK OF.

Linda from Henderson

I have been saving tokens for months for a magazine competition that ends very shortly.
This was a snail mail only competition, and having not used snail mail for letters for a very long time, and it being lockdown, I managed to find a Christmas stamp value $1.30. Thought this would more than … View more
I have been saving tokens for months for a magazine competition that ends very shortly.
This was a snail mail only competition, and having not used snail mail for letters for a very long time, and it being lockdown, I managed to find a Christmas stamp value $1.30. Thought this would more than cover the cost. Stuck it on and posted letter.
Today I received it back with " insufficient postage" plastered all over it.
Your kindness and spirit NZ Post during this hard time is unbelievable.
You must be making a fortune on all the Trademe parcels which are being posted.
You knew it was an entry form because the envelope was opened.
Might be a good time to improve your customer service.

1168 days ago

Confused?

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

To is a preposition with several meanings, including “toward” and “until.”
Too is an adverb that can mean “excessively” or “also.”
Two is also pronounced the same as to and too, but it can’t be used instead of either of them because it’s a number.

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