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1093 days ago

Heading to the bach this summer?

Climate Insights

Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View more
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Download your Property Climate Report

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1094 days ago

Parts of North Island moving to Red Light this Friday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts … View more
The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts will all move to Red. The rest of the North Island and all of the South Island will move into Orange. These settings will next be reviewed on 13 December.

The existing Auckland boundary will remain in place until 17 January, and no new travel restrictions will be put in place. Vaccine passes will also come into force with the traffic light system.

Find out more about the new traffic light settings by region on this interactive map.

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1094 days ago

rent

Nazmun Nisha from Mangere

Two bedroom self contained in Peninsula Park, Mangere . Alarm, Heat Pump, double glaze windows.NO PETS, NO ALCOHOL. NO PARTY PEOPEL. $420/wk including water . Power extra. On street parking, Quite area. Close to schools, motorway. Available from 15 December 2021.Text full name and number of people… View moreTwo bedroom self contained in Peninsula Park, Mangere . Alarm, Heat Pump, double glaze windows.NO PETS, NO ALCOHOL. NO PARTY PEOPEL. $420/wk including water . Power extra. On street parking, Quite area. Close to schools, motorway. Available from 15 December 2021.Text full name and number of people on 0210350369. Working couple preferred. Thank you

1094 days ago

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!

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1094 days ago

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

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1094 days ago

Moving and Delivery Services

Devan from Smart Express Limited

Our furry friend Delilah, enjoying the van ride. 🐾

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1094 days ago

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 more
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, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!

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1094 days ago

STUDY ENGLISH WITH CONFIDENCE

TWOA

Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five … View more
Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five campuses (Queen Street, Albany, Botany, Mangere and New Lynn).

We have classes in the morning, afternoon (3 days per week) and Evening.

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Semester A 2022

- 19 weeks , Full Time
- Starting date: Monday, 28 February 2022
- Mid-term break: 19 -22 April 2022
- Finishing date: Friday, 8 July 2022

For more information visit www.dynaspeak.ac.nz or
Email:courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz
Know more

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1095 days ago

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

1095 days ago

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

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1095 days ago

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 more
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 are not affected by water and are very easy to clean.

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1097 days ago

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.

ℹ️ Click on Read More to find out more about:
🟢 How to donate
🟢 What is needed
🟢 Gift … View more
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.

ℹ️ Click on Read More to find out more about:
🟢 How to donate
🟢 What is needed
🟢 Gift ideas

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1096 days ago

Playstation 4 bundle ( 2 controllers + 2 games)

Imo from Greenlane

Playstation 4 in great condition, bought new 2019. Mr 14 yr old been saving for PS5 for XMas so this funds will go towards it.

Price: $400

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1096 days ago

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

1096 days ago

Sealed air packaging

Dawnie from Mount Wellington

If anyone after some packaging sealed air let me know. Seems a waste to throw away so much of it. Could be used for storing or packing fragile items (or good for moving house).
Pick up is Mt Wellington.

Free

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