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In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.
It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the … View moreIn retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.
It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the village. As a Ryman Healthcare village, Bert Sutcliffe residents enjoy a fixed base weekly fee for life – guaranteed.*
Judith explains, “For us it was a no brainer, it was the best decision.
*Some conditions apply
Kauri trees will not be destroyed during the construction of a proposed new water treatment plant, W…
A traffic cop impersonator who followed a driver into a parking building was once badly injured in a…
Hi neighbours - Auckland International Airport has been criticised by an Australasian airline lobby group for offering a suboptimal experience at a high cost to travellers.
Air New Zealand says when its customers get to Auckland Airport their experience there is well below standard.
… View moreHi neighbours - Auckland International Airport has been criticised by an Australasian airline lobby group for offering a suboptimal experience at a high cost to travellers.
Air New Zealand says when its customers get to Auckland Airport their experience there is well below standard.
What's your experience at Auckland airport? Do you think travellers are getting a 'raw deal' at a high cost?
This is a good base recipe for puddings making good use of the golden syrup that remains a staple of the New Zealand kitchen. Delicious as is, the pudding is also receptive to additional flavours such as lemon rind or raisins and spices like ginger or cinnamon. Make it in a family-sized dish or in … View moreThis is a good base recipe for puddings making good use of the golden syrup that remains a staple of the New Zealand kitchen. Delicious as is, the pudding is also receptive to additional flavours such as lemon rind or raisins and spices like ginger or cinnamon. Make it in a family-sized dish or in individual ramekins to give everyone their own personal pud.
Ingredients
75 g Butter, plus extra for greasing
75 g Sugar
75 g Self raising flour
1 Egg
1 Tbsp Milk
100 g Golden syrup
Directions
Lightly grease a mould, a small pudding basin, or 4 ramekins with a little butter. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and fold in the flour and milk. Pour the golden syrup into the bottom of the pudding basin or mould.
Carefully spoon the pudding batter on top of the golden syrup, spreading the mixture evenly. Cover and seal the top of the pudding basin with baking paper tied into place with string (or you can use tin foil).
Place the pudding basin in a large pot of simmering water. Ensure the water comes halfway up the side of the basin, put the lid on and steam for 30-40 minutes. If you are using ramekins, heat an oven to 160C and place the ramekins in a deep oven tray. Pour warm water around them so that it comes halfway up the ramekins and bake for 20 minutes.
Serve with vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream.
Make a change
Lemon golden pudding: Grate the rind of one small lemon and add to the batter with the milk and flour.
Ginger golden pudding: Add 1 tsp of ground ginger with the flour and milk.
Nutty golden pudding: Add chopped walnuts to the bottom of the greased mould before you pour in the golden syrup.
Hi Neighbours, Have you wondered what John Tamihere's mayoral running mate Christine Fletcher made of big policy announcements he released in her absence. A rates freeze, scrapping Light Rail through the isthmus. She backs them all. Do you think she should ? Read the article below.
(Please … View moreHi Neighbours, Have you wondered what John Tamihere's mayoral running mate Christine Fletcher made of big policy announcements he released in her absence. A rates freeze, scrapping Light Rail through the isthmus. She backs them all. Do you think she should ? Read the article below.
(Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)
Bake Sale happening tomorrow, Saturday 14th September @ 59 Bradnor Meadows Drive, we will have steam pudding with custard, cupcakes vanilla and chocolate, Brownies, Caramel Slice, Banoffee Pie.
Cash only and starts 9am until sold out.
Today, a dodgy-looking male came out at me from between other parked cars around me, and said, "Scuse me, miss," and I said, "No." and carried on walking fast to the shop entrance, as I felt scared. AND YES, I told Pak N Save staff, and they told security. The beggars keep on … View moreToday, a dodgy-looking male came out at me from between other parked cars around me, and said, "Scuse me, miss," and I said, "No." and carried on walking fast to the shop entrance, as I felt scared. AND YES, I told Pak N Save staff, and they told security. The beggars keep on coming back, they told me. They've been doing this begging for a while now. Twice before, a woman (not scary-looking, but still dodgy) has done the same thing as the man today, with a clever backstory ("My son needs a cake for his birthday"), and the first time I fell for it, gave her $2, but the next day she was back doing the same thing, so when she asked me next time, I told her NO, this is NOT A BEGGING PLACE, and carried on walking. And then today, this man did what I described above. My customer said "Funny that," and said that he'd seen a Polynesian man with a small backpack going from car to car knocking on car windows, asking for cash to get home. I think they lurk between the cars so that they can avoid detection by security staff like they would not if they just sat outside the shop entrance. They USED to sit outside the shop entrance but don't so much anymore. Instead, they hang about between cars so that they can come up to you when you get out of the car, and it can be frightening if you've nowhere to go because you're trapped between two parked cars. If this happens to you, PLEASE TELL PAK N SAVE STAFF TO TELL SECURITY, and then they will get onto it. If ENOUGH of us do this, it may drive the beggars away. As it is, they are getting away with FAR too much, and I am thinking of going to Lincoln Road Pak N Save to avoid the beggars. =P Thanks for reading this. I just thought I would warn you all. Thanks. =D
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.
Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.
Make the most of this … View moreA marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.
Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
NO EARLIER 43 FLEETWOOD DRIVE HENDERSON ALL $1 EACH
KIDS TOYS, , CLOTHES LOTS OF BOOKS CDS
KIDS CLOTHES ALL $1 each SHOES BOOTS AND MORE $1 each Sleeping bags and more $1 each
Kids books & chapter books Adult books Fiction & Non fiction ALL $1 each over 200 books that's just … View moreNO EARLIER 43 FLEETWOOD DRIVE HENDERSON ALL $1 EACH
KIDS TOYS, , CLOTHES LOTS OF BOOKS CDS
KIDS CLOTHES ALL $1 each SHOES BOOTS AND MORE $1 each Sleeping bags and more $1 each
Kids books & chapter books Adult books Fiction & Non fiction ALL $1 each over 200 books that's just kids and chapter books Lots of cookbooks as well and others $1 each
Kathmandu kids air beds $1 each
MENS & LADIES CLOTHING AND HANDBAGS $1 each get a bargain so l can clear out my garage everything is $1 each
KNOCK AT THE FRONT DOOR TO LOOK NOT BEFORE 1PM SATURDAY
Complete your look with the perfect touch of textural shimmer when you wear our classy “Say No More” hoop earrings. Stainless steel posts. Nickel and lead free.
You were given your grandmother’s pearls and were thrilled when you finally found the perfect matching bracelet. A single strand of shimmering whites or classy blacks are caught with a sparkling toggle closure encrusted with Swarovski’s finest clear crystal to turn a timeless look into a … View moreYou were given your grandmother’s pearls and were thrilled when you finally found the perfect matching bracelet. A single strand of shimmering whites or classy blacks are caught with a sparkling toggle closure encrusted with Swarovski’s finest clear crystal to turn a timeless look into a fashion rage. Finished with classic gold or rich rhodium. 7.5" Bracelet.
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A luminous oval pearl set in a flame of Swarovski’s finest crystal drops gently from a fine box chain. This glorious neckpiece was designed especially to add classy to the classic! Enchanting charcoal or glowing white pearls are splendid finished in gold or rhodium.16” neckpiece with 2” … View moreA luminous oval pearl set in a flame of Swarovski’s finest crystal drops gently from a fine box chain. This glorious neckpiece was designed especially to add classy to the classic! Enchanting charcoal or glowing white pearls are splendid finished in gold or rhodium.16” neckpiece with 2” extension. Nickel and lead free.
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