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1764 days ago

Triangle shelf

Léa from Grey Lynn

Pick up Auckland CBD. First in, first served. Contact for more details.

Price: $50

1764 days ago

Waitangi Day free event near you

The Team from Auckland Council

Enjoy tunes from Aotearoa’s finest musicians, kōrero, kai and more, as we commemorate 180 years since the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Come along to Waitangi ki Ōkahu 2020 on Thursday, 6 February at Ōkahu Bay in Ōrākei, 10am-3pm.

It’s … View more
Enjoy tunes from Aotearoa’s finest musicians, kōrero, kai and more, as we commemorate 180 years since the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Come along to Waitangi ki Ōkahu 2020 on Thursday, 6 February at Ōkahu Bay in Ōrākei, 10am-3pm.

It’s whānau-friendly, and it’s FREE! Nau mai, haere mai – everyone is welcome.

Your summer sorted, with Auckland Council.
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1765 days ago

Recipe: Fragrant Chicken Salad

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This recipe is fragrant because it uses the aromatic herbs of mint and coriander (or alternatively, basil). The marinade in this recipe is based on infusing the chicken with crushed lemongrass. Lemongrass is one of those aromatic greens that seems to cope with being frozen so I always have some in … View moreThis recipe is fragrant because it uses the aromatic herbs of mint and coriander (or alternatively, basil). The marinade in this recipe is based on infusing the chicken with crushed lemongrass. Lemongrass is one of those aromatic greens that seems to cope with being frozen so I always have some in the freezer ready to use. It will usually defrost within 10 minutes. It is important to massage your chicken with the lemongrass and oil. It may look a bit strange but this way, the flavour of the lemongrass will be absorbed.

Click on the link below to find the full recipe by Celia Hay.

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1765 days ago

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is on tonight!

Helen Shaw from

The story of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and the waka that sailed here will take centre stage in January 2020 when the region celebrates its Māori heritage through the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival.

For the first time since its inaugural year in 2016, the Festival will feature both land and water… View more
The story of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and the waka that sailed here will take centre stage in January 2020 when the region celebrates its Māori heritage through the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival.

For the first time since its inaugural year in 2016, the Festival will feature both land and water performances that will go on into the night, as well as storytelling that captures the region’s rich waka history which shaped the Tāmaki Makaurau we know and love today.

Highlights include:
• Gates open 5.30pm
• Waka showcase
• A marketplace of kai and toi (art)
• A land stage for performances and storytelling (6pm – 9.30pm)
• A water stage for performances and storytelling (9.30pm – 11pm)
• Kapa haka
• Contemporary Māori dance
• Music
• Vector Lights on the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Check out the full festival line-up on aucklandnz.com/tamakifest

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1765 days ago

Summer of Love

Anne from

Our Wellness Wednesday email introduced our February promotions (available now) plus has the link to our latest blog about love languages. Enjoy :)

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1765 days ago

Private Italian conversation

Pat from Grey Lynn

I am looking for an Italian speaking person for maybe weekly conversation to help me learn Italian .. for maybe 30 minutes or an hour
I am doing classes at Dante Alligiere

1765 days ago

St Mary's College Open Day 2020

Jacob Sheehan from St Mary's College Auckland

We are very pleased to confirm details for our annual Open Day. This special event will be held on Thursday 5 March in the Paul Keane Gymnasium here at 11 New Street, Ponsonby.

Two separate two-hour sessions will be run, with the first one beginning at 2:30pm, followed by an evening session at … View more
We are very pleased to confirm details for our annual Open Day. This special event will be held on Thursday 5 March in the Paul Keane Gymnasium here at 11 New Street, Ponsonby.

Two separate two-hour sessions will be run, with the first one beginning at 2:30pm, followed by an evening session at 6:30pm. The event includes a warm welcome from new Principal, Sarah Dwan, and will be closely followed by guided tours from senior pupils.

During this wonderful event, you will have the opportunity to view the lovely school grounds located in the heart of Ponsonby. You will also visit the brand new Mother Bernard Towers Science Centre, the recently opened Sister Marcienne Kirk English Centre, School Chapel, Sister Loreto Centre for Religious Education and Visual Arts, Technology Buildings, Veronica Delany Library, swimming pool, classrooms and much more.

Everyone is welcome, including prospective students, parents / caregivers and grandparents. Please note, there are stairs on the tour route.

1765 days ago

Help Kiwi kids thrive

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Shaping a child’s future is more than just good fortune – it takes a lot of hard work and guidance along the way. At the #GraemeDingleFoundation, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, belong and be their best.

By supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are … View more
Shaping a child’s future is more than just good fortune – it takes a lot of hard work and guidance along the way. At the #GraemeDingleFoundation, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, belong and be their best.

By supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are supporting Aotearoa’s tamariki directly.

A 2019 study by Infometrics found that for every dollar invested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation today, a return of $7.80 will be seen in the future economy of Aotearoa.

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1765 days ago

Paint on a crate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.

Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.

All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots… View more
Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.

Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.

All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots and a little imagination.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1765 days ago

Feeling a tad outdated at work?

The Mind Lab

There is nothing worse than that sneaking suspicion that you are past your sell-by date at work. There is a point at which quirky and clueless is less fun and more embarrassing.

There really is no reason to feel this way if the issue is not being digitally literate. … View more
There is nothing worse than that sneaking suspicion that you are past your sell-by date at work. There is a point at which quirky and clueless is less fun and more embarrassing.

There really is no reason to feel this way if the issue is not being digitally literate. Digital Skills for the Workplace, offered by The Mind Lab, is fun, it really is, and it’s not a bunch of “how to” steps that you need to follow once you’re back at work and pray that it works - you actually use the tools without being aware that you are learning the tool.
You experience the impact of the skill while using it and playing so it’s already part of your DNA by the time you get back to work.

That’s a secret Mind Lab formula by the way!
And its professional development (tick that box!)

Apply now to remain an active and relevant member of your team
Find out more

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1768 days ago

Pharmacies running out of face masks

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, pharmacies across the country have been running out of face masks as fears about coronavirus reaching our shores continues. One worker at Life Pharmacy in Remuera, said the store had sold out of the masks three days ago and were unable to get anymore straight away.

Are you worried … View more
Hi neighbours, pharmacies across the country have been running out of face masks as fears about coronavirus reaching our shores continues. One worker at Life Pharmacy in Remuera, said the store had sold out of the masks three days ago and were unable to get anymore straight away.

Are you worried about the virus heading to New Zealand?

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