Swanson, Auckland

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

1787 days ago

MORE cheery garden photos to cheer everyone up!!!!!!!! =D EVEN my pansies are smiling!!!!!!!!!!! =D

Sharon from Te Atatu South

Photo 1: My happy, cheerful flower garden - or at least part of it. =D Some unknown bright yellow-and-brown flowers in the foreground, some blue cornflowers on a small shrub in the middle, some happy purple-and-yellow pansies behind them, and a yellow calendula flower on a plant in the background. … View morePhoto 1: My happy, cheerful flower garden - or at least part of it. =D Some unknown bright yellow-and-brown flowers in the foreground, some blue cornflowers on a small shrub in the middle, some happy purple-and-yellow pansies behind them, and a yellow calendula flower on a plant in the background. =D
Photo 2: The aforementioned bright yellow-and-brown flowers. =D
Photo 3: The happy, cheerful fluttering faces of the purple-and-yellow pansies. =D
Photo 4: A nearby brown pansy. =D
Photo 5: A pale pink hollyhock flower from the side facing away from the sun. It is bigger than the one on the other side.
Photo 6: A pretty white-and-blue pansy. =D
Photo 7: Some white-and-yellow pansies in the back, and a purple-and-blue pansy in the front. =D
Photo 8: A pale pink hollyhock flower from the side facing the sun. It is smaller than the one behind it. =D
Photo 9: MORE pansies!!!!! =D CAN'T YOU TELL I just love pansies!!!!!!!! =D Heheheheh!!!!!!!! =D

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1792 days ago

Lock up your sheds.

Jane from Te Atatu South

Had a noisy thief making quite a racket rummaging in my garden shed around 5am this morning, luckily I was already awake to catch him at it.
Appeared to be white, tall-ish, thin, 20's-ish, dark clothing with basketball/baseball looking top with numbers, baseball cap.
He took off when I … View more
Had a noisy thief making quite a racket rummaging in my garden shed around 5am this morning, luckily I was already awake to catch him at it.
Appeared to be white, tall-ish, thin, 20's-ish, dark clothing with basketball/baseball looking top with numbers, baseball cap.
He took off when I yelled out the window at him and left a lingering overpowering smell of aftershave. Have told Police.

1789 days ago

PETTY THEFT AT BURGER KING, CLARK ST, NEW LYNN

Linda from Henderson

Hi to you all and especially the hard-working owners of Burger King, Clark St, New Lynn.
Are you aware that while you are working and serving, the low life who hang around your back entrance, are coming in with an empty 2 litre soft drink bottle and filling it for free at your drink station? Making… View more
Hi to you all and especially the hard-working owners of Burger King, Clark St, New Lynn.
Are you aware that while you are working and serving, the low life who hang around your back entrance, are coming in with an empty 2 litre soft drink bottle and filling it for free at your drink station? Making a huge mess while they do so.
This is happening on a regular basis and very brazenly.
It is not my profits which are being eroded, but I am mystified as to why you haven't put a stop to it. Locking the back entrance would solve it.

Best wishes for the festive season,
Linda

1787 days ago

Asbestos found in roof during fire at Arena 149

Caroline Williams Reporter from Western Leader

Firefighters tackling a blaze at a large indoor sports arena discovered asbestos burning in the building's roof.
The fire at Arena 149 - an indoor field for those who play the shooting game airsoft - on Hepburn Rd in Glendene, was reported at 6.09 am on Friday.
Auckland Council's … View more
Firefighters tackling a blaze at a large indoor sports arena discovered asbestos burning in the building's roof.
The fire at Arena 149 - an indoor field for those who play the shooting game airsoft - on Hepburn Rd in Glendene, was reported at 6.09 am on Friday.
Auckland Council's pollution control team visited the building and found no other issues besides the asbestos.
If inhaled, asbestos particles may cause coughing and phlegm. Asbestos is a proven carcinogen, which can cause cancer after prolonged exposure to large amounts of it.
The fire tore through about 60 per cent of the building, before firefighters managed to contain it to a section of the upper floor. The fire was out by 7.30am.

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1787 days ago

Recipe: Summer Berry Ice cream

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Homemade ice cream needs to be eaten. It is best consumed within 24 hours as it will be more soft and creamy. If you freeze ice cream over time, it will often form large ice crystals on the surface or become rubbery. With some raw fruits such as peach, nectarine and kiwifruit, the colour will … View moreHomemade ice cream needs to be eaten. It is best consumed within 24 hours as it will be more soft and creamy. If you freeze ice cream over time, it will often form large ice crystals on the surface or become rubbery. With some raw fruits such as peach, nectarine and kiwifruit, the colour will change and ice cream will not look so attractive.
To serve, It’s best to take the ice cream out of the freezer.

Ingredients
110 g Caster sugar

3 Tbsp Water

3 Egg whites

250 ml Cream

300 g Berries, we have used blackberries and blueberries


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1787 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors Escape’ & NZ House & Garden House Tours!

NZ House & Garden Tours

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1787 days ago

Music in Parks is nearly here!

The Team from Auckland Council

Starting Sunday January 12, there's a sweet line-up of Kiwi talent at parks across Auckland.

With over 70 acts playing everything from blues and rock, to hip hop, pop, classical, jazz, indie, soul and children's music - there's something for everyone, and it’s FREE! So get … View more
Starting Sunday January 12, there's a sweet line-up of Kiwi talent at parks across Auckland.

With over 70 acts playing everything from blues and rock, to hip hop, pop, classical, jazz, indie, soul and children's music - there's something for everyone, and it’s FREE! So get your summer sorted with Auckland Council.
Find out more

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1787 days ago

FIVE REALLY COOL rings I just got given, AND four dreamcatchers I just made earlier. =D $5 each. =D

Sharon from Te Atatu South

Send me a private message OR text/ring me on 021 1848 707 if you want to buy any, and let me know which one(s) you want. =D The feathers are grey rock pigeon feathers off my front lawn, shed by the pigeon colony which lives in the phoenix palm tree on my front lawn, along with all their rubbish and… View moreSend me a private message OR text/ring me on 021 1848 707 if you want to buy any, and let me know which one(s) you want. =D The feathers are grey rock pigeon feathers off my front lawn, shed by the pigeon colony which lives in the phoenix palm tree on my front lawn, along with all their rubbish and pigeon crap. =D Heheheheh!!!!!!!! =D There is NO crap on the pigeon feathers though. =D

Price: $5

1787 days ago

BOXING DAY BARGAINS!!!!!!!! Some copper wire rings I just made, and STILL more clothes on my link. =D

Sharon from Te Atatu South

The rings are $5 each. =D Send me a private message if you want to buy any, and let me know which one(s) you want. =D
Second-hand clothing bargains:
www.trademe.co.nz...

Price: $5

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1789 days ago

🎄🎄It's Christmas Eve🎄🎄

Fiona from Henderson

I don't want much for Christmas.
I just want the person who is reading this to be happy, healthy and loved.
🎄Merry Christmas to one and all🎄

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1790 days ago

Recipe: Gooey Hot Chocolate Pudding

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Are you looking for a last minute Christmas Special recipe?
This recipe is “forgiving” in the sense that it is quick to assemble and does not seem to matter if the quantities are not precisely measured.

Ingredients (Serves 6)
100 g Butter

100 g Caster sugar

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Are you looking for a last minute Christmas Special recipe?
This recipe is “forgiving” in the sense that it is quick to assemble and does not seem to matter if the quantities are not precisely measured.

Ingredients (Serves 6)
100 g Butter

100 g Caster sugar

4 Eggs

2 Tbsp Milk

125 g Flour

1 Tbsp Baking powder

2 Tbsp Cocoa powder, dark


Sauce
250 ml Water

100 g Soft brown sugar

2 Tbsp Cocoa powder


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1789 days ago
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