Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland

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2164 days ago

TWO FABRIC BAGS I have just made!!!!!!!! =D $5 each. =D

Sharon from Te Atatu South

The shimmery pearl pink one with the black cord threaded rose gold-coloured strap is 19.5cm wide x 22.5cm tall x about 1cm thick, with 115cm long NON adjustable strap. Green one is 17.5cm wide x 17cm tall x about 1cm thick, with 108cm long NON adjustable black cord strap. Last photo shows reverse … View moreThe shimmery pearl pink one with the black cord threaded rose gold-coloured strap is 19.5cm wide x 22.5cm tall x about 1cm thick, with 115cm long NON adjustable strap. Green one is 17.5cm wide x 17cm tall x about 1cm thick, with 108cm long NON adjustable black cord strap. Last photo shows reverse side of green bag. =D Both bags have black satin lining.

Price: $5

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2164 days ago

Fancy Mice (FREE)

Frances from Glendene

Hey there, I am re- homing all my mice for free now instead of selling as planned. Due to life changing plans etc. Easy to care for, just reply or text me for more info. (I do not re take mice back in my care if you find out you are not aloud pets, please check with landlord or new landlord if your… View moreHey there, I am re- homing all my mice for free now instead of selling as planned. Due to life changing plans etc. Easy to care for, just reply or text me for more info. (I do not re take mice back in my care if you find out you are not aloud pets, please check with landlord or new landlord if your allowed pets first, if you rent. I'm based in Glendene, off Hepburn road. Texts are welcome 0272642239

Free

2164 days ago

FREE Dining table and 6 chairs .

Fleur from West Harbour

Solid table. That did have a crack which has been repaired. The 6 Chairs are in pretty good condition - just a little dated... Pick up from West Harbour.

Free

2177 days ago

Hi neighbors, does anyone need a tree cutting down?

Simon from Massey

I have time to do it this week, or I can give the whole garden a big trim.
Cheers
Simon (Massey)

2165 days ago

Closed tracks vandalised over Christmas

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Western Leader

Compliance officers have found fences and signs at closed off tracks in the Waitakere Ranges have been continously vandalised.

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2165 days ago

-- PETITION -- ‘Save our Raw milk farms’

Ross from Sunnyvale

NZ PETITION = = = = =

Please read -- ‘Save our Raw milk farms’ --
www.change.org....

- Thanks.

2165 days ago

Uni textbooks

Tashia from Avondale

All in great condition, no highlighting or marks
Open to offers
Dm for more photos etc

Negotiable

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2168 days ago

Special!

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2166 days ago

Now's the time for a clean out

The Team from Auckland Council

Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09… View more
Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09 301 0101
• Or visit one of our service centres

Once you’ve made a booking, you’ll be given a timeframe for when collections will happen in your area. You can book as early as you like and cancel if you no longer need the service. Book your inorganic collection today and help reduce waste going to landfill.
Book now

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2166 days ago

Recipe: Fried Garlic Prawns with Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.

Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are … View more
Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.

Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are larger. There are both freshwater and marine varieties. Most prawns are imported frozen into NZ although there is growing local supply. So when you see “fresh” prawns they have generally been defrosted. Fresh prawns in many cases appear green or grey and it is only when cooked, that the colour changes to what we recognise as “pink” prawns. If you buy prawns or scrimps that are pink, this means that they have been cooked.

Then, there are a series of questions to ask:
• Do you cook them in their shells or peel before cooking?
• Do you remove the head and just cook the tail?
• Do you remove the vein (intestinal tract) or black line that runs down the back?

You can use prawns for the same recipe whether they are peeled or deveined. Many people believe that cooking prawns with the shell will enhance the flavour of the broth and result in more succulent prawn meat. The downside is that they are a bit messier to eat. To peel the prawns, you just need to wriggle them a little and ease off the shell, piece by piece.

There is no big deal about cooking prawns with the head on – it is more a cultural thing about people not wanting to see the eyes! The head pulls off easily if you twist it. The tip of the tail can be removed in the same way.
The prawn is de-veined or has the intestinal tract removed as many consider it the prawn more attractive without the black line. It also removes the prawn's stomach waste so that you do not need to eat it! See below for the method.

Like all seafood, prawns should be eaten as soon as possible and not left in the refrigerator for days. If they smell off when you come to cook them, your only choice is to throw them out!

Fried in garlic and paired with home-made mayo showcases these crustaceans at their best.

Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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