Torbay - Long Bay, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

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955 days ago

Ukrainian Style Easter Eggs

Evan from Torbay - Long Bay

Experienced 'writer' of 'pysanky' (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) open to offering classes if sufficient interest. Pysanky are richly decorated using dyes and wax resist to apply traditional designs to real eggs.

Writing pysanky is a great winter craft. I can provide … View more
Experienced 'writer' of 'pysanky' (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) open to offering classes if sufficient interest. Pysanky are richly decorated using dyes and wax resist to apply traditional designs to real eggs.

Writing pysanky is a great winter craft. I can provide everything needed to learn the basics and together we can build up a store of beautiful Easter Eggs for next year.

Would suggest classes of up to 6 people, ages 16 to 100 years.
Venue or costs - to be decided based on response.

Get back to me if interested in learning this curiously satisfying and ancient craft !

953 days ago

Ponsonby Primary School and buildings in the 1960's, what are your memories ?

Steve from Albany

I attended Ponsonby Primary School in 1962- 63, have great memories of Ponsonby Road with the trolley buses, passing Lambournes, Velva Dry Cleaners, the old Britannia picture theatre etc. I even worked for Velva Dry Cleaners and Marriotts grocery store as a young teenager, we lived in 7 Cowan … View moreI attended Ponsonby Primary School in 1962- 63, have great memories of Ponsonby Road with the trolley buses, passing Lambournes, Velva Dry Cleaners, the old Britannia picture theatre etc. I even worked for Velva Dry Cleaners and Marriotts grocery store as a young teenager, we lived in 7 Cowan Street and that is the street with the Anglican church on the corner (All Saints Church). Share your memories and photos in here :-)

Steve Proctor

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950 days ago

Growing Together - Walkable Catchments

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on our proposed walking distances around the city centre, other large centres, and rapid transit where more apartments are required to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read … View more
Have your say on our proposed walking distances around the city centre, other large centres, and rapid transit where more apartments are required to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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950 days ago

Do you have a great persimmon recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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950 days ago

World Creativity and Innovation Day

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

World Creativity and Innovation Day provides people with an excuse to try to solve old problems in new ways, with the potential of finding better and more effective methods to accomplish our goals!

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950 days ago

World Creativity and Innovation Day

NumberWorks'nWords - Albany

World Creativity and Innovation Day provides people with an excuse to try to solve old problems in new ways, with the potential of finding better and more effective methods to accomplish our goals!

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950 days ago

Ways to commemorate Anzac Day

Auckland Council

Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA have come together to provide plenty of opportunities for Aucklanders to honour the military veterans who displayed courage serving our country.

Although the number of in-person services and ceremonies across the region is reduced as a result of the … View more
Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA have come together to provide plenty of opportunities for Aucklanders to honour the military veterans who displayed courage serving our country.

Although the number of in-person services and ceremonies across the region is reduced as a result of the red-light setting during planning, there are still many ways to commemorate at home or in the community.

The dawn service at the Auckland War Memorial Museum is limited to veterans and invited guests only. The public are encouraged to view the service at home on Māori Television.

Visit ourauckland.nz/anzacday for ways to commemorate Anzac Day.
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950 days ago

One meal makes a huge difference

LIFE

Serving up to 300 meals at each of 8 locations across Auckland every week, LIFE Community Kitchens does more than provide free hot nutritious meals, it brings hope to families in need.

Donate now to ensure that the most vulnerable in our communities don’t go hungry.
Find out more

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950 days ago

Mediterranean Lunch by our Cookery students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This week our Advanced cookery students designed a three-course menu that includes a fish dish, involving the filleting of a fish, freshly made pasta - ribbon or ravioli, plus dessert - all with a Mediterranean theme.
This is one of our most popular projects as the students must design a … View more
This week our Advanced cookery students designed a three-course menu that includes a fish dish, involving the filleting of a fish, freshly made pasta - ribbon or ravioli, plus dessert - all with a Mediterranean theme.
This is one of our most popular projects as the students must design a three-course menu, cost it in a spreadsheet to meet a specific budget, create a menu card and timeplan to help them execute the tasks. They must serve the menu to a guest who arrives at 12.30. Everything is done on the day. The students also get to sit with their guest to savour and enjoy their creations.

Along with our cookery students, the Food & Beverage, Level 4 students showcased excellent wine and food service to the guests.

Some of the dishes prepared were -
- Pan seared fish with salsa and mesclun salad
- Fettuccine Al Burro with handmade pasta
- Semolina cake soaked in orange blossom syrup, rosewater sorbet, pistachio crumb & candied orange peel

977 days ago

How is your household saving money? *WIN*

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Auckland! We know life is tough, the price of living is soaring and the pressure on your household is rising with it.

But Aucklanders know how to manage the hard times, so let’s show the love and share your money saving tips to help-out fellow neighbours!

Comment below with ways your… View more
Hey Auckland! We know life is tough, the price of living is soaring and the pressure on your household is rising with it.

But Aucklanders know how to manage the hard times, so let’s show the love and share your money saving tips to help-out fellow neighbours!

Comment below with ways your household is saving money. Those tips might just help others struggle less.

Our two favourite tips will win a $50 Prezzy Card each! A little something to help your household smile. Share away neighbours!

Did you know comparing your bills is a good way to save money, read our top 5 reasons why.
Compare our tips

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951 days ago

Ladies Road Bike

Sarah from Murrays Bay

Well loved Sarah Ulmer Subzero (sold by Avanti) road bike, spent a few years on a wind-trainer as well as a few events. Approximately 2006 model.
Size Woman's Small. Needs plenty of TLC.
Pick up Murrays Bay

Free

951 days ago

Free Mattress

Xiaoyu from Torbay - Long Bay

super king size

Free

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951 days ago

Only bed frame

Xiaoyu from Torbay - Long Bay

Queen size Bed frame, no mattress

Price: $30

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952 days ago

New Home

Wendy from Oteha

hello everyone, I am a female in my 50's and I am looking for a new place to call home. I enjoy cooking, socializing and enjoy alone time when necessary. I am happy, honest, trustworthy, clean, tidy and pay on time. I have my own queen bed and bedroom furniture. If you think I could be your … View morehello everyone, I am a female in my 50's and I am looking for a new place to call home. I enjoy cooking, socializing and enjoy alone time when necessary. I am happy, honest, trustworthy, clean, tidy and pay on time. I have my own queen bed and bedroom furniture. If you think I could be your next flatmate, please message me and let’s get together to meet. References are available upon request. I look forward to meeting you. Thank you in advance

954 days ago

Bid to turn Chelsea Estate Heritage Park into regional park rejected

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou. Councillors have shut down a proposal to turn Chelsea Estate Heritage Park into a regional park.

The idea, which involves amalgamating the park with two other North Shore parks, has been mooted since the 1990s.

However, a formal proposal by the Kaipātiki Local Board has now been … View more
Tēnā koutou. Councillors have shut down a proposal to turn Chelsea Estate Heritage Park into a regional park.

The idea, which involves amalgamating the park with two other North Shore parks, has been mooted since the 1990s.

However, a formal proposal by the Kaipātiki Local Board has now been investigated, and rejected, by Auckland Council.

If amalgamated with the neighbouring Kauri Point Centennial Park and Chatswood Reserve, the regional park would have the largest and most diverse coastal habitat in central Auckland’s urban zone.

Local board chairman John Gillon said the park’s upkeep had dipped, falling below the standards of the purchase agreement with Chelsea Sugar, and believed regional park status could see a ranger stationed at the park to advocate for its maintenance.

But on April 7, the majority of the council’s parks, arts, community and events committee voted against the proposal, saying there was not enough evidence to suggest the park’s maintenance would improve with regional park status.

Click below for the full report.

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