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Restaurant Month is back for another year, set to bolster the Auckland culinary scene by offering discounted dishes and unique events for the entire month of August.
Gastronomes can expect 31 days of specially curated menus at the value-for-money price points of $25, $40 or … View moreHey neighbours,
Restaurant Month is back for another year, set to bolster the Auckland culinary scene by offering discounted dishes and unique events for the entire month of August.
Gastronomes can expect 31 days of specially curated menus at the value-for-money price points of $25, $40 or $55+.
Restaurants included span those from the waterfront to the CBD, and from stalwarts such as Euro, Botswana Butchery and Odettes Eatery, to the newcomers and the underdogs.
Viv Beck, Heart of the City chief executive, said this year’s lineup is “more world-class than ever” thanks to the “inspiring lineup of chefs”, some of whom have recently returned to Auckland from stints overseas.
For the full story, see below.
Come November 27, teams of brave inventors will hurl themselves off an Auckland pier and into the waters below, all in the name of Flugtag.
It’s a welcome return to New Zealand for the Red Bull Flugtag competition, which last graced our shores in 2004 when it was hosted in Wellington.
The … View moreCome November 27, teams of brave inventors will hurl themselves off an Auckland pier and into the waters below, all in the name of Flugtag.
It’s a welcome return to New Zealand for the Red Bull Flugtag competition, which last graced our shores in 2004 when it was hosted in Wellington.
The competition will see amateur aviators design, build and then fly contraptions in a bid to be crowned winner.
The thousands of people set to descend upon Wynyard Quarter to see the event are likely to keep business booming for local hospitality hotspots.
For the full story, see below.
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Recreate a Kiwiana classic using butterflise and Resene testpots.
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Hi all yesterday I failed a wof at vtnz on wheels and tyres that passed there the year before apparently they are to big for the vehicle so I went to BROWNS BAY TYRES who did a calculation and they were fine. To remedy the problem he lent me a set of standard wheels to pass the wof. After it passed… View moreHi all yesterday I failed a wof at vtnz on wheels and tyres that passed there the year before apparently they are to big for the vehicle so I went to BROWNS BAY TYRES who did a calculation and they were fine. To remedy the problem he lent me a set of standard wheels to pass the wof. After it passed I explained that the inspectors calculations where wrong his response thanks for letting me know. Don't go to vtnz Albany but anything to do with tyres definitely go and see the 2 guys at Browns Bay tyres.
Kia ora Neighbours, 14 months might seem a long time, but the reeds are rustling as Auckland's next mayoral hopefuls sharpen their plans. Will Phil Goff stand again, who will the centre-right chose ? Read the satory below:
Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿
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Pharmacies across Auckland are now offering a free hepatitis C quick-test, along with effective treatment for anyone who tests positive for the potentially fatal virus.
Risk factors are not just injecting drugs or having a dodgy tattoos - anyone aged 35-69, as well as those who lived in Eastern … View morePharmacies across Auckland are now offering a free hepatitis C quick-test, along with effective treatment for anyone who tests positive for the potentially fatal virus.
Risk factors are not just injecting drugs or having a dodgy tattoos - anyone aged 35-69, as well as those who lived in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa or Asia, is at risk.
Have you ever had a test? What do you think of this new programme?
Dear Neighbours,
I was wondering whether you've ever got a high water bill and you were certain that consumption didn't happen. What have you done in that case?
Our 3 people family average waterconsumption is about 250liters/day, for the May-June period we've got a bill for … View moreDear Neighbours,
I was wondering whether you've ever got a high water bill and you were certain that consumption didn't happen. What have you done in that case?
Our 3 people family average waterconsumption is about 250liters/day, for the May-June period we've got a bill for 2500liters/day!!!!! $377! We've checked the metre is read correctly, and there is no current waterleak.
The metre is 40 years old. And we were shocked to see that bill, while knowing we were at home with no changes whatsoever in our consumption. We were not watering anything...
Have you had experience like this before? What did you do?
Thanks,
Peter
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Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.
The stronger our immunity, the … View moreAre you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.
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Come and join U3A Browns Bay to Learn, Laugh & Live!
Keep active and enjoy life as a mature 50+ year old by exploring new ideas, new skills and new interests with your local U3A
The ethos of U3A is one of mutual learning - where all members contribute in different ways to create a stimulating … View moreCome and join U3A Browns Bay to Learn, Laugh & Live!
Keep active and enjoy life as a mature 50+ year old by exploring new ideas, new skills and new interests with your local U3A
The ethos of U3A is one of mutual learning - where all members contribute in different ways to create a stimulating 'knowledge sharing' environment.
We are local, social, friendly, low-cost and open to all 50+
We meet on the first Tuesday of the Month (except January) at 10am at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Anzac street Browns Bay. We have wonderful speakers each month. You are welcome to come and see what we do. The image is one of the many groups you can join - 'Books & beyond'
We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime… View moreWe may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime example of how we pioneer the way for our residents.
Events include swimming, bowls, cycling, relay walking and Quiznastics. To up the ante, we’ve incorporated technology solutions to enhance events and to enable residents to connect with all 41 Ryman villages, including those across the Tasman, while they compete!
Auckland Family History Expo 2021
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.
Join us on Friday 13 August to Sunday 15 August 2021 at the … View moreAuckland Family History Expo 2021
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.
Join us on Friday 13 August to Sunday 15 August 2021 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.
FREE (Except for the Friday night opening event at $22 per person).
International Speakers
• Jason Reeve, AncestryAU - platinum sponsor (Australia)
• Michael Higgins, FamilySearch – gold sponsor (Pacific and New Zealand)
• Cassie Gilmartin (Australia)
• Emma and Graham Maxwell (Scotland)
• Dr Julia Laite (UK and Newfoundland)
• Dr Leah Larkin (US)
• Mark Bayley, TheGenealogist (UK)
• Michelle Leonard (Scotland)
• Myko Clelland, Findmypast (UK)
Local speakers:
• Bradley Greer, FamilyTree Maker representative
• Elena Fowler, MyHeritage and Legacy FamilyTree representative
• Fiona Brooker, Memories in Time and Talking Family History
• Jan Gow, Hooked on Genealogy
• Liam Appleton, Research Central, Auckland Libraries
• Leilani Schmidt, Samoan researcher
• Marie Hickey, Research Central, Auckland Libraries
• Mary Shadbolt, Chairperson of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists
• Michelle Patient, aka "the patientgenie" and Talking Family History
Exhibitors
• Alexander Turnbull/National Library of New Zealand/Papers Past • Ancestry • ArchivesNZ • Auckland Libraries • Beehive Books / Hooked on Genealogy • FamilySearch • FamilyTree DNA • FamNet • FIBIS (Families of British India Society) • Guild of One Name Studies • Memories In Time • Mentis and Family Tree Maker • MyHeritage • National Army Museum (Kippenberger Research Library) • New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. and English, Māori, Irish, Pacific Island and Scottish interest groups • NZDF Personnel Archives & Medals • Wales – New Zealand Family History Society •
Thank you to our sponsors.
The Auckland Family History Expo would not be possible without the financial support of our fabulous sponsors:
Alexander Turnbull/National Library, AncestryAU, Auckland Council Libraries, FamilySearch, FamilyTree Maker, Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of NZ Society of Genealogists), MyHeritage, New Zealand Society of Genealogists
Ancestry is a Platinum Sponsor of the Auckland Family History Expo and also the Christchurch Family History Expo being held on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August in Tūranga Library, Christchurch
To book for Friday night see:
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...
For information for Saturday and Sunday see:
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...
Last week we held our School holiday programmes which included Cafe Cooking 101, Barista & our brand new course - Mocktails & Bartending. This is a fun, engaging and highly practical course where you learn the principles of mixing beverages while preparing classic mocktails. It also … View moreLast week we held our School holiday programmes which included Cafe Cooking 101, Barista & our brand new course - Mocktails & Bartending. This is a fun, engaging and highly practical course where you learn the principles of mixing beverages while preparing classic mocktails. It also includes a restaurant service workshop. Here are the students from some of the high schools in Auckland with their Mocktails - Virgin Piña colada, Virgin Mojito, Virgin Blue Breeze and a Fruit Sunrise.
More dates available on our website for the October School Holidays.
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