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1532 days ago

Certificate in Classic Cooking - Part Time (10 weeks)

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Have fun while learning important cookery techniques as you prepare a range of classic dishes.
This programme draws on the French culinary tradition but also embraces an Asian influence to reflect ingredients and techniques popular in contemporary New Zealand.
Some of the dishes include: Salad of … View more
Have fun while learning important cookery techniques as you prepare a range of classic dishes.
This programme draws on the French culinary tradition but also embraces an Asian influence to reflect ingredients and techniques popular in contemporary New Zealand.
Some of the dishes include: Salad of beetroot, goats cheese, candied almonds + Vinaigrette, Beef Ragout, caramelised baby onions, rosemary, Mashed potatoes, Thai chill beef with seasonal Asian greens, Chicken breast with thyme and mustard cream sauce, wilted spinach, dauphinoise potatoes and more.
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Part-time: 10 weeks, Weds & Thursday evenings from 3pm - 8pm.
Starts: 19 Jan 2022 - 24 March 2022

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1532 days ago

HOMED - WESTERN HOMES - LATEST ISSUE OUT NOW

Reporter Homed - Western Homes

Look inside today's Homed Western Homes for our feature home on Oioi (Hobsonville) on offer through Celeste Rutherford of Ray White Hobsonville and many others to choose from.

LOOKING TO BUY YOUR DREAM HOME
Look no further than the Western Homes - Out now.... in YOUR mailbox!
16 Pages … View more
Look inside today's Homed Western Homes for our feature home on Oioi (Hobsonville) on offer through Celeste Rutherford of Ray White Hobsonville and many others to choose from.

LOOKING TO BUY YOUR DREAM HOME
Look no further than the Western Homes - Out now.... in YOUR mailbox!
16 Pages including hints, tips and advice and many listings to choose from and see which agents are active in your area.

SELLING YOUR HOME?
Contact your preferred Real Estate Agent to get your property featured in the Homed - Western Homes

Distribution & Delivery:
- 87,900 copies delivered free to letterboxes (including those that say "No Junk Mail"), Real Estate offices and select distribution points every Thursday inside the full run of the Western Leader and parts of the North Harbour News and NorWest News.
This delivery goes not only the active buyers, but ALSO to the all important passive buyer who isn't necessarily looking on listing sites

For more information:
- Please ask your agent to contact Michael Sherwin on 027 296 3305 or michael.sherwin@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000, choose option 7 or go to www.fixmydelivery.co.nz... or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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1543 days ago

Bluebird Twisties

Leanne from Henderson

What is happening. Years of yummy. The last few months full of air holes and taste like crap. New packet this week tastes alot better but look at the shape. Thick and weird. Don’t think I’ll buy them again. Why change something that doesn’t need changing.

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1532 days ago

Huapai Plus School Summer Holiday Programme

Luke from Huapai - Kumeu

Dear Parents & Caregivers,
We are back!
Huapai Plus will be opening our doors from Monday 6th December for before & after school care. We are very excited to be able to open and spend the end of this very up and down year with you.
For those that have current bookings with us these will … View more
Dear Parents & Caregivers,
We are back!
Huapai Plus will be opening our doors from Monday 6th December for before & after school care. We are very excited to be able to open and spend the end of this very up and down year with you.
For those that have current bookings with us these will now become active bookings, if you wish to cancel your booking for the remainder of the term please contact us.
For those who don’t have a booking, a new booking for the term will need to be made.
We will be opening from Midday when school finishes on Wednesday 15th Dec for those that require care. We will have a 12pm-3pm session, these can be made under special bookings these will be followed by our normal after school sessions 3pm-4pm/5pm/6pm, these are made as regular bookings.
Holiday programme bookings are now open. Huapai Plus will be open over the holiday period from Thursday 16th Dec – Thursday 23rd & Monday 10th Jan 2022 – Wednesday 2nd Feb. We have a lot of fun onsite and offsite activities planned to make summer as fun as possible. For those applying for WINZ subsidies please get your forms in asap once you have made your booking. Take a look at our attached programme pamphlet.
All bookings can be made via Aimy Plus, we have attached a link below.
huapaidistrict.aimyplus.com...
6th -15th Dec open for before & after school care
15th Dec open from midday when school finishes for the year
16th -23rd Dec School holiday programme
24th Dec -9th Jan Closed
10th Jan – 2nd Feb School holiday programme
If you have any questions please free to contact us at huapaiplus@hds.school.nz or 027 359 5026
Your Huapai Plus Team.

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1532 days ago

Why it’s important to choose an executor for your will.

Public Trust

When it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on … View moreWhen it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the importance of an executor for your will.
Check out the article in the link below.

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1532 days ago

Dust off that camera...

The Team from Stuff

Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of … View more
Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of our six categories and head online to stuff.co.nz/summersnap to enter!

Our categories are:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Show us what your neighbourhood (and beyond) has to offer and and you could be taking your next photos with your very own Canon EOS.
ENTER NOW

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1533 days ago

Croissants

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

And we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few … View moreAnd we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few days.

1533 days ago

Bake Week

Lyndelle P. from Red Cross Shop Henderson

It’s “Bake Week” so roll-up to Red Cross Henderson to get your baking equipment to make your baking creations.
Come visit us at:
Red Cross Superstore
435 Great North Road, Henderson
(09) 8351152

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1533 days ago

Auckland Council’s staffed facilities to require vaccination passes

The Team from Auckland Council

To reduce the possibility of transmission within our facilities and keep our staff and customers safe:
🔴 For an interim period, all our staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
🔴 People without vaccination … View more
To reduce the possibility of transmission within our facilities and keep our staff and customers safe:
🔴 For an interim period, all our staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
🔴 People without vaccination passes will still be able to access our services, but they may be delivered in a different way than before.

ℹ️ For more information and a list of facilities that do or do not require vaccination passes, click on 'Read More'.

*Comments are turned off on this post to stop the spread of misinformation.

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1533 days ago

Visiting Auckland Museum in 'Red' setting

The Team from Auckland Museum

With the confirmation that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is moving into the COVID-19 Protection Framework 'Red' setting this Friday 3 Dec, we've put together all you need to know for your visit: bit.ly...

All of our galleries and current exhibitions, including the interactive displays … View more
With the confirmation that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is moving into the COVID-19 Protection Framework 'Red' setting this Friday 3 Dec, we've put together all you need to know for your visit: bit.ly...

All of our galleries and current exhibitions, including the interactive displays within them, will be open. Our cafés 1929 and Tuitui will also reopen for seated dining. 🍽️

Remember:
💛 Scan your My Vaccine Pass to enter
📱 Use the NZ COVID Tracer app
😷 Visitors 12+ must wear a mask
↔️ Keep 1m distance from other groups

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1534 days ago

We Say/You Say: How will you be supporting businesses this summer?

Reporter Nor-west News

Kia ora neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $37 million recovery fund for Auckland businesses this morning, which will include 100,000 free vouchers to visit Auckland Council facilities, attractions, and venues.

The goal is to encourage Aucklanders to "rediscover … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $37 million recovery fund for Auckland businesses this morning, which will include 100,000 free vouchers to visit Auckland Council facilities, attractions, and venues.

The goal is to encourage Aucklanders to "rediscover the best of local businesses and visitor attractions" by visiting places like the zoo and museums, or attend summer events organised by community and cultural groups.

What business or attraction would you spend your voucher on this summer? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the conversations section of the Nor-West News.

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1534 days ago

Nearly 120 years later, TG Macarthy continues to help those in need

Public Trust

Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.

1534 days ago

How much light does your houseplant need?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.

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1535 days ago

Heading to the bach this summer?

Climate Insights

Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View more
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Download your Property Climate Report

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1535 days ago

Parts of North Island moving to Red Light this Friday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts … View more
The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts will all move to Red. The rest of the North Island and all of the South Island will move into Orange. These settings will next be reviewed on 13 December.

The existing Auckland boundary will remain in place until 17 January, and no new travel restrictions will be put in place. Vaccine passes will also come into force with the traffic light system.

Find out more about the new traffic light settings by region on this interactive map.

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