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The Tannery in New Lynn is selling gender-neutral gingerbread people.
SIOBHAN DOWNES ‘‘It’s become a really good conversation piece in the cafe.’’Andre Cettina An Auckland cafe is spicing things up by… View moreBikkie back lash misses joke - As in Today's Western Leader, Thursday 14 November
The Tannery in New Lynn is selling gender-neutral gingerbread people.
SIOBHAN DOWNES ‘‘It’s become a really good conversation piece in the cafe.’’Andre Cettina An Auckland cafe is spicing things up by ditching the traditional ‘‘ginger bread man’’for a more inclusive title. About a month ago, The Tannery in New Lynn changed the label on its jar of biscuits tor ead:‘‘gingerbread gender-netural person’’. Owner Andre Cettina said the move had been inspired by a customer who questioned why the human-shaped biscuits were called ‘‘gingerbread men’’ and not ‘‘ginger bread people’’.‘‘It was completely tongue-in-cheek at the start,’’ he said. ‘‘But it’s become a really good conversation piece in the cafe.’’Cettina said because the jar was on the front counter, customers had been taking photos and sharing them on social media. ‘‘We’ve had a lot of people commenting saying‘ stop being so pedantic, it’s just a biscuit’.I had to reply to them going, ‘Did you miss the whole point?
However,Cettina said he had also received positive feedback from customers who saw the humour in the name change.‘‘It used to be that 90 per cent of the time we sold [the biscuits ],it was to kids. There’s alot more people buying them now, which is quite funny.’’The Tannery was not the only business to have given the gingerbread man a modern makeover. In April, UK super-market chain Co-op Food said it was launching a new gingerbread ‘‘person’’.The supermarket ran a campaign asking the public to come up with name ideas for the gender-neutral character, who was eventually called:‘‘Crumbs’’.
My opinion is why are you changing a sex of a fairy tale story which is already a part of kid's stories of today?
If anyone does not know the sex of themselves, check between your legs what sex you are.
Are we getting to PC Madness about this? Wake up people. Jesus is coming soon. He will come to judge this world and everything in it.
Matt
Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?
We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to… View moreHi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?
We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to do, we thought we’d put our own spin on it instead. One that is much more focused on community over consumerism, and equally about giving as it is about getting.
Curious?
Kicking off today and running through 'til Monday 2 December, we are doing our annual buy-one-give-one campaign.
That means for every Christmas Gift Box or Christmas Cracker set purchased, we’ll also give one to City Missions and food banks across the country to support families in need. Our aim is to give back to an organisation within the community that each of our customers live in.
The best part? There’s no car park congestion, over-crowded shopping malls or #walmartfights involved. You can shop online from the comfort of your own home, with the knowledge that you’re also doing good for fellow Kiwis in their own community.
You could say that our version of Black Friday is in fact a whole lot more colourful, adding brightness to what might otherwise be a fairly bleak Christmas for many families in New Zealand.
Together, we can make Christmas a bright and tasty time for families in need - and that sounds like a pretty good deal, don’t you think?!
Whether you’re buying for an avid foodie, a wannabe masterchef, a time-poor parent, or a student who needs help to step their signature spag bol up a notch, our Christmas Gift sets are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, are all gluten-free, with no MSG, and all-natural!
You’ll find more information about Raptor Naturals, our Christmas Gift Boxes and our Christmas Crackers on our website - www.raptornaturals.co.nz
Thanks for your support
Rachael and the Raptor Naturals team
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This Thursday, all services operated by NZ Bus will not run between 8:15am and 2:45pm. This is due to drivers meeting to discuss their collective agreement.
NZ Bus operates some of our busiest routes along Dominion, Sandringham, Mt Eden and Manukau Roads, as well as other routes across the wider … View moreThis Thursday, all services operated by NZ Bus will not run between 8:15am and 2:45pm. This is due to drivers meeting to discuss their collective agreement.
NZ Bus operates some of our busiest routes along Dominion, Sandringham, Mt Eden and Manukau Roads, as well as other routes across the wider Auckland region. All services run by other operators will be running. School buses, trains and ferries are not affected.
We understand that this will be frustrating for our customers and apologise for the inconvenience. We’re working closely with NZ Bus to minimise disruption and make sure drivers will return to work as soon as possible after the meeting.
Start 2020 with the right tools and support. Call us for a free assessment to discuss your child’s needs.
Here’s the full line up for December 6th Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays night! (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). Great food, great music, good times 😃. Save the date at www.facebook.com.... First Friday of the month.
Joining us will be:
- Che Lucio BBQ – The … View moreHere’s the full line up for December 6th Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays night! (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). Great food, great music, good times 😃. Save the date at www.facebook.com.... First Friday of the month.
Joining us will be:
- Che Lucio BBQ – The Argentinean woodfired BBQ maestros! Be ready to be seduced by their succulent meat dishes.
- Manila Eats – Delivering up their eye-catching gourmet burgers and tasty fries.
- Eat Adlib - They have fast become a “snooze you lose” favourite amongst the Food Truck Friday (FTF) crowd. Get them before they sell out. They will be bringing their primo fried bread delights and yum raw fish dish.
- Akemi's Gyoza! - Bringing their authentic Japanese Dumplings that just get you carving more.
- Carmel - Israeli street food. - They will be serving up her pita pockets of perfection. Their falafel pita’s are vegan friendly and are on Auckland foodies most wanted list.
- Mister Gelato - Satisfying all your ice cream cravings. Their hand-crafted gelato is a flavourful blend of passion and quality ingredients. Amongst their tasty flavours they will also have a special flavour for the night, the must try before you die fruit, the Durian flavour!
- Victor & Vern's - Delivering your coffee, iced chocolate and homemade soda fix.
On the night we will also have the DJ’s from the TAT South Vinyl Collective back again spinning vinyl, The ReCreators FREE creative children’s workshops and playzones in our community hub.
Grab some tasty food, catch up with friends, enjoy the fun community vibes. Plenty of seating available outside or inside or picnic in the park. Plenty of parking available. Walking or cycling up is even easier. Remember by biking you could be in with the chance of winning one of 5 $20 dinner vouchers. See you there!
Also remember to like the Facebook page for updates 👍. www.facebook.com...
Thanks again to our sponsors Barfoot & Thompson Glendene and Barfoot and Thompson Henderson for helping make this all happen!
Hello there
In short, my dear friend has recently come out of an almost year long mentally & physically abusive relationship & I am hoping to reach out to the masses to get her back on her feet.
Please click on the below link & check out my Give A Little page & donate if you wish … View moreHello there
In short, my dear friend has recently come out of an almost year long mentally & physically abusive relationship & I am hoping to reach out to the masses to get her back on her feet.
Please click on the below link & check out my Give A Little page & donate if you wish to, but more so, again, only if you feel comfortable in doing so, please pass my below link onto anyone you know who would be happy to make a donation, even if it's only $1 or $2, if I can reach out to 5,000 people & they donate that small amount, my goal will have been reached & I would be able to spread some true Christmas joy to a family in need.
I am new to this Give A Little thing, but needed to do something to help someone very close to me, out of her current predicament. I have set up a Give A Little page for my friend & her young kids who have become victims of a situation that has left them homeless & with no car. If you wish to ask any questions or know more information I will reply to any messages I receive.
Below is the link to my Give a Little page:
givealittle.co.nz...
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read my post & please, even if it's only to 1 or 2 people you know who might also be willing to donate, passing my post/link on, will help me tremendously in my quest.
Sincerest Regards
Yvonne
Hi neighbours,
There is one common reason that is accounting for one-quarter of all immediate failures of driving tests - out of the options below, what do you think is the common reason Kiwis don't pass the test? Vote in our poll.
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Drop for Youth is a unique fundraising event organised by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Join now on a new fitness membership at Auckland Council Pools and Leisure and pay nothing until 1 February 2020*.
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After finally finding an alternative to the hugely available plastic and aluminum nespresso pods .
We are finally able to release 2 new coffees in a COMPOSTABLE Nespresso compatible pod .
Available in packs of 8 for $10 for a limited time
100% Plant based
Twenty Two - Intense … View moreAfter finally finding an alternative to the hugely available plastic and aluminum nespresso pods .
We are finally able to release 2 new coffees in a COMPOSTABLE Nespresso compatible pod .
Available in packs of 8 for $10 for a limited time
100% Plant based
Twenty Two - Intense bitter chocolate , cuts through milk, 5/6 for strength - blend (black capsule)
Fifty Five - Rich chocolate tones with subtle floral notes . Great as a short black, 3.5/6 for strength - single origin (white capsule)
Happy to do letterbox dropoffs on Nixon rd at this stage
www.localherocoffeeworks.com...
Since we all love our mattress, it stands for a simple reason that we should also take care of it. Since mattresses don’t last forever and health experts recommend that you replace your mattress after 7 to 8 years threshold. This way you can experience the comfort of sleeping on a mattress that … View moreSince we all love our mattress, it stands for a simple reason that we should also take care of it. Since mattresses don’t last forever and health experts recommend that you replace your mattress after 7 to 8 years threshold. This way you can experience the comfort of sleeping on a mattress that is hygienic and provides you adequate support so you can enjoy some much-needed sleep. The older mattresses are subjected to
The Night Noodle Markets opens next Friday 29th November at Auckland’s Victoria Park, where noodles will be flying off your dish and into your mouth!
We have your meal prep sorted for 10 nights! #misofull
CLICK HERE for the official map and menu
When: Friday 29 Nov - Sunday 8 Dec
Where: … View moreThe Night Noodle Markets opens next Friday 29th November at Auckland’s Victoria Park, where noodles will be flying off your dish and into your mouth!
We have your meal prep sorted for 10 nights! #misofull
CLICK HERE for the official map and menu
When: Friday 29 Nov - Sunday 8 Dec
Where: Auckland’s Victoria Park
Hours: Open from 4pm - 10pm daily
(9pm close on the last night)
Cashless: Just tap or swipe
Free Entry
Live Entertainment
Licenced Bar
Dogs welcome on a leash
Got what it takes to be more Neighbourly? You could win an exclusive concert in your neighbourhood from one of the supporting acts from this summer’s SIX60 tour.
We also have 20 DOUBLE PASSES to give away to Neighbourly members for each of the regional concerts.
To be eligible, we’ll … View moreGot what it takes to be more Neighbourly? You could win an exclusive concert in your neighbourhood from one of the supporting acts from this summer’s SIX60 tour.
We also have 20 DOUBLE PASSES to give away to Neighbourly members for each of the regional concerts.
To be eligible, we’ll need to see you being more Neighbourly. Whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting a neighbour to join the site (we’ve pulled together a few more ideas here).
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