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Urgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. … View moreUrgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. Win/win.
Dear neighbours,
As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View moreDear neighbours,
As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.
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Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.
A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View moreMobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.
A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.
What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?
Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!
Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Are you … View moreIt's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.
For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.
Ngā manaakitanga!
Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.
Our friends at Conscious Kids NZ are running an awesome initiative to keep the kids busy in lockdown! They get to learn how reuse, recycle & repurpose all while getting busy and creative.
Check out the details in the Read More link below, share your creations and be in to win!
To do our part, here's two phrases we believe everyone should know in Te Reo Māori.
Hi neighbours,
What’s your local Covid-19 testing centre, and has it been busy or empty lately?
Please vote and comment!
Once again Covid19 has forced the postponement of the Women's Multicultural Celebration Lunch which was to have taken place on Sept 18th 2021. The organisers have decided to hold it in March 2022 to connect with International Women's Day, i
We will confirm the new date as soon as it is … View moreOnce again Covid19 has forced the postponement of the Women's Multicultural Celebration Lunch which was to have taken place on Sept 18th 2021. The organisers have decided to hold it in March 2022 to connect with International Women's Day, i
We will confirm the new date as soon as it is all settled.
This event was fully sold out and there were a number of people waiting for cancellations. As a popular event for the women of our community, we anticipate it will remain so.
If you have tickets these are still valid, and we hope you will be happy to retain them. If you prefer to receive a refund, please contact bpwfranklin.tickets@gmail.com with your request and your name and bank account number. If tickets are refunded they will be on-sold, so please consider carefully before deciding to let your ticket go.
Here's hoping it will be third-time lucky !
Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced … View moreSweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced cookery student Reesha from home during Lockdown 2021.
Find recipe on our blog, link below.
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.
Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View moreHey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.
Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.
This is a simple home-made lockdown, comfort recipe.
Rich in chocolate, moist, fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness prepared by our Cookery, Advanced student Sam at home during the August Lockdown 2021.
Hi neighbours!
Hope you keeping well and safe!
My name is Rajan and I’m a mixed media Artist. I mostly do Botanical Drawings and Birds. I love using watercolours, coloured pencils and charcoal to create artwork with! I believe that drawing and painting are skills that can be learned by anyone. … View moreHi neighbours!
Hope you keeping well and safe!
My name is Rajan and I’m a mixed media Artist. I mostly do Botanical Drawings and Birds. I love using watercolours, coloured pencils and charcoal to create artwork with! I believe that drawing and painting are skills that can be learned by anyone. It doesn't require talent - just passion, knowledge, and practice.
I have started a YouTube channel this year where I do little tutorials.
www.youtube.com...
I want to share the skills I have leaned and so I am here to invite you to my channel page.
My tutorials, advice etc. is totally free and always will be. I simply enjoy creating these videos & interacting in the comments is what keeps me going. Hope you will enjoy my videos and find them inspiring, don’t hesitate if you have any question.
..and please subscribe and click the notification bell to stay up to date with my content.
Feel free to send me a direct email with any queries at rajansingh31@hotmail.com or leave a comment for me on my channel.
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FACEBOOK → www.facebook.com...
Thankyou
Rajan
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