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Set to take over Victoria Park for 10 nights, this now iconic pop-up Asian dining extravaganza packs in the dog-friendly family fun from Friday 29 November to Sunday 8th December.
The free event runs daily with live entertainment and a licenced bar from 4pm - 10pm, with doors shutting at 9pm on… View moreSet to take over Victoria Park for 10 nights, this now iconic pop-up Asian dining extravaganza packs in the dog-friendly family fun from Friday 29 November to Sunday 8th December.
The free event runs daily with live entertainment and a licenced bar from 4pm - 10pm, with doors shutting at 9pm on closing night.
To go in the draw to win the VIP date night experience on Monday 2nd December click the button below to enter your details
Entries close Saturday 30th November 2019.
Every Countdown store in New Zealand is giving away a $500 Countdown Gift Card to a local hero.
Choices Flooring’s Floors for Living Spring Catalogue is out NOW!
With inspirational flooring ideas and advice to help you make the right choice, and a range of savings on carpet, timber, laminate, luxury vinyl, and window furnishings, you’re sure to find the floor you’ve been searching … View moreChoices Flooring’s Floors for Living Spring Catalogue is out NOW!
With inspirational flooring ideas and advice to help you make the right choice, and a range of savings on carpet, timber, laminate, luxury vinyl, and window furnishings, you’re sure to find the floor you’ve been searching for.
The Choices Flooring Spring Catalogue is 16 pages full of hints, tips and ideas to inspire you.
And there is a chance to win $5,000 CASH.
Visit Choices Flooring East Tamaki to get your FREE copy, 3/107 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand
A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.
White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their … View moreA challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.
White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their individuality and define themselves as men who have respectful relationships with themselves and their partners – creating happier, healthier communities for us all.
Selling a family car as it's now surplus to our needs. We have had this car for 9 years. The car is well used and has a few scratches and bumps. It gives a great ride and will just keep going.
Has done 190000km
Rego until January 2020
WOF until January 2020
ABS brakes Air conditioning … View moreSelling a family car as it's now surplus to our needs. We have had this car for 9 years. The car is well used and has a few scratches and bumps. It gives a great ride and will just keep going.
Has done 190000km
Rego until January 2020
WOF until January 2020
ABS brakes Air conditioning Central locking Electric Mirrors
Petrol
Cd player with aux cable
Remote locking with
Tinted windows
Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.
You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - … View moreNominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.
You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.
We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
This is a classic recipe - use good quality beef and a tasty ale for the filling.
Ingredients: (Makes 6-8 pies)
1 kg Rump steak, or chuck steak, diced (reserve the fat)
¼ cup Flour
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil, more if needed
200 g Onions, diced
4 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Beef stock
… View moreThis is a classic recipe - use good quality beef and a tasty ale for the filling.
Ingredients: (Makes 6-8 pies)
1 kg Rump steak, or chuck steak, diced (reserve the fat)
¼ cup Flour
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil, more if needed
200 g Onions, diced
4 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Beef stock
2 cups Water, or add more beef stock
1 tsp Marmite
1 cup Beer, an ale or something not too hoppy
100 g Cornflour
½ cup Water, cold
2 packets Flaky pastry, frozen
Cooking directions, Pastry notes and more in the link below!
Our famous Ladies Social Xmas Tournament is on Friday, November 29th. Come and join us for some tennis and good times, wine and lunch. Amazing prizes thanks to our sponsors. Spread the word 🙂 The more the merrier...
Want to explore New Zealand's beautiful backyard?!
Our Readers Tours offer adventurous seniors a perfect combination of sights and unique experiences. With two brand new tours launched for 2020, don't miss your chance to visit some of New Zealand’s hidden gems. From the beautiful … View moreWant to explore New Zealand's beautiful backyard?!
Our Readers Tours offer adventurous seniors a perfect combination of sights and unique experiences. With two brand new tours launched for 2020, don't miss your chance to visit some of New Zealand’s hidden gems. From the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and Aoraki, Mt Cook, to the home of Middle Earth and the geothermal sites of Rotorua
Come join us, where the best makers are made.
You'll learn how to bring your ideas to life.
Only 10 days to go until the 2019 Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test on 24 November!
EMAs allow you to quickly receive important information from relevant government agencies if there is a serious risk to your life, health or property. The upcoming test allows NZ Civil Defence to evaluate the … View moreOnly 10 days to go until the 2019 Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test on 24 November!
EMAs allow you to quickly receive important information from relevant government agencies if there is a serious risk to your life, health or property. The upcoming test allows NZ Civil Defence to evaluate the system to ensure as many people as possible can receive alerts.
We'll pull the weeds, so you can play with your grandkids.
Experience our retirement villages: youtu.be...
Our tasting event is under way. Come in today, Friday or Saturday and taste some products.
Te Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can … View moreTe Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can be used amongst whānau and in employment.
These programmes provide a pathway to develop skills and knowledge to protect, maintain and enrich mātauranga taonga tuku iho for current and future generations from beginners to more advanced levels.
If you’d like to study with us locally in Auckland we’d love to hear from you!
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