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The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with … View moreThe festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
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Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the mag
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Have you been crafting or making handmade gifts this year? We'd love to hear about it!
Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Check out these beautiful bags made by our talented volunteer Mary upcycling donated items. ♻️💝
Every purchase helps support our community. Pop in to find more … View moreHave you been crafting or making handmade gifts this year? We'd love to hear about it!
Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Check out these beautiful bags made by our talented volunteer Mary upcycling donated items. ♻️💝
Every purchase helps support our community. Pop in to find more one-of-a-kind treasures.
Neighbourly members across the country have been sharing their festive decor to be in to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home. We've narrowed the entries down to six finalists (our toughest feat yet!).
Now it's up to you!
Click on the name of the finalist to see all of their … View moreNeighbourly members across the country have been sharing their festive decor to be in to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home. We've narrowed the entries down to six finalists (our toughest feat yet!).
Now it's up to you!
Click on the name of the finalist to see all of their photos before you cast your merry vote!
Nishan Wijesinghe from Te Atatu South - See all photos here
Mark Williams from Tamatea - See all photos here
Linda Clack from Cockle Bay - See all photos here
Luke Murphy from Hornby - See all photos here
Joanne Isles from Hokowhitu - See all photos here
Kirstyn Tait from Wigram - See all photos here
The finalist with the most votes will win the title of NZ's Merriest Home and $200 to go toward more Christmas goodies!
You can also enlarge the images below by clicking on them. Happy voting, neighbours!
Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time? Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
Visit us today - we’re open until 4pm!
Find unique, thoughtful, and budget-friendly gifts at the IHC Op Shop. Every purchase supports a great cause.
We’re open until Christmas Eve (closing at 1 PM), so stop by and find the perfect pre-loved treasures.
Shop hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM… View moreVisit us today - we’re open until 4pm!
Find unique, thoughtful, and budget-friendly gifts at the IHC Op Shop. Every purchase supports a great cause.
We’re open until Christmas Eve (closing at 1 PM), so stop by and find the perfect pre-loved treasures.
Shop hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you.
The festive season is nearly here—what better way to celebrate than by giving yourself or others the chance to win a stunning, brand-new home in Clarks Beach, Auckland!
Valued at over $1 million, this fully furnished home features three bedrooms, plus a spacious open-plan kitchen, living, and … View moreThe festive season is nearly here—what better way to celebrate than by giving yourself or others the chance to win a stunning, brand-new home in Clarks Beach, Auckland!
Valued at over $1 million, this fully furnished home features three bedrooms, plus a spacious open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area.
Make it your dream home, a holiday retreat, a rental property, or sell it—the choice is yours!
Tickets are just $15 each, and every purchase helps fund life-saving heart research. Get yours today at heartlottery.org.nz.
There's new ones every year, some become classics and some are not so good. What do you consider your favourite Christmas song.
And more importantly, what song would you ban? Share below!
Franklin Arts Centre are having a pop up exhibition in the community gallery space from 16 January to 9 February. We are inviting local artists to submit an artwork to be exhibited in the space.
Submissions are from 15 Dec - 12 January
Send through a photo of the work that you are wanting to … View moreFranklin Arts Centre are having a pop up exhibition in the community gallery space from 16 January to 9 February. We are inviting local artists to submit an artwork to be exhibited in the space.
Submissions are from 15 Dec - 12 January
Send through a photo of the work that you are wanting to submit along with the dimensions and a brief description to franklinartscentre@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
This will be a cash and carry exhibition. This means that works will be able to be taken away by the buyer once the sale has been made. Artists will be contacted if their work sells and may be offered the opportunity to display a second work in the exhibition at our discretion.
We will be offering places in the exhibition to artists on a first come first served basis. Each artist will be allowed to display one work in the exhibition. In the event that there are more spaces than artists for the exhibition, we will offer artists the opportunity to display extra works at our discretion.
Commission on Sales:
15%, plus GST. If you are registered for GST, please let us know.
If you have any further questions, do get in touch.
Pack your bags, hit the open road, or set sail on your next big adventure. With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.
While you’re off enjoying life, we’ll take care of everything back home – from mowing the … View morePack your bags, hit the open road, or set sail on your next big adventure. With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.
While you’re off enjoying life, we’ll take care of everything back home – from mowing the lawns to watering the garden, pulling weeds, and even cleaning the windows.
Ryman residents are free to embrace adventure because they're not tied down with home maintenance stress and security worries. They're rediscovering lost passions and plunging headfirst into new ones whenever they feel like it.
Click find out more to discover the lifestyle.
Bring your Robot smitten kids to our Robot Day at the Drury Community Library 10am - 2pm on 14th Jan
It's well over a year since the 2023 election. Whether you were pleased with the result or not, we'd love to know how you are feeling about the changes the government have made so far?
Share your thoughts below.
Four-day pre-Christmas sale this week at the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am to noon. Buy one, get one free of equal value on all clothing in the store. Best prices and best quality in Pukekohe, check us out on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St. Cash … View moreFour-day pre-Christmas sale this week at the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am to noon. Buy one, get one free of equal value on all clothing in the store. Best prices and best quality in Pukekohe, check us out on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St. Cash only, no Eftpos.
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