Please dispose of fireworks properly
đĽ URGENT: Please do not put used fireworks in your paper-recycling!
Unfortunately we had a fire this morning in Whangaumu Bay, when used fireworks caught alight and had to be dumped, then extinguished by volunteer firefighters.
𧨠HOW TO DISPOSE OF USED FIREWORKS đ§¨
1ď¸âŁ Please soak used fireworks in a bucket of water overnight.
2ď¸âŁ Put the wet fireworks in your standard rubbish bag - they cannot be recycled
Suellenâs sweet Christmas tradition
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 Suellenâs 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 cafĂŠ has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellenâs apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
Click read more for the recipe.
Rubbish collections over Christmas
It's Christmas week! đ Rubbish collections which are usually on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will run one day later to avoid sending the workers out on Christmas Day (Wednesday 25 September 2024).
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Back to normal next week (yep even New Years Day)
Massive shout-out to our pick-up crews who are working hard no matter the weather.