452 days ago

Bake Off for Memories - 22 September 2024

Krissy Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Join Alzheimers NZ and Flames Comfort Hotel on September 22nd at 11am in support of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with a special fundraising event. For just $15, you can attend and even participate in their exciting baking competition. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or just want to enjoy a day of fun, there’s something for everyone with these baking categories:

- Classic Cakes
- Creative Tray Bakes
- A Touch of Nostalgia
- Around the World Baked Goods

Not into baking? No worries! Their event will also feature a variety of engaging talks and presentations from industry experts, including:

- Rosa, our pastry chef, trained at the prestigious Le Corden Bleu in America

- Sandra from Kiwicakes in Whangarei
- Huia from Thermomix

- Prem from Maximised Nutrition

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to raise money and awareness for a worthy cause.

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The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
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