1715 days ago

Urban Forage

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Urban Forage Mahinga Kai started at Auckland Domain with a walk through the lower tracks with Riki Bennett to discover a range of edible and not so edible plants, trees and berries.

The forage was then followed by a gourmet luncheon and some of the menu items were prepared using the Kai cooker.

The main highlight was the Kahikatea Berry Jelly which consisted of berries foraged from a year ago.

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2 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.6% Yes
    84.6% Complete
  • 13.4% No
    13.4% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below!
    2% Complete
1426 votes
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16 hours ago

What's On: U3A Mt Albert

Helen from Mount Albert

Vistors and new members welcome. Interesting guest speakers. Many small interest groups operate between monthly main meetings. Enquiries to U3Amtalbert@gmail.com
U3A Mt Albert
  • Western Springs Garden Community Hall
17 hours ago

Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

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