Avondale, Auckland

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

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1568 days ago

What legacy will you leave?

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Tanya decided to leave a legacy to the Cancer Society when her mother passed away from oral cancer. “Leaving a gift in my will is a way to keep supporting Kiwis facing cancer and help protect the next generation – our children and grandchildren. I’m so appreciative of the Cancer Society’s … View moreTanya decided to leave a legacy to the Cancer Society when her mother passed away from oral cancer. “Leaving a gift in my will is a way to keep supporting Kiwis facing cancer and help protect the next generation – our children and grandchildren. I’m so appreciative of the Cancer Society’s support and incredibly passionate about the research they fund. I hope by leaving a bequest, this will help cancer researchers find a cure.”

You can join Tanya in making the greatest gift of hope for those facing cancer in the future.
Find out more

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1569 days ago

Father's Day - Help a small business AND get Dad something nice

David Downs from SOS Business

If you’ve forgotten about Father’s Day - get him a voucher from www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a small business in need too!
And Aucklanders and Northlanders!
As a way of saying thanks for buying $50 or more of vouchers to your favourite locals, our friends at Goodman Fielder will gift you a … View more
If you’ve forgotten about Father’s Day - get him a voucher from www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a small business in need too!
And Aucklanders and Northlanders!
As a way of saying thanks for buying $50 or more of vouchers to your favourite locals, our friends at Goodman Fielder will gift you a $10 Universal Voucher!

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1570 days ago

Lockdown learning and Coq au vin recipe

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Almost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with … View more
Almost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with raspberry and chocolate, poached pear with creme anglaise , meringue, tuilles Amandine and Coq au Vin with mash potatoes.
Find the recipe of Coq au vin on our blog today

1570 days ago

Is a small business near you delivering?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting … View more
Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting local is easy with Support Local, Aotearoa. Have a browse or show your support by submitting a shoutout to a business near you now. They'll thank you for it.

Thanks for supporting local.
Browse the directory

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1581 days ago

AUCKLAND COUNCIL OPENS "93" PUBLIC TOILETS WHILST DELTA SPREADS AMOUNGST US!!!

Raii from Sunnyvale

Does anybody know what happened to the post about the above subject. It seems to have disappeared.

1570 days ago

BREAKING NEWS---People filmed running away amid unfolding situation in LynnMall shopping centre

Brian from New Lynn

Several people are injured an unfolding situation as an incident is believed to have occurred at the Countdown supermarket in LynnMall shopping centre. Ambulances and police officers are on the scene, as well as reports of the police Eagle helicopter in the area. Footage posted to social media … View moreSeveral people are injured an unfolding situation as an incident is believed to have occurred at the Countdown supermarket in LynnMall shopping centre. Ambulances and police officers are on the scene, as well as reports of the police Eagle helicopter in the area. Footage posted to social media shows people scrambling to get out of the mall, screaming and yelling. Police have confirmed they are at the scene, and the video's caption suggests a firearm is involved. A staffer at Lynn Mall Pharmacy says a person coming to pick up a prescription ran in and alerted them someone in the mall might have a weapon. She says they closed their shutters to keep everyone inside safe - and have been in contacted with another pharmacy in the mall which is also locking down.
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1570 days ago

Upcycled chandelier

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Up your potted plants game with this easy recycling project finished in Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1571 days ago

Sunset

Tania from Point Chevalier

Sunset

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1581 days ago

THIS is a repost from the Titirangi FaceBook page that I am re-sharing - I did NOT write this, and I don't know who did. But ENJOY IT!!!!!!!! 😃

Sharon from Te Atatu South

"Everyone PLEASE be careful because people are going crazy from being locked down at home!
I was just talking about this with the microwave and the toaster while drinking my coffee, and we all agreed that things are getting bad.

I didn’t mention any of this to the washing machine, because … View more
"Everyone PLEASE be careful because people are going crazy from being locked down at home!
I was just talking about this with the microwave and the toaster while drinking my coffee, and we all agreed that things are getting bad.

I didn’t mention any of this to the washing machine, because she puts a different spin on EVERYTHING!! Certainly couldn’t share with the fridge, cause he’s been acting cold and distant!

In the end, the iron straightened me out! She said the situation isn’t all that pressing and all the wrinkles will soon get ironed out!

The vacuum, however, was very unsympathetic…told me to just suck it up buttercup! But the fan was VERY optimistic and gave me hope that it will all blow over soon!

The toilet looked a bit flushed but didn’t say anything when I asked its opinion, but the front door said I was becoming unhinged and the doorknob told me to get a grip!! You can just about guess what the curtains told me: they told me to “pull myself together!”☺️

We will survive 💝"

1574 days ago

Last chance to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View more
This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.

What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!

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1571 days ago

Looking for good lockdown reads?

Tanya from The Women's Bookshop

We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator… View more
We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator
3) Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament: Biography of the preeminent Margaret Wilson
4) Loop Tracks: Remarkable & sensitive - a major new NZ novel
5) Moth: Heartbreaking & heart-warming, set in Partition India
6) Before You Knew My Name: An extraordinary, unputdownable debut novel
7) Greta & Valdin: Captivating, charming & funny
8) Charlie Tangaroa & the Creature from the Sea 8-12yo Action-packed with environmental themes
9) The Piano Girls: Beautifully crafted stories to be savoured
10) One Pot, Pan. Planet: Anna Jones, ‘Queen of greens’ inspires with delicious recipes

Order them now to be collected or couriered at Level 3. Thanks for supporting local and independent bookstores.

The Women’s Bookshop
Shop books now

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1576 days ago

I can help with that

Yvonne from Blockhouse Bay

Hello, my name is Yvonne and I am offering help to anyone out there who needs it or who is lonely.
I am working from home during Level 4 but I can still help you. Some ideas I have are:
1. collecting your groceries for you,
2. walking your dog for you,
3. or even walking with you (we can wear … View more
Hello, my name is Yvonne and I am offering help to anyone out there who needs it or who is lonely.
I am working from home during Level 4 but I can still help you. Some ideas I have are:
1. collecting your groceries for you,
2. walking your dog for you,
3. or even walking with you (we can wear masks and walk 2m apart and still chat),
4. or I can just come along to your letterbox and bring my thermos of coffee and we can sit 2 m apart, with masks on, and simply chat.
I live in Blockhouse Bay but I have a car so a wee drive to you is just fine too.
Yvonne.

1572 days ago

Upskill during Lockdown

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Planning to start your own food business?
Our Food Safety course is available for Online interactive delivery during the 2021 Lockdown followed by an online assessment.
The training is designed for food handlers, food managers and food business owners in hospitality business.
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Thursday, 9 … View more
Planning to start your own food business?
Our Food Safety course is available for Online interactive delivery during the 2021 Lockdown followed by an online assessment.
The training is designed for food handlers, food managers and food business owners in hospitality business.
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Thursday, 9 September from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.

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1572 days ago

FREE + ONLINE - budgeting course

Jacquie from Mount Albert

The next FREE Edge Kingsland CAP Money ONLINE budgeting course is starting on 6th September, run over 3 weeks, on Monday nights from 7:30-8:30pm. If you would to gain more understanding and knowledge around managing your finances this is a great way to do it. To register, please click here … View moreThe next FREE Edge Kingsland CAP Money ONLINE budgeting course is starting on 6th September, run over 3 weeks, on Monday nights from 7:30-8:30pm. If you would to gain more understanding and knowledge around managing your finances this is a great way to do it. To register, please click here capmoney.org... or for more info email Jacquie at conservationcat@icloud.com

1572 days ago

Confused?

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

To is a preposition with several meanings, including “toward” and “until.”
Too is an adverb that can mean “excessively” or “also.”
Two is also pronounced the same as to and too, but it can’t be used instead of either of them because it’s a number.

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