Browns Bay news is brought to you by the team at North Shore Times
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
Here's a great dish to make the most of asparagus when they're at their best.
Serves 4
Ingredients
20 Asparagus, spears (5-6 asparagus spears per person)
½ tsp Sugar
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Mayonnaise
… View moreHere's a great dish to make the most of asparagus when they're at their best.
Serves 4
Ingredients
20 Asparagus, spears (5-6 asparagus spears per person)
½ tsp Sugar
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Mayonnaise
50 g Parmigiano cheese, grated
Directions
1. Snap off the asparagus ends or peel the last 2-3 centimetres.
2. Heat a pot of water to blanch the asparagus.
3. Add salt and sugar to the water — this helps heighten the green colour of the asparagus.
4. When water reaches a rolling boil, add the asparagus. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Drain in a sink with cold running water and ice if you have it.
6. Remove from the water when cool and drain and place on a serving plate.
7. Combine the parmigiano and mayonnaise and pour over the asparagus.
8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.
For the Mayonnaise recipe follow the link below!
A High Court review into Auckland Council's approval of a revitalisation project is a political move…
We all know how important it is to finish well. There is nothing more frustrating to see our children having a fantastic year and then “dropping the ball” in the last few weeks and losing momentum. Term 4 sees a consolidation of work learnt during the year and developing a platform to launch … View moreWe all know how important it is to finish well. There is nothing more frustrating to see our children having a fantastic year and then “dropping the ball” in the last few weeks and losing momentum. Term 4 sees a consolidation of work learnt during the year and developing a platform to launch the next academic year. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that our students are motivated until the end and well prepared for the next step. Call now to book your free assessment and introductory lesson.
The call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!
National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019
To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds … View moreThe call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!
National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019
To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds from Yates flower range including flowers for colour & bees.
We’re also on the search for Yates Budding Young Gardener 2019, the lucky winner will become a Yates Kid Ambassador for one year and win a family trip for four, to Hawaii. Entries close 6th October.
T's & C's apply.
A very special outdoor screening of The Greatest Showman (starring Hugh Jackman) is happening at Shoesmith Domain in Warkworth on October 19. Bring your own picnic and some sort of seating.
We're on the hunt for people who've passed "inheritance" on to their kids while still alive? i.e. you haven't made them wait for it to be distributed by a will. Do you fit the bill? Get in touch with susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz
Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ … View moreHere at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ go bag with survival essentials, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you can get through any situation.
This month also coincides with International Day of Disaster Reduction on October 13th and New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, on Thursday, October 17th at 1.30pm.
Let us know how you’re preparing for anything in your home, at work or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZprepared
The Greens are supporting the voting age being dropped to 16. Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.
What do you … View moreThe Greens are supporting the voting age being dropped to 16. Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.
What do you think?
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!
Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!
Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!
Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!
Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.
For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free … View moreDo you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone
We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Sorry to have to write this post but it might save a precious pet's life. Please take extra care with your dogs and cats in Castor Bay. It very, very sad. A missing cat was found dead near a poison bait station in Castor Bay. This is a horrible death that no pet should ever have endure. I … View moreSorry to have to write this post but it might save a precious pet's life. Please take extra care with your dogs and cats in Castor Bay. It very, very sad. A missing cat was found dead near a poison bait station in Castor Bay. This is a horrible death that no pet should ever have endure. I blame Auckland Council for this. I am part of group that has been asking Auckland Council to make it safe for our pets and small children and we get the most rubbish responses from them.
This year when you vote think of your pets. Paw Justice are interviewing all perspective Mayors that have agreed to be interviewed and asking specific questions around our pets.They are streaming those interviews on Facebook over the weekend.
With all the harm being done to our pets we need to consider them very carefully when we vote. This video will give you some insight on two Mayoral candidates and gives insight on Phil Goff as he did not want to talk about our pets. This is more information to consider. Some very interesting facts… View moreWith all the harm being done to our pets we need to consider them very carefully when we vote. This video will give you some insight on two Mayoral candidates and gives insight on Phil Goff as he did not want to talk about our pets. This is more information to consider. Some very interesting facts came out on these interviews.
The more information we have the better.
" Paw Justice
Thank you to mayoral candidates, John Tamiheri and Craig Lord, for talking to us about issues affecting pet owners in Auckland and what we can expect if they are elected. We invited Mayor Phil Goff to speak with us, but unfortunately, this invitation was not taken up and we couldn't secure an interview.
vimeo.com...
Watch the interviews and see what they have to say about transparency and fairness of Council processes, dog registration fees, the RPMP, and..."
here's a chance to stop your cravings for a low price of $45 for 4 weeks. please contact me if you are interested. new group starts mid october
Hi neighbours, the number of people reporting illegal dumping is on the rise and Auckland Council continues to prosecute offenders.
Just last week, two people were in court on charges relating to illegal dumping.
What do you do when you see illegal dumping?
Please put NFP if you do not want your … View moreHi neighbours, the number of people reporting illegal dumping is on the rise and Auckland Council continues to prosecute offenders.
Just last week, two people were in court on charges relating to illegal dumping.
What do you do when you see illegal dumping?
Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used in print.
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…