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Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

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2189 days ago

Recipe: Gooey Hot Chocolate Pudding

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Are you looking for a last minute Christmas Special recipe?
This recipe is “forgiving” in the sense that it is quick to assemble and does not seem to matter if the quantities are not precisely measured.

Ingredients (Serves 6)
100 g Butter

100 g Caster sugar

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Are you looking for a last minute Christmas Special recipe?
This recipe is “forgiving” in the sense that it is quick to assemble and does not seem to matter if the quantities are not precisely measured.

Ingredients (Serves 6)
100 g Butter

100 g Caster sugar

4 Eggs

2 Tbsp Milk

125 g Flour

1 Tbsp Baking powder

2 Tbsp Cocoa powder, dark


Sauce
250 ml Water

100 g Soft brown sugar

2 Tbsp Cocoa powder


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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2189 days ago

Wishing you a safe and happy start to 2020!

The Team from Auckland Council

We are taking a break until 6 January 2020. We don’t monitor Neighbourly outside of business hours or on public holidays. On other days and during business hours, we will have limited monitoring and our response time might be longer than usual. For immediate information on all council services … View moreWe are taking a break until 6 January 2020. We don’t monitor Neighbourly outside of business hours or on public holidays. On other days and during business hours, we will have limited monitoring and our response time might be longer than usual. For immediate information on all council services and facilities visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz... or call 09 301 0101 at any time. Wishing you a safe and happy start to 2020. ^Melodie & team.

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2189 days ago

Give the gift of giving this Christmas & be in to WIN!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the … View more
Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the envy of all tour-goers by spending two nights.

To be in the draw all you need to do is enter the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ raffle below. Give to an important cause this Christmas and be in to win! 💕

Find out more and enter here.

Raffle closes on 6th January.

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2192 days ago

The weird things Aucklanders tried recycling this year

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Firearms, ammunition, swords, dead animals, chemicals, tree stumps and Christmas trees are just some of the strange things Aucklanders have attempted to recycle this year.
However, the contest for the most unexpected items went to those who tried to recycle a samurai sword and an artificial hip … View more
Firearms, ammunition, swords, dead animals, chemicals, tree stumps and Christmas trees are just some of the strange things Aucklanders have attempted to recycle this year.
However, the contest for the most unexpected items went to those who tried to recycle a samurai sword and an artificial hip joint.
Auckland Council is pleading with residents to be wary of what they recycle, as it reveals some of the weird items found in the yellow-top recycling bins in 2019.
Anyone who attempted to recycled prohibited items bubble wrap, plastic bags, ribbons, batteries, food scraps, clothing, footwear, electronics, broken glass, polystyrene and single-use coffee cups should consider themselves an addition to "Santa's Naughty List", Auckland Council said.
Are you on the naughty list? What weird things have you tried recycling?

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2190 days ago

Will you check out Auckland's biggest NYE?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Are you in the city for New Year's Eve? Auckland is putting on it's biggest-ever downtown event, a forerunner of how it hopes to launch America's Cup year 2021. Does this sound like you ? Read the story below :

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2190 days ago

Let’s respect the neighbourhood we live in

The Team from Auckland Council

If you see dumped rubbish call 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).

Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.

Your waste is your responsibility. For more information on how to dispose of unwanted items check out aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Find out more

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2192 days ago

Goodbye neighborly

Safin from Pakuranga Heights

I AM HERE TO SAY GOODBYE TO NEIGHBORLY
WHICH I LOVE ❤ SO MUCH !! MY HUSBAND SAYS I AM ON THIS APP EVERY 20 SECONDS AND HE CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE!
WE ARGUED AND HE TOLD ME TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HIM OR THE PAGE.
SO I'M GOING TO BE OFFLINE FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE I PACK HIS BAGS … View more
I AM HERE TO SAY GOODBYE TO NEIGHBORLY
WHICH I LOVE ❤ SO MUCH !! MY HUSBAND SAYS I AM ON THIS APP EVERY 20 SECONDS AND HE CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE!
WE ARGUED AND HE TOLD ME TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HIM OR THE PAGE.
SO I'M GOING TO BE OFFLINE FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE I PACK HIS BAGS AND CALL HIM AN UBER! I'LL BE RIGHT BACK.....

(Hope it gave you a laugh...
Merry Christmas and a happy new year neighbors!! good luck everyone and stay safe, see you in 2020) 🎄💛

2190 days ago

Owairoa School skirt (size 10)

Mayur from Howick

My daughter just finished her primary and I wanna give away her skirt which is in good condition. Should fit year 5 and 6 girls.

Cheers!

Free

2190 days ago

Kids bike

Mayur from Howick

Free kids bike outside 164 ridge road. Needs a new paddle though.

Cheers!

Free

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2191 days ago

Longest Day

Janita from Driving Miss Daisy - Botany

“We would love to get you out and about today, New Zealand’s summer solstice is here! Make the most of the longest daylight hours by visiting friends or having a dinner out. We will transport you where you need to go.”

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2190 days ago

Mega blok fire engine

Joanne Leslie from Half Moon Bay

$10.00 Mega bloks fire engine 30cm wide x 22cm high. ladder can rise. In excellent condition. No damage. Also have a helicopter, car transporter and over 100 mega bloks.

Price: $10

2190 days ago

Swarovski crystal nevklace

Joanne Leslie from Half Moon Bay

44cm Swarovski crystal necklace. In perfect condition. No damage at all. Have paperwork to prove this belongs to me.

Price: $70

2190 days ago

Wasgij jigsaw puzzles

Joanne Leslie from Half Moon Bay

$15.00 for both. 2 x 100 piece jigsaw puzzles. All the pieces are there.

Price: $15

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2190 days ago

Kids car park hot wheels extreme ramp - SOLD

Joanne Leslie from Half Moon Bay

Kids hot wheels car park with extreme ramps. 25cm high x 70cm wide. In excellent condition. No damage or breaks anywhere.

Price: $30

2191 days ago

My Ealder son is offering tutoring

Rowson from Bucklands Beach

Services offered: I tutor Year 11 and 12 Maths (both NCEA & CIE) as well as IGCSE and AS Level Physics

Areas serviced: I provide in-person lessons around Howick and Pakuranga can contact students through video chat (Skype, Hangouts etc.)

Availability: 

Flexible during the long holidays and … View more
Services offered: I tutor Year 11 and 12 Maths (both NCEA & CIE) as well as IGCSE and AS Level Physics

Areas serviced: I provide in-person lessons around Howick and Pakuranga can contact students through video chat (Skype, Hangouts etc.)

Availability: 

Flexible during the long holidays and can adjust time together when school starts

Summary:
I’m a soon-to-be Year 13 student at Macleans College with a specific expertise in mathematics, having completed & self studied for recent examinations, attaining top results. At IGCSE level I was awarded Top in the World for Mathematics and Top in New Zealand for Computer Science. I also received the Top Achiever Award for 4 A*s at IGCSE level. As someone familiar with the NZ Education System, I aim to provide a supportive and accepting tutoring experience.

Contact number: Sadat-02102895236

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