Grey Lynn, Auckland

Now's the time for a clean out

The Team from Auckland Council

Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09… View moreEvery area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09 301 0101
• Or visit one of our service centres

Once you’ve made a booking, you’ll be given a timeframe for when collections will happen in your area. You can book as early as you like and cancel if you no longer need the service. Book your inorganic collection today and help reduce waste going to landfill. Book now

Need a Bathroom and Laundry Makeover?

The Team from The Building Guys

Need a Bathroom and Laundry Makeover? Call our friendly Team Today!

We focus on high-quality home improvements with our speciality being your dream kitchen, bathroom and laundry makeover. We promise quality work and to give a fair price.

If you need professional friendly people to help you … View moreNeed a Bathroom and Laundry Makeover? Call our friendly Team Today!

We focus on high-quality home improvements with our speciality being your dream kitchen, bathroom and laundry makeover. We promise quality work and to give a fair price.

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KiwiBurn ticket sought

Brian from Ponsonby

I am trying to find a KiwiBurn ticket to buy for the weekend of 22-27th January. I was at Burning Man this year helping to build a sculpture (PlayaScape), and as a result of being in the US desert when the KiwiBurn tickets went on sale, I missed out on a ticket to my own regional Burn!
So, anyone … View moreI am trying to find a KiwiBurn ticket to buy for the weekend of 22-27th January. I was at Burning Man this year helping to build a sculpture (PlayaScape), and as a result of being in the US desert when the KiwiBurn tickets went on sale, I missed out on a ticket to my own regional Burn!
So, anyone with a spare ticket -I'd love to hear from you, be able to get to KiwiBurn this year.
Thanks, Brian

Auckland Pride 2020: Your festival event guide

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The first Auckland Pride Festival of the new decade is almost upon us and organisers say it will be …

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Recipe: Fried Garlic Prawns with Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.

Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are … View morePrawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.

Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are larger. There are both freshwater and marine varieties. Most prawns are imported frozen into NZ although there is growing local supply. So when you see “fresh” prawns they have generally been defrosted. Fresh prawns in many cases appear green or grey and it is only when cooked, that the colour changes to what we recognise as “pink” prawns. If you buy prawns or scrimps that are pink, this means that they have been cooked.

Then, there are a series of questions to ask:
• Do you cook them in their shells or peel before cooking?
• Do you remove the head and just cook the tail?
• Do you remove the vein (intestinal tract) or black line that runs down the back?

You can use prawns for the same recipe whether they are peeled or deveined. Many people believe that cooking prawns with the shell will enhance the flavour of the broth and result in more succulent prawn meat. The downside is that they are a bit messier to eat. To peel the prawns, you just need to wriggle them a little and ease off the shell, piece by piece.

There is no big deal about cooking prawns with the head on – it is more a cultural thing about people not wanting to see the eyes! The head pulls off easily if you twist it. The tip of the tail can be removed in the same way.
The prawn is de-veined or has the intestinal tract removed as many consider it the prawn more attractive without the black line. It also removes the prawn's stomach waste so that you do not need to eat it! See below for the method.

Like all seafood, prawns should be eaten as soon as possible and not left in the refrigerator for days. If they smell off when you come to cook them, your only choice is to throw them out!

Fried in garlic and paired with home-made mayo showcases these crustaceans at their best.

Check out the full recipe on the link below.

DVDs to go

Chrisi from Sandringham

1 DVD > Sisterhood of the travelling pants - $3
7 DVDs > Complete collection of the original Sabrina the teenage witch Series - $30 lot
4 DVDs > Complete season's 1-4 The Vampire Diaries $35

All DVDs in good, clean and working order;
So too are majority of the cases with exception to… View more1 DVD > Sisterhood of the travelling pants - $3
7 DVDs > Complete collection of the original Sabrina the teenage witch Series - $30 lot
4 DVDs > Complete season's 1-4 The Vampire Diaries $35

All DVDs in good, clean and working order;
So too are majority of the cases with exception to one or two which have minor wear and tear.

Negotiable

Sous vide (water oven)

Bronwyn from Ponsonby

Brand new in the box, needs an electrical transformer ($40 from hardware store) as this item is wired for American use.

Price: $20

Boys P. J. s

Chrisi from Sandringham

Size 10, Boys, Game over pajamas.
Never worn - although I have washed these a couple of times in attempt to gift them.

Price: $10

ZUMBA Fitness Exhilarate

Chrisi from Sandringham

NEW condition (apart from wear around the encasing box sleeve from moving/storage)

Contents contain:
- 7 work out DVDs
- Toning sticks
- Programme guide

DVDs unused and scratch free, Toning sticks still wrapped in their original wrapping too

Price: $30

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View moreGet organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

Borage plants

JEFF from Freemans Bay

Borage is like drugs for bees - the best plant in the world as it provides a lot of food in a 24 hour period. Small plants but they like to be handled gently so this a good time to get them in the ground so they are a decent size at the end of summer. They self seed so you get free plants next … View moreBorage is like drugs for bees - the best plant in the world as it provides a lot of food in a 24 hour period. Small plants but they like to be handled gently so this a good time to get them in the ground so they are a decent size at the end of summer. They self seed so you get free plants next year. Pretty flowers. If you love bees message me.

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