Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Post them here!

2960 days ago

Pasifika 2018 - stall applications now open

The Team from

Bring on the palusami, break out the colourful ei katu: stallholder applications are now open for 2018 Pasifika Festival.

Stalls operate from 9am – 5pm, Saturday 24 March and 10am – 4pm, Sunday 25 March 2018. Stall sites are available for food and craft, or to promote community … View more
Bring on the palusami, break out the colourful ei katu: stallholder applications are now open for 2018 Pasifika Festival.

Stalls operate from 9am – 5pm, Saturday 24 March and 10am – 4pm, Sunday 25 March 2018. Stall sites are available for food and craft, or to promote community organisations and businesses. There are one and two-day options for stall sites.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 12 January 2018.

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2962 days ago

Master a Merry Christmas with Miele & Michael...

Miele

Join us at the Miele Experience Centre to watch and learn as you see Michael Meredith’s delicious Christmas menu presented by our Miele Culinary Expert. Then enjoy a full sit-down meal before leaving with all the skills, recipes and festive spirit needed to create it all at home on the big day, … View moreJoin us at the Miele Experience Centre to watch and learn as you see Michael Meredith’s delicious Christmas menu presented by our Miele Culinary Expert. Then enjoy a full sit-down meal before leaving with all the skills, recipes and festive spirit needed to create it all at home on the big day, plus a special Miele Christmas gift.

Canapés
• Steamed Cloudy Bay clams, crispy ham, chimichurri
• Beetroot and feta gougères, rocket, crème fraiche, smoked salmon

Entrée
• Steamed snapper, black bean, mushrooms, tamari dressing

Main course
• Sous-vide duck breast, sweet corn, pickle cherries

Side dishes
• Steamed asparagus, sorrel
• Roasted baby kumara, halloumi, tahini

Dessert
• Coconut custard, pineapple, lychee, coriander, meringue

All-inclusive demonstration and dining experience $110.00. Numbers are strictly limited.

11am - 2.30pm Thursday 30 Nov 2017
11am - 2.30pm Saturday 9 Dec 2017
Book now

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2963 days ago

YOU NEED TO UP-DATE YOUR DETAILS?

Administration Office from Neighbourhood Support Auckland

Some of our members have moved email addresses, if you haven’t yet then we encourage you to contact us to update your information for your street groups.
Vodafone has nine email services that have closed:
vodafone.co.nz, vodafone.net.nz, ihug.co.nz, wave.co.nz
quik.co.nz, pcconnect.co.nz, … View more
Some of our members have moved email addresses, if you haven’t yet then we encourage you to contact us to update your information for your street groups.
Vodafone has nine email services that have closed:
vodafone.co.nz, vodafone.net.nz, ihug.co.nz, wave.co.nz
quik.co.nz, pcconnect.co.nz, paradise.net.nz, clear.net.nz
es.co.nz.
(Even when moving - update your information)
EMAIL ADDRESS: office@nsakl.org.nz
Neighbourhood Support Auckland

2963 days ago

Water safety checklist

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Be a responsible skipper this summer, make sure your crew are safe out on the water with our checklist: AT.govt.nz/harbourmaster

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2964 days ago

Want a chance to win a $1000 Gift Card?

New World

That's right, at your local New World, you could win a $1000 Gift Card. Every $40 you spend when you scan your Clubcard gives you another entry to unwrap an even merrier Christmas. T&Cs apply. Learn more

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2965 days ago

On your marks. Ready, set, WAIT!

Cheryl Adamson from Parnell Business Association

The Parnell Waiters’ Race returns Sunday 12th November! Kicking off at 11:00am in Fraser Park Parnell, waiters from restaurants such as Gerome, Ostro, Paris Butter and Cable Bay will race against each other in a series of activities on Parnell Road.

Food truck fans - Fraser Park will transform… View more
The Parnell Waiters’ Race returns Sunday 12th November! Kicking off at 11:00am in Fraser Park Parnell, waiters from restaurants such as Gerome, Ostro, Paris Butter and Cable Bay will race against each other in a series of activities on Parnell Road.

Food truck fans - Fraser Park will transform into a hive of delicious food activity with some of your favourite ‘foodie trucks’ parked up on-site to keep your taste buds happy! This is an event not to be missed for contestants and spectators alike!

When: Sunday 12th November, 11am - 2.30pm
Where: Fraser Park, Parnell

Who will win the coveted title of ‘Best Waiter in Auckland’ and take the amazing first prize - a trip to London in May 2018? The winner will be automatically entered into the National Waiters’ Race in Hyde Park!

Find out how YOU CAN WIN a fabulous Everdure CUBE barbeque by Heston Blumenthal on the day. We'll see you at the races!
Find out more

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2966 days ago

Harbourmaster: Local notices to mariners

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Keep an eye on our website for local notices to mariners, from events, to local issues or infrastructure issues affecting navigation in the Auckland region: at.govt.nz...

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2966 days ago

Create Cocktails, Make Great Coffee at NZMA

NZMA

Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. Get qualified in 20 weeks!

You’ll study:
• in a real bar, gain work experience in a real café
• get lots of support and … View more
Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. Get qualified in 20 weeks!

You’ll study:
• in a real bar, gain work experience in a real café
• get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors
• and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification

We have our own dedicated employment team, NZMA Careers. NZMA Careers has relationships with over 100 reputable businesses throughout New Zealand which is a large advantage to their graduating students. With a 9% year-on-year increase in tourism and hospitality in Auckland recently, many of these employers are actively looking for potential employees.

Why don’t you come have a coffee and visit us for an Auckland Campus tour. Know anyone or want to enrol - courses start in November so get in touch and enrol today!
Find out more

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2966 days ago

Helping to make Parnell Festival of Roses 2017 accessible to all

Cathy McIntosh from Waitematā Local Board

Waitemata Local Board likes to do all that we can to provide accessible events to our communities. For Parnell Festival of Roses this year there is accessible parking available, Deafradio advertising and New Zealand Sign Language interpreters onsite.
To book an NZSL interpreter, accessible … View more
Waitemata Local Board likes to do all that we can to provide accessible events to our communities. For Parnell Festival of Roses this year there is accessible parking available, Deafradio advertising and New Zealand Sign Language interpreters onsite.
To book an NZSL interpreter, accessible parking or an audio described tour just pop into the Information tent on the day or email us at parnellroses@aklc.govt.nz We look forward to enjoying the day with everyone on Sunday 19 November from 10.30am

2967 days ago

Prizes for little engineers at MindLabKids.com!

MindLab Kids

Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.

Get those drawbridges swinging open before… View more
Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.

Get those drawbridges swinging open before 1st December and your little one will go into a prize draw to win a free MindLab Kids starter kit, the perfect kid-friendly toolbox for young makers and doers. Plus, the starter kit’s contents can be used to take on even more awesome educational challenges from home!
Find out more

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2967 days ago

Speeding awareness and road safety event at Big Boys Toys

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Auckland Transport, in partnership with NZ Police Serious Crash Unit, will be engaging with the public at the Big Boys Toys event on the road safety topic of speed and encouraging drivers to slow down and drive within the speed limits.

We’ll also be at the Milwaukee Action Arena where we will … View more
Auckland Transport, in partnership with NZ Police Serious Crash Unit, will be engaging with the public at the Big Boys Toys event on the road safety topic of speed and encouraging drivers to slow down and drive within the speed limits.

We’ll also be at the Milwaukee Action Arena where we will drop a car
from a crane at the height of 50-60 metres to demonstrate a head-on
car crash at speed. Dates and times are below:
Saturday, 11 November and Sunday, 12 November: 11am to 11.30am, 2pm to 2.30pm, 4.30pm to 5pm.

Auckland Transport encourages drivers no matter how skilled to check their speed and "Slow Down" to the legal speed limit.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Tower Cranes NZ (TCNZ).
TnT Event Management.
Incredible Images.
Southern Districts Towing.

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2968 days ago

Free urban cycle training courses

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Learn how to ride safely on quiet road and shared paths with our free urban cycle training courses!

Register here: at.govt.nz...

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2968 days ago

Pay by plate parking technology

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

We’ve introduced pay by plate parking to the Auckland region, find out more about how this works on our website.

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2968 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champion

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Have you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age … View moreHave you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age Concern Dignity Champion you pledge to treat every older person with respect and dignity- it's that easy. Let's combat ageism in New Zealand. Details on how to sign up are on our website. bit.ly...

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2968 days ago

Dozens of authors, even more books!

Committee Member from NZ Book Festival

Hi neighbours, Louise and the team here from the NZ Book Festival. We’re excited to announce the Festival is on again - Saturday 11th November, 10am - 4pm, Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, Dominion Road (opposite Potters Park) and you’re all invited!

Entry is FREE and the first 100 through the … View more
Hi neighbours, Louise and the team here from the NZ Book Festival. We’re excited to announce the Festival is on again - Saturday 11th November, 10am - 4pm, Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, Dominion Road (opposite Potters Park) and you’re all invited!

Entry is FREE and the first 100 through the door will receive a goody bag. Meet a host of Kiwi authors, chat to them about their books and shop ‘til you drop. A lot of these books are only available at the Festival, with some great specials on the day.
Learn more

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