Orakei, Auckland

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Post them here!

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1480 days ago

Free Ketone measuring sticks

Eileen from Kohimarama

Packet of 50 ketone sticks. 1 used so 49 left. Best before date coming up in Dec. However good for longer as the are in tinfoil in closed container.
Free to anyone who can use them

Free

1480 days ago

Dust off that camera...

The Team from Stuff

Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of … View more
Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of our six categories and head online to stuff.co.nz/summersnap to enter!

Our categories are:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Show us what your neighbourhood (and beyond) has to offer and and you could be taking your next photos with your very own Canon EOS.
ENTER NOW

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1480 days ago

HUGE KITCHENWARE CHRISTMAS SALE

Fackelman

Shop discounted designer brands in bakeware, cookware, glassware, dinnerware, kitchen gadgets and much more.

Shop on-line outofthebox.nz or instore 30 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki

Store operating hours: Thursday & Friday 10am – 4pm

Sale ends 10th December 21

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Shop discounted designer brands in bakeware, cookware, glassware, dinnerware, kitchen gadgets and much more.

Shop on-line outofthebox.nz or instore 30 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki

Store operating hours: Thursday & Friday 10am – 4pm

Sale ends 10th December 21

Follow us on facebook and Instagram instagram to view our latest deals
Find out more

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1480 days ago

Free Christmas fun at Heard Park.

Ali from Parnell

The Bauble is Back Baby!
I love the ever changing Heard Park installations so I was happy to see that the Christmas bauble is back this year.
We could all use some Christmas cheer, and it looks like the bauble is set to deliver with some nifty new features!
The lights have been switched up… View more
The Bauble is Back Baby!
I love the ever changing Heard Park installations so I was happy to see that the Christmas bauble is back this year.
We could all use some Christmas cheer, and it looks like the bauble is set to deliver with some nifty new features!
The lights have been switched up to keep it fresh and the best part is the interactive technology.
My 9 year old loves the rainbow rope lights and has been having a blast with the other kids, making the lights change colour by waving jumping and dancing around.
With the weather being so nice and endless local food spots, grab a bite and head to Heard Park with the family or friends and enjoy the free festive vibe!
Take some beautiful photos or grab a quick selfie. As always twilight is my fav time to get the best shot.

We just need that Hot chocolate food truck back!!

1481 days ago

Quality family toilet seat

Sherie from Parnell

2 in 1 Adult & Child toilet seat

Price: $30

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1481 days ago

Wanted - about 1 or 2 metres of number 8 wire

Steve from Meadowbank

Don't want to buy a huge roll. Anyone have any ideas? Cheers

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1481 days ago

Swim run race

Andrew from Orakei

For those that want something organised (club event) .. and overseas (well over the bridge)

We are excited to confirm that we will be starting the Barfoot & Thompson Swim & Run Series next Wednesday, December 8th - unless we are thrown an unexpected curveball. When Auckland moves to the … View more
For those that want something organised (club event) .. and overseas (well over the bridge)

We are excited to confirm that we will be starting the Barfoot & Thompson Swim & Run Series next Wednesday, December 8th - unless we are thrown an unexpected curveball. When Auckland moves to the "traffic light" system on December 3rd, at the most restrictive level ("red") indoor and outdoor events are allowed with up to 100 people provided vaccine certificates are used. Given it has been several years since we have had over 100 people at a race, we are confident we will be able to go ahead.


Obviously there are a few guidelines we are asking participants to abide by:

• Please show your vaccine passport at registration (for those over 12 years old)

• Wear masks when registering and during prize giving

• Do your best to social distance - including when setting up transition

Despite the late start to the Series we are looking forward to still being able to put on eight events - with six of these going towards the Series results. Jacey Cropp and Liam Bird were the Series winners last season - who will win this season?





This season's dates are as follows:



2021

8 December - 500m swim/ 3km run

22 December - 750m swim/ 4km run



2022

26 January - 500m swim/ 5km run

9 February - 1000m swim/ 5km run

23 February - 750m swim/ 4km run

9 March - 1000m swim/ 3km run

23 March - 500m swim/ 3km run

30 March - Grand Final with double points (Distance to be confirmed)



The fees for Series and race entries:

• Race entry fee - Junior - $10 per race

• Series entry fee - Junior - $60

• Race entry fee - Senior - $15 per race

• Series entry fee - Senior - $90

• Team race entry fee - $15 for senior & $10 for junior per race

To enter online please follow the links below. Cash-entries will be taken at the venue on race day with a $5 surcharge. With that said, we expect it to be busy at registration on Wednesday night, so we are asking that you please enter and pay online before the event - regardless of whether you are entering the Series or Race One. This will help our volunteers massively and also limit the number of people gathering at registration.



To enter the Series: events.onetime.sport...

To enter Race One on December 8th: events.onetime.sport...



Race Day Details:

• Registration @ Takapuna Boating Club (The Strand, Takapuna Beach) 5.15pm - 6:00pm

• Race Briefing @ Start Area 6:10pm

• Race Start @ 6.15pm

• Prize giving to start once the last athlete finishes

We will still have cash prizes for race winners on the night, and sponsors prices for the top three place getters. There will also be plenty of spot prizes. A $10 burger and chips and cheap beer will be available in the Takapuna Boating Club to enjoy during the prize giving.



For event updates and race day photos, check out the Facebook Page and Instagram and don't forget to like share and tag yourself!



We look forward to seeing you all soon and getting the season started!

The NHTC Team

1481 days ago

Croissants

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

And we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few … View moreAnd we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few days.

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1481 days ago

African Violet pot plant

Eileen from Kohimarama

African Violet in nice ceramic pot. Due to flower soon. Will grow further if put in larger pot

Price: $6

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1481 days ago

African Violet pot plant

Eileen from Kohimarama

African Violet pot plant in flower. Healthy. Ready for repot and it will grow further.

Price: $5

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1481 days ago

Auckland Council’s staffed facilities to require vaccination passes

The Team from Auckland Council

To reduce the possibility of transmission within our facilities and keep our staff and customers safe:
🔴 For an interim period, all our staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
🔴 People without vaccination … View more
To reduce the possibility of transmission within our facilities and keep our staff and customers safe:
🔴 For an interim period, all our staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
🔴 People without vaccination passes will still be able to access our services, but they may be delivered in a different way than before.

ℹ️ For more information and a list of facilities that do or do not require vaccination passes, click on 'Read More'.

*Comments are turned off on this post to stop the spread of misinformation.

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1481 days ago

Visiting Auckland Museum in 'Red' setting

The Team from Auckland Museum

With the confirmation that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is moving into the COVID-19 Protection Framework 'Red' setting this Friday 3 Dec, we've put together all you need to know for your visit: bit.ly...

All of our galleries and current exhibitions, including the interactive displays … View more
With the confirmation that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is moving into the COVID-19 Protection Framework 'Red' setting this Friday 3 Dec, we've put together all you need to know for your visit: bit.ly...

All of our galleries and current exhibitions, including the interactive displays within them, will be open. Our cafés 1929 and Tuitui will also reopen for seated dining. 🍽️

Remember:
💛 Scan your My Vaccine Pass to enter
📱 Use the NZ COVID Tracer app
😷 Visitors 12+ must wear a mask
↔️ Keep 1m distance from other groups

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1481 days ago

K&K, coco&Belle, Augustine jackets, Taking Shape sz 16/18

Traci from St Heliers

Women’s clothing: Variety of jackets, dresses, tops. Barely used.
By appt only. $25-$75 items.
$18 beaded necklaces - Augustine

Negotiable

1481 days ago

Large Chest Freezer

Natasha from Glendowie

An oldie but a goodie! This chest freezer still works - has a few cracks etc. but still freezes. Its probably 20+ years old but functions fine. Too big for my elderly Mum. Thought someone may have a use for it. Pick up from Howick
1300 x 670 x 940mm

Free

1481 days ago

Let the good times roll!

The Team from Kohimarama Bowling Club

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Wednesday Fun Bowls starting up WEDNESDAY 8 DECEMBER!

*Vaccine Certificates Required

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