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Sonographers are going on strike for 12 weeks across Auckland's three district health boards from Saturday, potentially impacting patient wait times.
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The shimmery pearl pink one with the black cord threaded rose gold-coloured strap is 19.5cm wide x 22.5cm tall x about 1cm thick, with 115cm long NON adjustable strap. Green one is 17.5cm wide x 17cm tall x about 1cm thick, with 108cm long NON adjustable black cord strap. Last photo shows reverse … View moreThe shimmery pearl pink one with the black cord threaded rose gold-coloured strap is 19.5cm wide x 22.5cm tall x about 1cm thick, with 115cm long NON adjustable strap. Green one is 17.5cm wide x 17cm tall x about 1cm thick, with 108cm long NON adjustable black cord strap. Last photo shows reverse side of green bag. =D Both bags have black satin lining.
Hey there, I am re- homing all my mice for free now instead of selling as planned. Due to life changing plans etc. Easy to care for, just reply or text me for more info. (I do not re take mice back in my care if you find out you are not aloud pets, please check with landlord or new landlord if your… View moreHey there, I am re- homing all my mice for free now instead of selling as planned. Due to life changing plans etc. Easy to care for, just reply or text me for more info. (I do not re take mice back in my care if you find out you are not aloud pets, please check with landlord or new landlord if your allowed pets first, if you rent. I'm based in Glendene, off Hepburn road. Texts are welcome 0272642239
Selina Davis has never left Auckland. She's travelled as far south as Papakura and as far north as …
Good working condition baby cot with bassinet for sale.
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HI Dear Neighbours, can someone kindly give me extra 10 new world red stickers. I am only 10 stickers away to exchange the wine glasses there.
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Compliance officers have found fences and signs at closed off tracks in the Waitakere Ranges have been continously vandalised.
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Fences at tracks closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback at one of Auckland's biggest forests …
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.
A lineman has been rescued from a cherry picker stuck high up in the air by another cherry picker. …
Warning: Some people may find the images below disturbing An Auckland pet owner has been left traum…
One hundred sonographers across Auckland's hospitals are set to strike for 12 weeks, putting patient…
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.
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