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Well neighbours, WE DID IT!
Today marks the day Crash Corner re-opens to the public with our new roundabout that will save lives.
After 15 months of calling for action, I’m pleased we’ve reached the finish line and fast-tracked construction by over two years. Thank you Auckland Transport for … View moreWell neighbours, WE DID IT!
Today marks the day Crash Corner re-opens to the public with our new roundabout that will save lives.
After 15 months of calling for action, I’m pleased we’ve reached the finish line and fast-tracked construction by over two years. Thank you Auckland Transport for responding to our community's needs.
This is a massive win and to mark the occasion, I'm hosting a celebratory street party that you're invited to!
When: Sunday 19th January, 6 - 6.30pm
Where: Driveway of 1/161 Church Street (driveway access on Victoria Street)
Light drinks and nibbles will be provided.
Good quality, clean queen size mattress. Hardly ever used. Free to a good home if anyone is interested. Message if your interested. I’m at Ambury Road, Mangere Bridge
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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.
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These days so many people suffer from neck pain or back pain.
After massage, a hot wheat bag is very helpful.
We sell wheat bags small one $10, or big one $20. Just put in the microwave, small one for one minute or big one for 2 to 3 minutes and put where you feel pain.
Police are investigating after a man was found critically injured at a south Auckland property. Do …
In great conditions, excellent battery life,good for kids or for gps using, comes with charger, cable, headphones.
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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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
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