Point Chevalier, Auckland

White supremacists at Auckland Uni: staff sign open letter saying racism has no place there

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Monthly Plant Sale

Sales and Marketing from Exotic Planters

Good afternoon neighbours!
Our monthly plant sale is back this Saturday 5/10 from 9am till 12pm.
92 Eastdale Road, premium stock and Pre-loved ex rental stock.
Parking on site, cash, Eftpos and credit card.
Coffee cart on site ☕

How hunting for bugs is linked to Daylight Saving Time

The Team from Auckland Museum

Fossicking amongst the flowers, turning over leaves and inspecting tree trunks: all essential parts of hunting for bugs, but not your typical after-work activity. However in 1895, George Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, proposed a two hour time shift for this very reason, so he’d have more … View moreFossicking amongst the flowers, turning over leaves and inspecting tree trunks: all essential parts of hunting for bugs, but not your typical after-work activity. However in 1895, George Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, proposed a two hour time shift for this very reason, so he’d have more after-work hours of sunshine to go bug hunting in the summer, and thus the modern concept of daylight saving time came to be!

As you enjoy your lighter summer afternoons now that daylight saving time has started, keep an eye out for bugs in your backyard – you never know what you might find!

Here is John Early our Curator of Entomology collecting kelp fly larvae in Takapuna, Robert Vennell our Botany Collection Manager collecting dragonflies in Piha and the daughters of our Land Fauna Collection Manager Ruby Moore off to collect insects from a stream in Ngataki. All in a day's work here at Auckland Museum!

Newborn baby diagnosed with rare 'self-harm' syndrome that causes sufferers to bite themselves

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Comanchero gang raids accused to go on trial for meth dealing and money laundering

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

A number of people arrested in relation to massive police raids on the Comanchero Motorcycle Club ea…

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National Gardening Week: Flower Power

Yates Gardener

The call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!

National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019

To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds … View moreThe call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!

National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019

To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds from Yates flower range including flowers for colour & bees.

We’re also on the search for Yates Budding Young Gardener 2019, the lucky winner will become a Yates Kid Ambassador for one year and win a family trip for four, to Hawaii. Entries close 6th October.
T's & C's apply. Find out more

Ambury Farm Day 2019

The Team from Auckland Council

Get your gumboots ready, as Auckland Council's Ambury Farm Day is back! Give the kids a taste of life on the farm at Ambury Regional Park on Sunday 20 October, 10am-4pm.

There will be heaps of displays and activities for everyone to enjoy, including animal petting, wood chopping, sheep … View moreGet your gumboots ready, as Auckland Council's Ambury Farm Day is back! Give the kids a taste of life on the farm at Ambury Regional Park on Sunday 20 October, 10am-4pm.

There will be heaps of displays and activities for everyone to enjoy, including animal petting, wood chopping, sheep shearing, historical farm machinery, farm rides and a General Collective Market. Entry is free. Learn more

White supremacists at Auckland Uni: Students call out uni's refusal to remove signs

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Chinese-made prison cell delays dubbed a potential disaster

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Fun filled workout to Bollywood music

Baptist from Avondale

Hi All,

Please join us to a fun filled exercise to Bollywood music at a fraction of the cost. See the attached Flyer

When: Every Saturday at 9 am for one hour
Where: New Lynn Community Center, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn,
Cost : $ 5 per session or $30 for 10 sessions

Please bring a bottle of … View moreHi All,

Please join us to a fun filled exercise to Bollywood music at a fraction of the cost. See the attached Flyer

When: Every Saturday at 9 am for one hour
Where: New Lynn Community Center, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn,
Cost : $ 5 per session or $30 for 10 sessions

Please bring a bottle of water and a towel

First session absolutely free. Please come and give us a try and I guarantee that you will want more of it. Bring along friends and family. Hope to see you there

If you need more information please contact any one of us on the flyer.

New Season is starting tomorrow. Hurry and join before the spots fill up

We have our sessions through out the year come rain come shine please see our attached schedule

Those who have attended our class in the past can you please post your comments/recommend us

Here are some samples of our exercise

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Recipe: Asparagus with parmigiano and mayonnaise

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Here's a great dish to make the most of asparagus when they're at their best.

Serves 4
Ingredients
20 Asparagus, spears (5-6 asparagus spears per person)
½ tsp Sugar
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Mayonnaise
… View moreHere's a great dish to make the most of asparagus when they're at their best.

Serves 4
Ingredients
20 Asparagus, spears (5-6 asparagus spears per person)
½ tsp Sugar
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Mayonnaise
50 g Parmigiano cheese, grated

Directions

1. Snap off the asparagus ends or peel the last 2-3 centimetres.
2. Heat a pot of water to blanch the asparagus.
3. Add salt and sugar to the water — this helps heighten the green colour of the asparagus.
4. When water reaches a rolling boil, add the asparagus. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Drain in a sink with cold running water and ice if you have it.
6. Remove from the water when cool and drain and place on a serving plate.
7. Combine the parmigiano and mayonnaise and pour over the asparagus.
8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

For the Mayonnaise recipe follow the link below!

Ambury Farm Day is back!

The Team from Auckland Council

Get your gumboots ready, as Auckland Council’s Ambury Farm Day is back! Experience life on the farm up close and personal at Ambury Regional Park on Sunday 20 October.

MISS J Painting Services

Juliana from Waterview

Hi neighbours! My name is Juliana and I am a house painter working along West Auckland. Indoor, outdoor, joinery, ceilings, weatherboards, you name it. I also do small handy-woman jobs such as fixing walls, plastering, carpentry, between others. I am very tidy, professional, trustworthy and honest.… View moreHi neighbours! My name is Juliana and I am a house painter working along West Auckland. Indoor, outdoor, joinery, ceilings, weatherboards, you name it. I also do small handy-woman jobs such as fixing walls, plastering, carpentry, between others. I am very tidy, professional, trustworthy and honest. I have the flexibility to work on weekends if needed. Great references aswell. I do FREE QUOTES, so give me a call on 0275090531 if interested :) Thank you!

Have you passed "inheritance" on to your kids?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We're on the hunt for people who've passed "inheritance" on to their kids while still alive? i.e. you haven't made them wait for it to be distributed by a will. Do you fit the bill? Get in touch with susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

City Rail Link: Albert St businesses take fight to Parliament, launch petition

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Local businesses have launched a petition calling for help as construction for Auckland's City Rail …

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