Royal Oak, Auckland

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

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2184 days ago

Auckland volcanoes: What would happen in an eruption?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Professor James White, a vulcanologist at the University of Otago in Dunedin, has studied volcanic fields in California and Arizona with similar structures to the Auckland Volcanic Field.
He estimates Aucklanders would have as little as a day as pre-warning.

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2204 days ago

Stop Selling Cigarettes

Nick from Mount Eden

If supermarkets want to be environmentally responsible and care about peoples health then they should stop selling cigarettes. Removing plastic bags is not enough and pushes the cost onto the consumer hence why it was rolled out at all.

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2183 days ago

Fresh bay leaves

Paula from Mangere Bridge

I have just had to prune our bay tree & don’t want the leaves to go to waste. If you would like some please message me & I’ll let you know where to collect them from in Mangere Bridge. Very easy to dry the leaves & store ready to cook with, or you can use them fresh. I’ll separate… View moreI have just had to prune our bay tree & don’t want the leaves to go to waste. If you would like some please message me & I’ll let you know where to collect them from in Mangere Bridge. Very easy to dry the leaves & store ready to cook with, or you can use them fresh. I’ll separate them into smaller branches ready to go.

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2184 days ago

Report anything or find advice online...

New Zealand Police

...and get back to summer.

This summer you can report anything or find advice online and it’s quick and easy to do.

Simply go to 105.police.govt.nz and get back to camping.
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2184 days ago

The NZ House & Garden House Tours are selling fast - don’t miss out!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
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2184 days ago

Summer boat deals too good to be true, police warn

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, hundreds of boats are stolen each year in New Zealand and police say careless buyers sucked into sweet-sounding deals this summer could risk prosecution.

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2185 days ago

Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill… View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for more details.
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2185 days ago

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020.
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