St Heliers, Auckland

Graduation day for Advanced & Diploma Chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch … View moreThis week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch of hard work plus some serious determination and the privilege of remote cooking through FOUR Lockdowns!

The Advanced Level 4 chefs started in June 2020 and worked through their programme with only THREE lockdowns and remote cooking. Needless to say, we are delighted to be able to award these qualifications after what can only be described as a roller-coasted period.

The menu included Gratinated Snapper with mushroom, spinach with Sauce Hollandaise, Pigeon Bay lamb with corn, polenta, baked cherry tomatoes and basil and Crêpe with raspberry parfait and vanilla cream to finish.

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Stay Local and Play Local tonight at Kohi Bowling Club

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YES! Our Fun Bowls at Kohi IS happening tonight. Our greens are all-weather, so chances are high we can play (in addition to enjoying drinks, take-aways and your company!). Be sure to ask about membership opportunities and when Indoor Bowls starts up.....see you there!
No experience or … View moreYES! Our Fun Bowls at Kohi IS happening tonight. Our greens are all-weather, so chances are high we can play (in addition to enjoying drinks, take-aways and your company!). Be sure to ask about membership opportunities and when Indoor Bowls starts up.....see you there!
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Hop to it! Easter Giveaway :) Exceed - we fix windows & doors

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We’re egg-cited for Easter! So...We’re GIVING AWAY a $200 Exceed Voucher to one lucky winner :)

To be in the draw to win simply comment what your favourite Easter treat is. Ours is hot cross buns ;)

T&C: Competition ends Tuesday 30th March at midnight. One winner will be chosen from a … View moreWe’re egg-cited for Easter! So...We’re GIVING AWAY a $200 Exceed Voucher to one lucky winner :)

To be in the draw to win simply comment what your favourite Easter treat is. Ours is hot cross buns ;)

T&C: Competition ends Tuesday 30th March at midnight. One winner will be chosen from a random draw of entries received via Exceed´s Facebook, Instagram & Neighbourly pages. The winner will be contacted over private message. The winner will receive $200 voucher to use towards any of Exceed – we fix windows & doors services (window repairs, door repairs, window & door fly screens and hinged security screen doors). Voucher is only valid around NZ local areas serviced by Exceed Technicians.

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Poll: Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says … View moreRestrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says critics have left it too late, as the process to change trading rules can take over a year.

Local government has had the power to rule on whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday since the National government passed the responsibility down in 2016.

Prior to this, only shops that sell necessities, such as dairies, service stations, and pharmacies, were given exemptions to trade.

Thirty-nine of the country’s 67 councils have created bylaws to date allowing retailers to open if they want, but Auckland, Wellington, and other major centres remain opposed.

Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Thomas said the restrictions are “ridiculous and out of date”.

“There are so many discrepancies in the law it seems a bit ludicrous,” he said.

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Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure- it's too complex

Vote View Results

• 58.3% Yes
  58.3% Complete
• 38.9% No
  38.9% Complete
• 2.8% Unsure- it's too complex
  2.8% Complete

1205 votes

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Mirrors have slight discoloration along … View moreBeautiful old dresser with 3 panel mirror and 4 drawers (not on runners) in really good condition.

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Mirrors have slight discoloration along edges (see photos) otherwise are unbroken and in good nik.

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This Auckland business needs your support!

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A huge congratulations to Lynnae Palu from F45 Training Takapuna. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now she needs your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Lynnae Palu. Thanks for bringing … View moreA huge congratulations to Lynnae Palu from F45 Training Takapuna. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now she needs your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Lynnae Palu. Thanks for bringing joy to your community.

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Nominated by Becky West from Takapuna: "With no ability to trade in Level 3 or above, they still keep their members engaged and motivated with online workouts and daily challenges even though memberships are on hold and the gym is closed. They really are more like a family than a gym ❤️." Vote for Lynnae