Wine & Food Celebration
Our Cookery students prepare a flavourful three course menu for our guests at the New Zealand Sommelier Association Awards dinner.
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Menu
Canapés - Homemade Coppa with Tamarillo chutney and Hummus with pickled radish and Smoked fish rillete with fennel canapès.
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Lightly smoked hapuka with foaming kina & clams on crustade of malted barley bread with samphire, pickled onion and dill
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Crusted Pigeon Bay organic lamb with ragout of our own lamb Chorizo, blanched peas, beans & Pinot jus
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Caramelised Apple & Noble Rot Infusion
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% No
A gentle Christmas reflection for anyone finding the season heavy
I’ve shared a short Christmas reflection through Whakaaio Thoughts for anyone finding this season a little heavier than expected.
It’s about grief, quiet, and taking Christmas at your own pace.
Sharing in case it helps someone today.
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