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Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.
You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - … View moreNominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.
You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.
We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
Hi my is Darcy i am looking for staff who can help me with gardening work and lawns fall time 8.30am.until 7pm or later if you have a car and gardening tools i could even send you to jobs for treat me and grab one i am so busy i can give you other jobs too please only messger me if you readly won … View moreHi my is Darcy i am looking for staff who can help me with gardening work and lawns fall time 8.30am.until 7pm or later if you have a car and gardening tools i could even send you to jobs for treat me and grab one i am so busy i can give you other jobs too please only messger me if you readly won t to work no time wates i get people on neighborly messager me for work but never asker my messages i workers ok pay is a Thursday but remember it all go s by treat me and grab one jobs so getting their jobs out helps with getting paid so messager me if you like ok
This is a classic recipe - use good quality beef and a tasty ale for the filling.
Ingredients: (Makes 6-8 pies)
1 kg Rump steak, or chuck steak, diced (reserve the fat)
¼ cup Flour
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil, more if needed
200 g Onions, diced
4 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Beef stock
… View moreThis is a classic recipe - use good quality beef and a tasty ale for the filling.
Ingredients: (Makes 6-8 pies)
1 kg Rump steak, or chuck steak, diced (reserve the fat)
¼ cup Flour
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil, more if needed
200 g Onions, diced
4 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Beef stock
2 cups Water, or add more beef stock
1 tsp Marmite
1 cup Beer, an ale or something not too hoppy
100 g Cornflour
½ cup Water, cold
2 packets Flaky pastry, frozen
Cooking directions, Pastry notes and more in the link below!
South Auckland has been neglected since the formation of the Auckland super city in 2010, re-elected…
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Our Readers Tours offer adventurous seniors a perfect combination of sights and unique experiences. With two brand new tours launched for 2020, don't miss your chance to visit some of New Zealand’s hidden gems. From the beautiful … View moreWant to explore New Zealand's beautiful backyard?!
Our Readers Tours offer adventurous seniors a perfect combination of sights and unique experiences. With two brand new tours launched for 2020, don't miss your chance to visit some of New Zealand’s hidden gems. From the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and Aoraki, Mt Cook, to the home of Middle Earth and the geothermal sites of Rotorua
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Takanini shop urgently requires volunteers, please come and volunteer at our shop minimum of 4 hrs per week. Gain experience while having fun. We need people to sort, price , retail assist and more. Come into the shop and meet the manager Sheryl at, 204 Great South Rd, or alternatively call the … View moreTakanini shop urgently requires volunteers, please come and volunteer at our shop minimum of 4 hrs per week. Gain experience while having fun. We need people to sort, price , retail assist and more. Come into the shop and meet the manager Sheryl at, 204 Great South Rd, or alternatively call the shop on 09 2991311. Shop trading hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Only 10 days to go until the 2019 Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test on 24 November!
EMAs allow you to quickly receive important information from relevant government agencies if there is a serious risk to your life, health or property. The upcoming test allows NZ Civil Defence to evaluate the … View moreOnly 10 days to go until the 2019 Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test on 24 November!
EMAs allow you to quickly receive important information from relevant government agencies if there is a serious risk to your life, health or property. The upcoming test allows NZ Civil Defence to evaluate the system to ensure as many people as possible can receive alerts.
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