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GST Free Month!!!! 15% off anything quoted and accepted before the 20th of July.
Check us out @ www.shadedesign.co.nz or give us a call … View moreCheck out your local and affordable shade and shelter experts today and see how the friendly and experienced team can help enhance your outdoor space.
GST Free Month!!!! 15% off anything quoted and accepted before the 20th of July.
Check us out @ www.shadedesign.co.nz or give us a call today on 0223424082 and make the most of the winter special.
For the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of … View moreFor the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of winelovers.
We have used Kahoot! which has been enormously successful as a electronic quiz platform in these Covid times. It adds the results instantly and takes away the risk of calculation errors plus the backend provides detailed analytics on who got the answers to how many seconds it took to answer correctly. We know that of the 24 teams the highest scores were 75% correct with over 8 teams achieved above 68% correct. I can see we will use this platform for sometime!
It seems that interest in wines and spirits programmes is also bounding upwards and we have had record enrolments for all our wine classes including WSET Wine and Spirit Education Trust from UK.
This week I had the results of the latest WSET Level 2 Certificate in Wine and with a class of 20 students, 60% gained distinction, a pass of over 85%. Exciting.
Our NZQA Certificate in NZ Wine Micro-Credential is also going for strength to strength and we are about to start offering Corporate & Team Building wine options so that you can get together a group of 8 people and we will run a private programme.
New Zealand wines are much more diverse that most people imagine and it's a great thrill to be able to share lesser-known wineries and underrated regions with our participants as they taste through the wine selection. For more information, email admin@foodandwine.co.nz.
Coming up we have the Winter Forage with Riki Bennett which provides an opportunity to explore our native flora along with innovation around urban hāngi kai-cookery techniques. The FOODOGRAPHY Dinner is back and this year our theme is a Midwinter Christmas Dinner. Both events are part of Auckland's Elemental Festival.
On Sunday 1st August, we host the NZ Sommelier of the Year Awards along with wine tasting events and a Gastronomic Dinner prepared by Chef Finn and our students.
Ngā mihi,
Celia Hay
Kia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the … View moreKia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the story below:
26 July 9.30am
Come and Join me for some fun and creativity at The Oaks Cafe 9 Queen Street in the heart of Warkworth.
Only $20.00
You will get to make two cards with step by step instructions, with great company
AND a great Cup of Coffee
Class size is limited so please rsvp to make sure of your … View more26 July 9.30am
Come and Join me for some fun and creativity at The Oaks Cafe 9 Queen Street in the heart of Warkworth.
Only $20.00
You will get to make two cards with step by step instructions, with great company
AND a great Cup of Coffee
Class size is limited so please rsvp to make sure of your place. Or contact me on
mail@karenhadler.com
with any questions.
Karen
www.karenhadler.com...
Fun Card Making Afternoon
A local card making afternoon, come and join us and make some fun projects, everyone well!
August 14th at 1.30pm till 4pm
$25 per person
Includes 3 x cards and afternoon tea.
(Under 16 must have a parent)
Come and join us at the
Orewa Scout Hall – Orewa
Seats limited
… View moreFun Card Making Afternoon
A local card making afternoon, come and join us and make some fun projects, everyone well!
August 14th at 1.30pm till 4pm
$25 per person
Includes 3 x cards and afternoon tea.
(Under 16 must have a parent)
Come and join us at the
Orewa Scout Hall – Orewa
Seats limited
click here
www.karenhadler.com...
Or contact me at mail@karenhadler.com or 021528863
See you soon
Karen
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Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
… View moreBuy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
Find your local Resene ColorShop
Seasons for Growth is an educational programme which explores the impact of change and loss on everyday life and helps people to respond to these changes building resilience and hope for those who have experienced significant change or loss. This may be due to any number of experiences: … View moreSeasons for Growth is an educational programme which explores the impact of change and loss on everyday life and helps people to respond to these changes building resilience and hope for those who have experienced significant change or loss. This may be due to any number of experiences: relationship breakdown, bereavement, relocation, work changes, changes in health or any significant change that needs to be adjusted to for life to continue in a healthy way. Two programmes, each running are available in Warkworth during term 3 2020.
Daytime programme begins Tuesday, 4th August, Time: 1-3.30 approx
Evening programme begins Thursday, September 2nd 6 – 8.30 approx.
Registration is essential.
For more information please email seasonswarkworthwellsford@gmail.com
Heather Free, Co-ordinator, Seasons for Growth, Warkworth/Wellsford
Hello cleaner, are you able to do a job in wellsford? Please contact me on 021310559 if you can. Thx
Breathe new life into an old magazine rack by adding a pop of colour with Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own.
We think this was the best apartment on The Block NZ: Firehouse in Kingsland. Stacy and Adam did a stellar job, and now it is going to auction for a second time, on July 28. 2021. Great character apartment, great location.
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Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.
We’ve… View moreHi there!
Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.
We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.
Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
Harmony Circle – Guest Presenter Sunday 25th July
Rob Robertson – Emotional Fitness Coach
Venue; Community Hall, 2 Alnwick St (next door to Town Hall), Warkworth.
Open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. $5 Koha – Harmony Circle is non-profit.
Rob is an Emotional Fitness Coach driven to help others … View moreHarmony Circle – Guest Presenter Sunday 25th July
Rob Robertson – Emotional Fitness Coach
Venue; Community Hall, 2 Alnwick St (next door to Town Hall), Warkworth.
Open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. $5 Koha – Harmony Circle is non-profit.
Rob is an Emotional Fitness Coach driven to help others grow inner resilience, freedom and self esteem.
This is also his journey of growth which started more than 30 years when he discovered how positive thinking could cover up his anxiety, self doubt and low self esteem. Then 10 years later he got a huge surprise that he had unknowingly suppressed so much anger, doubt and an array of emotions. This started his fascination with Emotional Fitness to discover everything he could about emotions and how to get out of his head to follow his heart, to be fully present.
Rob will share part of this journey as well as practical techniques to integrate negative emotions to grow our emotional range, resilience and capacity to fully understand and sense who we are, leading to higher self esteem, inner freedom and high-performance ‘flow.’
Win a Free Emotional Fitness Coaching package in the evening draw!
Everyone welcome, this is an open group, come along if you can, look forward to seeing you there!
Contact us at warkworthharmonycircle@gmail.com or call/text 027 239 9182
Are you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑
See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on… View moreAre you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑
See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on the Tenancy Services website 👉bit.ly...
You can also read our story about the recent changes - and more - in our latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter 👉 bit.ly...
When people escape from unsafe situations, where domestic abuse threatens to harm children, women or men they often have little more than the clothing on their backs.
The Debtfix Crew often hears about the financial fallout for these vulnerable people and now, they are doing their bit, and calling… View moreWhen people escape from unsafe situations, where domestic abuse threatens to harm children, women or men they often have little more than the clothing on their backs.
The Debtfix Crew often hears about the financial fallout for these vulnerable people and now, they are doing their bit, and calling on the community to support I Got Your Back Pack.
The charity collects essential items that are given to people to help them through the crisis, with a focus on giving a bit of normality and kindness during a moment of upheaval.
Back packs full of things such as, toiletries, healthy snacks, and toys or activity books for children are distributed nationwide to organisations supporting survivors of domestic violence.
Debtfix wants people to donate new items and drop them off at their Warkworth office.
“During August we are having a big push, asking our community to bring in new things like toothpaste, shampoo, children’s books, nappies, deodorant for men or women,” says Christine Liggins, co-founder of Debtfix.
“We will get everything to I Got Your Back Pack and they will make the day for those people who need some kindness and respect.”
People can find more ideas about items required at the charity’s website, but most importantly – items must be new and where appropriate, sealed.
Donations can be delivered during office hours to Debtfix, Unit F/11 Neville Street, Warkworth.
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