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Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Post them here!

3321 days ago

Recipe - Spiced Lamb

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Here's a quick and easy recipe to try:
Nadia Lim's Indian-Spiced Lamb with Yellow Rice and Date Yoghurt.
This is what you need, the method is in the link:
2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Indian spice mix (see recipe below)

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Here's a quick and easy recipe to try:
Nadia Lim's Indian-Spiced Lamb with Yellow Rice and Date Yoghurt.
This is what you need, the method is in the link:
2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Indian spice mix (see recipe below)

1 brown onion
2 carrots
600g lamb mince
2 cloves garlic
¼ cabbage
2 tablespoons Indian spice mix (see recipe below)\
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
Pinch chilli flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 Lebanese cucumber (or ½ telegraph cucumber)

50g chopped dates
¾ cup natural yoghurt

3 teaspoons mild curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
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3322 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Northland

Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy … View more
Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy efficient home, it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team.
Register now

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3322 days ago

Calling for Applications- Customer Choice 'Bags For Good' Programme

The Warehouse Snells Beach

We are looking for more amazing community groups to join the ‘Bags for Good’ programme. The programme focuses on supporting local community groups that are helping the young people and families of their community. All of the money comes from the plastic bags sold at the checkouts and is a great… View moreWe are looking for more amazing community groups to join the ‘Bags for Good’ programme. The programme focuses on supporting local community groups that are helping the young people and families of their community. All of the money comes from the plastic bags sold at the checkouts and is a great way to fundraise money. If you or anyone else you know would like to apply please fill out this form www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... . Applications close on the 27th of November.

3323 days ago

Poll: Desired by many?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Auckland Council's proposed new global brand for the city - The Place Desired by Many - is the result of two year's involving 115 council staff, but has been slammed as a waste of public money.
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Can you come up with a better slogan for the Rodney - Hibiscus Coast? … View more
Auckland Council's proposed new global brand for the city - The Place Desired by Many - is the result of two year's involving 115 council staff, but has been slammed as a waste of public money.
www.stuff.co.nz...

Can you come up with a better slogan for the Rodney - Hibiscus Coast? Let us know in the comments.
*Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comment appearing in print.

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Desired by many?
  • 12.5% A great place if you get through Hill Street
    12.5% Complete
  • 12.5% Loved by many, ignored by most
    12.5% Complete
  • 75% Will Penlink ever happen?
    75% Complete
16 votes
3323 days ago

Take the kids on a weekend adventure on the bus or train for only 99 cents!

The Team from Auckland Transport

With a registered AT HOP card, children aged 5-15 years pay 99 cents for bus and train travel on weekends and public holidays.
Make up to five bus or train trips over a four hour period with up to 30 minutes between each trip. Excludes SkyBus services.
Terms of use and registered prospectus for … View more
With a registered AT HOP card, children aged 5-15 years pay 99 cents for bus and train travel on weekends and public holidays.
Make up to five bus or train trips over a four hour period with up to 30 minutes between each trip. Excludes SkyBus services.
Terms of use and registered prospectus for the AT HOP cards are available at AT.govt.nz/athop or at the AT Customer Service Centre, Britomart. The obligations of Auckland Transport under the AT HOP cards are unsecured.

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3323 days ago

Earthquake - Ways you can help

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

We are thinking of all those affected by the earthquake and continuing aftershocks.
While most of us up here were largely unaffected, our hearts go out to those in Kaikoura, Wellington and surrounding areas.
Here are ways you can help from afar: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3327 days ago

TV

Ezra from Wellsford

Hi guys i am just wondering if anyone has a tv you are no longer using anysize

3324 days ago

Fundraising and Events Admin Support Volunteer Required

The team from Red Cross Auckland

Good afternoon Volunteers
There is a volunteer position open for Event & Fundraising Admin support here at our Auckland Service Centre. We are looking for someone with excellent Office Suite, Social Media and some data entry skills.
If you or if you know of anyone living within or near … View more
Good afternoon Volunteers
There is a volunteer position open for Event & Fundraising Admin support here at our Auckland Service Centre. We are looking for someone with excellent Office Suite, Social Media and some data entry skills.
If you or if you know of anyone living within or near Auckland South and interested, please do let me know.
Please send through your CV, send through to my email address provided and note that a Police Check will also be part of the application process. Contact robyn.brady@redcross.org.nz

3324 days ago

Getting an AT HOP card just got a whole lot easier

The Team from Auckland Transport

Selected New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores across Auckland will now be stocking prepay blue AT HOP cards. Terms and registered prospectus: AT.govt.nz/athop. The obligations of Auckland Transport under the AT HOP cards are unsecured.

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3325 days ago

Check out The Range 2018 - and get a free testpot!

Resene

Get inspired with the new The Range 2018 fashion fandeck from Resene, full of the latest on trend paint colours, popular neutrals and complementary colour ideas. To help you get started, get a FREE Resene testpot. Simply bring in a copy of this post to your local Resene owned ColorShop (print it … View moreGet inspired with the new The Range 2018 fashion fandeck from Resene, full of the latest on trend paint colours, popular neutrals and complementary colour ideas. To help you get started, get a FREE Resene testpot. Simply bring in a copy of this post to your local Resene owned ColorShop (print it off or show it on your phone!) and we’ll give you your choice of The Range 2018 testpot colour 60ml FREE! Offer valid until 30 November 2016. Visit Resene

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3327 days ago

Donations needed

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

The Rodney Times Christmas tree is up, but there's something missing ...

DONATIONS WANTED of unwrapped, new toys or gifts suitable for children (0-16 years). These gifts will be distributed to children in need within the Rodney area.

Collecting NOW until Friday, December 16.
Pop in - … View more
The Rodney Times Christmas tree is up, but there's something missing ...

DONATIONS WANTED of unwrapped, new toys or gifts suitable for children (0-16 years). These gifts will be distributed to children in need within the Rodney area.

Collecting NOW until Friday, December 16.
Pop in - 8:30am - 12:30pm, 21 Florence Ave, Orewa

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3338 days ago

Poll: The Tui: Songbird from hell?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Have you noticed just how loud the tui have been lately? Nick Beveridge, Auckland regional manager for Forest & Bird, says it's all about the breeding season and it's most likely the males that are making the din.
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Are you over the sound of tui?

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The Tui: Songbird from hell?
  • 98.5% A magnificent songbird, leave him alone
    98.5% Complete
  • 1.5% Really irritating, wish he would fly away
    1.5% Complete
323 votes
3330 days ago

Poll: Horses on roads

Reporter Rodney Times

Hi Neighbours,
Our cover story today is about journalist Karen Rutherford's journey to recovery after a car allegedly ploughed into her horse, throwing Rutherford into its windscreen. Rutherford is now getting behind a petition launched the week after her crash by the NZ Horse Network to … View more
Hi Neighbours,
Our cover story today is about journalist Karen Rutherford's journey to recovery after a car allegedly ploughed into her horse, throwing Rutherford into its windscreen. Rutherford is now getting behind a petition launched the week after her crash by the NZ Horse Network to Minister of Transport Simon Bridges to make legislation clearer when it comes to passing horses on roads. Should horses be included in the national master plan for road safety?
www.stuff.co.nz...

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Horses on roads
  • 71.3% Yes, horse riders are legal road users.
    71.3% Complete
  • 28.7% No, people shouldn't ride horses on roads.
    28.7% Complete
108 votes
3329 days ago

Poll: Best Icecream

Renee Clayton Reporter from Rodney Times

IT'S GETTING HOT!

This means we are on the hunt for the best place to buy icecream!

Vote for the best place to buy icecream, or put other suggestions below!

**Please include NP (Not for print) if you don't want your comments to be used in print.

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Best Icecream
  • 67.4% Charlies Gelato in Matakana
    67.4% Complete
  • 14% Charlie Coco's in Orewa
    14% Complete
  • 9.3% Casa Del Gelato in Orewa
    9.3% Complete
  • 2.3% Faridas in Orewa
    2.3% Complete
  • 7% Passionberry Cafe: Strawberry Heaven in Waitoki
    7% Complete
43 votes
3329 days ago

Dutch Cycling Embassy visits Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

The Dutch Cycling Embassy were in town this week sharing their insights on cycling best practice and feedback on Auckland's cycling journey.

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