Albany, Auckland

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

Clean outdoors without scrubbing. Just spray on Resene Deep Clean and leave it to work with the weather to give you a cleaner surface.

1930 days ago

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View more
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

To read more click here

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Do you ever eat food past its best before date?
  • 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
    36.4% Complete
  • 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
    6.3% Complete
  • 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
    57.4% Complete
2807 votes
1930 days ago

WIN Tickets to the GABS FESTIVAL!

GABS Festival

Renowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day … View moreRenowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day entertainment and all-around shenanigans.

Donuts, tea, gin, agave, chipotle chillies, rum-soaked muscatel grapes, Black Forest cake, prunes and even edible ants. These are just some of the more exotic ingredients found amongst the many ‘Festival Beers & Ciders’ brewed especially for the 2019 edition of GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland and taking place at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds on 29 June.

Win Tickets
We are giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes. LIKE or THANK this post to be in with a chance to WIN! T&Cs apply.

Competition period: Wednesday 19th June to Sunday 23rd June 2019. Ten (10) prizes available. Each prize consists of one double pass to experience the GABS Festival in Auckland. The winners will be contacted via email and/or phone on Monday 24th June 2019.

GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland is proudly supported by Ariston, Auckland Major Events, Kegstar and Little Creatures.
Buy tickets now!

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1931 days ago

Matariki Festival Diary: Highlights

Communications Team from Auckland Council

We've picked out some of the highlights coming up in Matariki Festival 2019.

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1931 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures 16 to 22 June 2019

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1),… View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Highway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20), Puhinui Road (SH20B),

Read more here

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1931 days ago

Colds and the flu - part 1

The Team from

We're kicking off our new information series today with part 1 of colds and flu!

However if in doubt, get checked out.

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1931 days ago

A Rubik's Cube in 7 seconds: Auckland teen to represent NZ at world Champs

Brad Flahive Reporter from North Shore Times

Solving a Rubik's Cube over a whole day is a challenge beyond most of us - but for one Auckland teenager seven seconds is all the time he needs to align those tricky coloured tiles.

Thirteen-year-old Simon Geertsema​ has become so quick at solving the classic puzzle, he has earned the … View more
Solving a Rubik's Cube over a whole day is a challenge beyond most of us - but for one Auckland teenager seven seconds is all the time he needs to align those tricky coloured tiles.

Thirteen-year-old Simon Geertsema​ has become so quick at solving the classic puzzle, he has earned the right to represent New Zealand at the World Rubik's Cube Championships in Melbourne next month.

Wish him luck!

1931 days ago

Albany School is rezoning its admission area, does this affect you?

Brad Flahive Reporter from North Harbour News

Plans for a new enrolment zone at Albany Primary School has prompted a nearly-500-strong petition from locals opposed to the change.

The proposal would exclude some areas of its existing zone - including the entire suburb of Unsworth Heights - if it takes effect in December.

Does this affect … View more
Plans for a new enrolment zone at Albany Primary School has prompted a nearly-500-strong petition from locals opposed to the change.

The proposal would exclude some areas of its existing zone - including the entire suburb of Unsworth Heights - if it takes effect in December.

Does this affect you? Should suburbs be excluded because of population growth elsewhere?

Please type NFP if you do not with your comment to be published.

1931 days ago

Weekly Walkers

Naomi Stewart from Harbour Sport - ActivAsian

Free walking group around the Albany Area.
Every Monday at 1-2pm from the Albany Hub

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1931 days ago

Re Small Black Cat in Albany Westfield Mall Carpark

Lynda from Albany

Hi there is a small build black cat, i believe all black but couldn't get too close. It was in the underground carpark at Albany mall last night looking very lost. It doesn't particularly look like a stray cat. If you have lost a black cat it may be worth a look.

1931 days ago

Paris’ Story: From wagging school to succeeding in life

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa … View more
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!

Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...

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1931 days ago

Poll: Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View more
Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.

To read more, click here

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Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?
  • 6.3% Yes
    6.3% Complete
  • 39.4% No
    39.4% Complete
  • 54.3% I'd be grateful but I don't expect it
    54.3% Complete
1896 votes
1931 days ago

5% deposit fixed price house and land packages in Milldale.

Madison Park Homes Limited

Madison Park Homes are building 6 new homes in stage 1 at Milldale including a stunning new show home. Prices start from $881,924. A 160 square metre design with 3 bedroom, 2 living, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage and outdoor flow to an entertainment courtyard.

All homes built by Madison Park can be … View more
Madison Park Homes are building 6 new homes in stage 1 at Milldale including a stunning new show home. Prices start from $881,924. A 160 square metre design with 3 bedroom, 2 living, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage and outdoor flow to an entertainment courtyard.

All homes built by Madison Park can be purchased with ’Never Ordinary’ upgrade options including high 2.72m ceilings, 2.4m doors, cedar weatherboard facades, Caesar stone bench tops, luxurious carpet options, low-level lighting and more.

To view, the Milldale sites call us on 0800 696 234. Ask for more information about our FREE SPA POOL OFFER for selected upgrades. (Offer does not apply to Milldale special promotional pricing).

To see the Madison Park Home build standards be sure to visit the show home at 126 Colonial Drive, Millwater.

More information at www.madisonparkhomes.co.nz
Find out more

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1932 days ago

Esterhazy Cake

Gastronomy Marusya

Have you tried an amazing Esterhazy Cake? It is an Exceptional Hungarian cake made of Almond Meringue layers and rich Custard Buttercream. The layers can be customized with a different type of flour like almond, or walnut. It is purportedly named after 19th-century Prince Esterhazy of Hungary, of a… View moreHave you tried an amazing Esterhazy Cake? It is an Exceptional Hungarian cake made of Almond Meringue layers and rich Custard Buttercream. The layers can be customized with a different type of flour like almond, or walnut. It is purportedly named after 19th-century Prince Esterhazy of Hungary, of a family close to Austrian royalty.
Join us for a cup of coffee with that delicious torte.

1932 days ago

How are you at recycling?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours. Our bad recycling habits have seen 32,300 tonnes of rubbish find its way into recycling bins. This then had to be diverted to landfill, costing us half a million dollars over the last two financial years. How are you at recycling? What rubbish items have you mistakenly thrown in the … View moreHi neighbours. Our bad recycling habits have seen 32,300 tonnes of rubbish find its way into recycling bins. This then had to be diverted to landfill, costing us half a million dollars over the last two financial years. How are you at recycling? What rubbish items have you mistakenly thrown in the recycling bin?

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