Auckland Central, Auckland

1190 days ago

New Zealand Sommelier of the year - 2021

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Congratulations to Andrea Martinisi as he is awarded New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021.

Andrea Martinisi is presented with the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021 trophy by Marek Przyborek (NZ Sommelier of the Year 2018) and chair of the Examination Committee with Celia Hay, chair of New … View more
Congratulations to Andrea Martinisi as he is awarded New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021.

Andrea Martinisi is presented with the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021 trophy by Marek Przyborek (NZ Sommelier of the Year 2018) and chair of the Examination Committee with Celia Hay, chair of New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Association. Andrea is General Manager and Head Sommelier of The Grove Restaurant, Auckland. Marek is head sommelier at Amisfield, Central Otago.

The day started with the Theory Assessment (60 minutest) and Blind Tasting of 2 wines. The white wine was Saint Clair Pioneer Block Gewurztraminer 2020 from Marlborough and from Spain, Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja 2016. The Practical included a restaurant scenario to decant a bottle of Te Mata Awatea 2018 and provide a food pairing. This was made a little tricky as we also had a bottle Te Mata Awatea 2019 on the sideboard... to check if the candidates were reading the label!

The Practical also featured a spirit tasting where candidates were asked to identify 4 spirits. This year the spirits were Bacardi, Tequila Blanco, Jack Daniels, Calvados.

1190 days ago

Community Newsletter - Vertical Voice

Mik Smellie from Aaiotanga Community Space

By locals for locals living in apartments, this emailed newsletter comes out once a month and pulls together a range of information from a variety of sources covering - local issues, new community classes, neighbourhood events, a dash of intriguing history...things that matter or are of interest to… View moreBy locals for locals living in apartments, this emailed newsletter comes out once a month and pulls together a range of information from a variety of sources covering - local issues, new community classes, neighbourhood events, a dash of intriguing history...things that matter or are of interest to those living here in the city centre.
Give it a whirl by clicking on the link below. (It is Mailchimp so an easy unsubscribe if you decide it is not for you.)
Reader feedback includes - "Fantastic" "Interesting" & "Useful"
LINK www.acommunity.nz...

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1191 days ago

FREE groceries and clothing for those in need

Shirley from Parnell

Church Unlimited is "opening our home" in August to the community!

If you, or anyone you know, is in need of food, clothes, blankets, baby gear or hygiene products, then you are welcome to drop in and take what you need.

Drop in dates are Thursday 5th August from 9am-12pm and 4pm-8pm … View more
Church Unlimited is "opening our home" in August to the community!

If you, or anyone you know, is in need of food, clothes, blankets, baby gear or hygiene products, then you are welcome to drop in and take what you need.

Drop in dates are Thursday 5th August from 9am-12pm and 4pm-8pm and Saturday 7th August 9am-5pm. All are welcome!

Address: Church Unlimited, 2A Augustus Terrace, Parnell (at the bottom of Parnell Rise near the railway bridge).

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1191 days ago

Have Your Say: Auckland Light Rail

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Have your say about the proposal for light rail from the the City Centre to Māngere by 31 August 2021. You can give feedback, online, in-person, by phone, email or post. Read More to find out all about it. The next in-person feedback event is this Wednesday at OriFest in Otara 👇

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1197 days ago

Who should foot the $250k bill for Auckland's damaged trains?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Auckland Transport wants KiwiRail to stump up with the cost of repairing 19 trains, after a fallen stack of old rails, damaged the electric units. Who's at fault ? Read the story below:

1192 days ago

Mud is the new snow!

Rotorua

Mud angel vs Snow angel? Skip the slopes and find your next adventure in Rotorua.

Whatever the weather, we’ve got you covered – from geothermal wonders to natural hot pools and world-class mountain biking.

For an unforgettable winter escape, book your next holiday with us in Rotorua.
Book now

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1192 days ago

House Wash Services

El Contractor from el Contractor Property Maintenance

House washing in Titirangi 💦🏡

Winter Special - Book a House Wash with us and get a free Gutter Cleaning!

Give us a Call ☎️ 021 026 02500

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1192 days ago

Emergency Dentist

Dentist Auckland NZ, Parnell

Auckland-wide service, our dental clinics are a phone call away, at all our Auckland Dentist clinics, our After Hours Dentists are on call, you don't have to live in pain, our Auckland Emergency dental clinics have no hidden cost or surcharges.

Visit any of Auckland Family Dental’s four … View more
Auckland-wide service, our dental clinics are a phone call away, at all our Auckland Dentist clinics, our After Hours Dentists are on call, you don't have to live in pain, our Auckland Emergency dental clinics have no hidden cost or surcharges.

Visit any of Auckland Family Dental’s four clinics today and see how we are making the city smile! See the difference, feel the difference. Your next step is to contact us and make an appointment so that we can assist you with your oral care.

1192 days ago

Meet our Houseplant Hero 2021!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Please meet Alyce Read of Nelson, who uses her houseplant collection to connect with others and help them overcome mental health challenges. "You wouldn’t take a plant and put it in a dark corner and fail to water it and expect it to thrive. So we should look at ourselves … View more
Dear neighbours,

Please meet Alyce Read of Nelson, who uses her houseplant collection to connect with others and help them overcome mental health challenges. "You wouldn’t take a plant and put it in a dark corner and fail to water it and expect it to thrive. So we should look at ourselves that way," she says. "If we are not thriving in the way that we would wish, it might not be any fault of ours, it might be the conditions that we are under."

1192 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💐

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ to paying it forward in line at a cafe - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ to paying it forward in line at a cafe - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, build a free community library for your street, buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re spreading kindness this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1193 days ago

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland.

Competenz

Hey Auckland! We are back with more apprenticeship opportunities listed on our online job board!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Find out more at the links below.

Light Fabrication - Furniture
Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice
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Hey Auckland! We are back with more apprenticeship opportunities listed on our online job board!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Find out more at the links below.

Light Fabrication - Furniture
Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice
Apprenticeship Fabrication - Steel Construction

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1196 days ago

City Centre Residents Monthly Meeting Mon 2 August 6pm

CCRG from Auckland City Centre Residents' Group - CCRG

At our Wonderful Ellen Melville Centre - The Urban Lounge

Join with our new motivated and engaged 10 person committee to shape the city centre that is about placing residents at the heart of the city

COME ALONG RESIDENTS! ALL WELCOME.

MEETING AGENDA IS below

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1193 days ago

Free stuff and yard sale now

Jackie from Grey Lynn

Yard sales now at 52A Sackville St Grey Lynn now till 1:30pm 1 August. If you like something, you tell me how much

Price: $1

1194 days ago

Improve your digital literacy today!

The Team from Digital Boost

Are you a small business owner looking to make better use of the online space?

Digital Boost is a free online learning platform packed with 3-5 minute educational videos on topics like:
- Websites
- Digital marketing/social media
- Online tools
- Digital accounting
- Business insights, … View more
Are you a small business owner looking to make better use of the online space?

Digital Boost is a free online learning platform packed with 3-5 minute educational videos on topics like:
- Websites
- Digital marketing/social media
- Online tools
- Digital accounting
- Business insights, feedback and reporting
- Future technologies

Plus, pick up tips and tricks from our interviews with other small business owners across the nation.

The future is digital and we want your business to be part of it.
Sign up today

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1194 days ago

Kowhai Intermediate School Enrolments

Kowhai Intermediate School

IN ZONE
You have automatic right of enrolment at Kōwhai if you live in our zone. Please visit our website: www.Kowhai.nz to see a list of the streets in the Kōwhai zone.

Entry to our Rumaki unit, Samoan bilingual class and French bilingual class is by application.
Please telephone Sweet … View more
IN ZONE
You have automatic right of enrolment at Kōwhai if you live in our zone. Please visit our website: www.Kowhai.nz to see a list of the streets in the Kōwhai zone.

Entry to our Rumaki unit, Samoan bilingual class and French bilingual class is by application.
Please telephone Sweet Bromwich on 846-7534 or email enrol@kowhai.school.nz should you require more information.

OUT OF ZONE (FOR 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR)
Each year the school will analyse the projected in-zone enrolment figures and decide how many places we can offer to students who live outside our zone. If we receive more applications than we have places, we will conduct a ballot to select these students.

All out of zone applications must be received before the deadline, Wednesday 1 September. There are Ministry of Education rules and guidelines about how this process is run - you can read more about them at the Ministry’s website https://parents.education.govt.nz/primary-school/schooling-in-nz/enrolment-schemes-zoning. Our Māori, Samoan and French language classes qualify as 'special programmes' under these guidelines.

If your child is accepted via the ballot please let us know as soon as possible if you will take up the offer. We start planning for staffing and resources well before 2022 so we require firm numbers on our 2022 roll.

Kōwhai Open Mornings

WEDNESDAY 4TH AUGUST & THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST 2021
We have two days where we invite our local contributing schools to come to Kōwhai so that their students can see what they can expect to experience if they enrol at Kōwhai. Small groups visit each area of the school where there will be a short presentation around one aspect of our programme or school life.

Parents are welcome to attend with their child. Our Kōwhai Parent Information Evening will take place on Thursday 12 August - 7 pm to 8 pm. Parents are invited to attend this event where our leadership team will present information about all aspects of our school.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please contact enrol@kowhai.school.nz if you need more information.
Find out more

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