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1575 days ago

New Zealand Wine Guide (2nd Edition) Book Launch

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

We celebrated the launch of the NZ Wine Guide with a wine tasting (naturally) and a guest appearance by illustrious wine maker and winery photographer, Kevin Judd. It is certainly Kevin's photos that provide such meaningful illustrations of the story of New Zealand wine and Kevin joined us … View moreWe celebrated the launch of the NZ Wine Guide with a wine tasting (naturally) and a guest appearance by illustrious wine maker and winery photographer, Kevin Judd. It is certainly Kevin's photos that provide such meaningful illustrations of the story of New Zealand wine and Kevin joined us live from his home in Marlborough.

Our tasting included 15 leading New Zealand Wines
Kumeu River Cremant
Blackenbrook Pinot Gris 2019
Tongue in Groove Riesling 2015
Millton Chenin Blanc 2018
Hans Herzog Mistral: Viognier, Marsanne, Roussane 2017
Kelly Washington Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2018
Cambridge Road Pinot Noir 2017
Greywacke Pinot Noir 2017
Burn Cottage Pinot Noir 2016
Passage Rock Syrah 2019
Craggy Range Merlot 2016
Hans Herzog Tempranillo 2015
Oak Estate Late Harvest Chardonnay 2018
Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Sauvignon Semillon 2017

We asked our guests to complete a questionnaire that included about what they liked about the wine: fruit? acid? mouthfeel? and then if they would buy the wine (as price is no object!).

The 5 top rated wines were:
Millton Chenin Blanc 2018
Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2018
Burn Cottage Pinot Noir 2016
Hans Herzog Tempranillo 2015
Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Sauvignon Semillon 2017

The 5 wines that people would buy were:
Millton Chenin Blanc 2018
Oak Estate Late Harvest Chardonnay 2018
Burn Cottage Pinot Noir 2016
Hans Herzog Tempranillo 2015
Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Sauvignon Semillon 2017
Pegasus Bay Finale Noble Sauvignon Semillon was the resounding winner on both questions.

Just goes to show that many kiwis do have a sweet-spot for those luscious white wines...

1575 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we list the veges to plant and harvest now plus it’s time to prune and plant roses, give wisteria a winter trim, sprout kūmara runners, chit seed potatoes and choose camellias to plant now.

Meet three generations of bulb grower in Northland and … View more
In this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we list the veges to plant and harvest now plus it’s time to prune and plant roses, give wisteria a winter trim, sprout kūmara runners, chit seed potatoes and choose camellias to plant now.

Meet three generations of bulb grower in Northland and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for wild bird packs from Tui and copies of NZ Gardener’s July issue.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1576 days ago

Come along to our community meeting

David Seymour from David Seymour - MP for Epsom

Hi Neighbours,

As your local MP, I hold regular community meetings with informative speakers on a range of timely topics. We have hosted ambassadors, the Mayor, Reserve Bank Governors, animal welfare advocates and IRD tax experts.

Each year, I invite councillors serving the Epsom electorate … View more
Hi Neighbours,

As your local MP, I hold regular community meetings with informative speakers on a range of timely topics. We have hosted ambassadors, the Mayor, Reserve Bank Governors, animal welfare advocates and IRD tax experts.

Each year, I invite councillors serving the Epsom electorate to give a report on council activities. The decisions of the Council are often felt more acutely than those of central government, so it is important to hear from those making those decisions on our behalf.

On 24 July, I will be hosting Desley Simpson, the Auckland Councillor for the Orakei Ward at the Somervell Presbyterian Church 497 Remuera Road. The meeting will begin at 2:00pm, with light refreshments available from 1:30pm.

I do hope that you will be able to join me at what promises to be a most interesting presentation.

I am accepting pre-submitted questions so we can maximise the time available. Please email your questions to mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz.

Please register quickly to secure your place. You can register by calling 09 522 7464 or emailing mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz. Please note there is very limited parking available at the venue.

I do hope you will be able to join.

Authorised by David Seymour, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

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1576 days ago

Come talk with us about our Local Board Plan

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Head over to Leys Institute Little Library Ponsonby on Monday 20th July between 12pm-2pm to talk with our Chair Richard Northey and other board members about your feedback on our draft Waitematā Local Board Plan.

Read More to visit our website where you can read our draft plan & have your … View more
Head over to Leys Institute Little Library Ponsonby on Monday 20th July between 12pm-2pm to talk with our Chair Richard Northey and other board members about your feedback on our draft Waitematā Local Board Plan.

Read More to visit our website where you can read our draft plan & have your say online.

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1576 days ago

WOMENS MACPAC FULL LENGTH DOWN PUFFER JACKET

Mike from Kingsland

Size 14 full length hooded down jacket
GREY Excellent unmarked condition hardly worn No stains marks rips etc
Bought for myself at trendy hospice store not realising it was womens fit and I am not
STUPID MAN CREATURE!!
Anyway my loss is Yr gain selling for what I paid
Grab a bargain at this price … View more
Size 14 full length hooded down jacket
GREY Excellent unmarked condition hardly worn No stains marks rips etc
Bought for myself at trendy hospice store not realising it was womens fit and I am not
STUPID MAN CREATURE!!
Anyway my loss is Yr gain selling for what I paid
Grab a bargain at this price you can keep it and give Yr daughter Yr old one
Look a million $$$outside Crave or on the sideline in this warm as pupoy
Similar thing on sale at macpac for $250 check out the photos and compare
Pick up in kingsland or I'll drop it off if you are close by
Be quick girls
Phone Mike 02102207840

Price: $55

1576 days ago

WOMENS MACPAC FULL LENGTH DOWN PUFFER JACKET

Mike from Kingsland

Size 14 full length hooded down jacket
GREY Excellent unmarked condition hardly worn No stains marks rips etc
Bought for myself at trendy hospice store not realising it was womens fit and I am not
STUPID MAN CREATURE!!
Anyway my loss is Yr gain selling for what I paid
Grab a bargain at this price … View more
Size 14 full length hooded down jacket
GREY Excellent unmarked condition hardly worn No stains marks rips etc
Bought for myself at trendy hospice store not realising it was womens fit and I am not
STUPID MAN CREATURE!!
Anyway my loss is Yr gain selling for what I paid
Grab a bargain at this price you can keep it and give Yr daughter Yr old one
Look a million $$$outside Crave or on the sideline in this warm as pupoy
Similar thing on sale at macpac for $250 check out the photos and compare
Pick up in kingsland or I'll drop it off if you are close by
Be quick girls
Phone Mike 02102207840

Price: $55

1579 days ago

Things that surprise Kiwis returning to NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. … View more
Hi everyone,
I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. Whether it's to do with the weather, the cost of things, the public transport, the food, the housing, the people or something else entirely, we'd be keen to hear about it. Please remember that your comment may be included in the article, unless you say you don't want it to be. Thank you.

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1577 days ago

Fixing lamp

Satine from Freemans Bay

Hi there

I have a lamp which needs an electrician to have a look and fix the cord maybe. Where is the best place that charge reasonable price for small jobs like that?

Thanks

1577 days ago

Collective Nouns

NumberWorks'nWords Remuera

You've heard of a class of students, a pack of dogs, a herd of cows, and probably a school of fish. These are collective nouns -- a group of people, animals or things.

We would love to hear of others, comment below.

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1576 days ago

This week’s Kind Neighbour is Ann, nominated by Georgina Hamilton from Takanini.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® … View moreHave you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® Card AND a shout out in your local paper! Check out last weeks below ⬇️⬇️

"My neighbour Ann, a retired special ed teacher, goes the extra mile for her community. On her neighbourhood walks she notices blocked drains, or dangerous pavements on school routes and spends time phoning the Council to get them fixed. She is part of a local group that petitioned for new school crossings on Takanini School Road. She volunteers at the local school for free maths tuition. She sets a really great example of looking out for her community and makes the world a better place."

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