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Volcanic wines are hot, literally. It’s no secret that Mount Etna in Sicily, the Canary Islands and the Yamanashi region in near Mount Fuji are all home to some of the world’s most diverse and exciting wines, which is why one of the leading authorities on volcanic wines is coming to New Zealand… View moreVolcanic wines are hot, literally. It’s no secret that Mount Etna in Sicily, the Canary Islands and the Yamanashi region in near Mount Fuji are all home to some of the world’s most diverse and exciting wines, which is why one of the leading authorities on volcanic wines is coming to New Zealand to host tastings on Saturday 28 July and Sunday 29 July.
Master Sommelier John Szabo will lead two tastings on volcanic wines at the New Zealand School of Food & Wine’s annual W&F Celebration, part of Auckland’s new Elemental Festival.
He was the first Canadian to add the letters MS (Master Sommelier) to his name, in 2004, and has since written Volcanic Wines, Salt Grit and Power - a book about volcanic wine regions.
Auckland is a fitting city to host Szabo since the greater Auckland region’s volcanic field has at least 52 volcanoes. The city’s scoria cones range from 10 to 120 meters in height, contributing an unexplored aspect to Auckland’s wine terroir.
“The question is how we can enhance the reputations of wines grown in the Auckland region given most of this region’s wineries are on volcanically derived sedimentary rock,” says Celia Hay of the NZ School of Food & Wine.
Szabo will speak at the school’s annual Wine & Food Celebration on Saturday 27July and Sunday 28 July in Central Auckland.
For more information and to arrange an interview with John contact:
Celia Hay
celia@foodandwine.co.nz
021 981 947
Hi neighbours, a $29.7 million plan to slash a popular golf course in half has left golfers fuming at what they claim is an "unfair" decision.
What are your thoughts on the Chamberlain Park redevelopment?
Hi neighbours. Police have warned of a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police, convinces victims to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank accounts and send it to domestic and … View moreHi neighbours. Police have warned of a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police, convinces victims to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank accounts and send it to domestic and international addresses.
Last month, officers intercepted two separate packages in Auckland containing a total of $25,000. The two victims, one of whom was an 84-year-old woman, had their money returned by police.
However, most who fall for the scam won't be so lucky.
Have you - or someone you know - lost money to this scam? Let us know in the comments or send us an email at newstips@stuff.co.nz
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We have a lovely four double bedroom house with a large fenced backyard for rent for the last week of July through to end of August. This would suit a family who may be renovating, or need a house for family or work. Please message me if interested. Cheers Deb Mead
Hi neighbours,
Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.
Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to… View moreHi neighbours,
Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.
Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to provide support services for the theatre's restoration, lost funding.
To read more, click here.
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A pedestrian is badly hurt after being hit by a bus in Auckland city. The person was struck at the …
Hi neighbours, a gaggle of geese at Western Springs could be culled if they cannot be re-homed, a local board member says. Auckland Council says there are 160 geese but a sustainable number for the park is 20 geese. Local Board member Rob Thomas is calling on people to help re-home the geese. How … View moreHi neighbours, a gaggle of geese at Western Springs could be culled if they cannot be re-homed, a local board member says. Auckland Council says there are 160 geese but a sustainable number for the park is 20 geese. Local Board member Rob Thomas is calling on people to help re-home the geese. How do you feel about the birds?
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Greetings City Centre Residents,
Our monthly meeting is Monday 1 July, 6pm.
At Ellen Melville Hall on Freyberg Place
Come along, listen, have your say - let us know what you are thinking.
And then we are into some of the many issues and enthusiams that motivate us all, and make the city centre … View moreGreetings City Centre Residents,
Our monthly meeting is Monday 1 July, 6pm.
At Ellen Melville Hall on Freyberg Place
Come along, listen, have your say - let us know what you are thinking.
And then we are into some of the many issues and enthusiams that motivate us all, and make the city centre such an interesting and vibrant place in which to live.
The agenda is bit.ly... or attached below
See you there.
CCRG Meeting AGENDA 2019-01-07_& attachments.pdf Download View
Established in 1841, Symonds Street Cemetery is one of Aotearoa’s oldest cemeteries and has been a public park since 1908.
The urban cemetery is benefitting from a long-term enhancement programme first initiated by Waitematā Local Board in 2012.
Do you know heroes who go above and beyond to protect our environment?
Trams, pedestrian-only areas and more greenery have been revealed in new designs for what Auckland w…
The team at Parnell Trust Holiday Programmes can't WAIT for our Winter Fun holiday programme to start next week!
When booking your child into Parnell Trust Holiday Programme, you get the choice of up to three different activities every day. Our Club House activities offer kids loads of … View moreThe team at Parnell Trust Holiday Programmes can't WAIT for our Winter Fun holiday programme to start next week!
When booking your child into Parnell Trust Holiday Programme, you get the choice of up to three different activities every day. Our Club House activities offer kids loads of on-site creative fun and excursions to awesome activities nearby.
Our first Club House day of the holidays on Monday 8 July is Bumper B-Day where our kids will have an absolute blast blowing bubbles, decorating balloons and playing ball and balloon games. Our brilliant face painter will turn our Club House kids into something unBelievable - maybe a bug, bee, butterfly, beauty or a beast? The choice is yours!
To enrol for our Bumper B-Day or check out our full Winter Fun holiday programme, visit our website at www.parnell.org.nz...
Taking away blankets belonging to the homeless in rubbish bags was inexcusable, says an Auckland cou…
More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.
The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.
It tested views on both the… View moreMore than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.
The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.
It tested views on both the cycle and bus lanes, as well as the way bus lane misuse by motorists was enforced.
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