Birkdale, Auckland

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1056 days ago

Croissants

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

And we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few … View moreAnd we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few days.

1057 days ago

We Say/You Say: How will you be supporting businesses this summer?

Reporter North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $37 million recovery fund for Auckland businesses this morning, which will include 100,000 free vouchers to visit Auckland Council facilities, attractions, and venues.

The goal is to encourage Aucklanders to "rediscover … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $37 million recovery fund for Auckland businesses this morning, which will include 100,000 free vouchers to visit Auckland Council facilities, attractions, and venues.

The goal is to encourage Aucklanders to "rediscover the best of local businesses and visitor attractions" by visiting places like the zoo and museums, or attend summer events organised by community and cultural groups.

What business or attraction would you spend your voucher on this summer? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the conversations section of the North Shore Times.

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1056 days ago

Auckland Council’s staffed facilities to require vaccination passes

The Team from Auckland Council

To reduce the possibility of transmission within our facilities and keep our staff and customers safe:
🔴 For an interim period, all our staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
🔴 People without vaccination … View more
To reduce the possibility of transmission within our facilities and keep our staff and customers safe:
🔴 For an interim period, all our staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.
🔴 People without vaccination passes will still be able to access our services, but they may be delivered in a different way than before.

ℹ️ For more information and a list of facilities that do or do not require vaccination passes, click on 'Read More'.

*Comments are turned off on this post to stop the spread of misinformation.

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1056 days ago

Visiting Auckland Museum in 'Red' setting

The Team from Auckland Museum

With the confirmation that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is moving into the COVID-19 Protection Framework 'Red' setting this Friday 3 Dec, we've put together all you need to know for your visit: bit.ly...

All of our galleries and current exhibitions, including the interactive displays … View more
With the confirmation that Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is moving into the COVID-19 Protection Framework 'Red' setting this Friday 3 Dec, we've put together all you need to know for your visit: bit.ly...

All of our galleries and current exhibitions, including the interactive displays within them, will be open. Our cafés 1929 and Tuitui will also reopen for seated dining. 🍽️

Remember:
💛 Scan your My Vaccine Pass to enter
📱 Use the NZ COVID Tracer app
😷 Visitors 12+ must wear a mask
↔️ Keep 1m distance from other groups

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1056 days ago

North Harbour’s One Day Sale shopping bonanza, up to 90% off retail!

Business North Harbour

Large number of retailers, wholesalers, & distributors offering specials for One Day Only!

Arts & Crafts, Electronics, Fashion, Food & Wine, Health & Beauty, Home & Living, Sports & Outdoors, Toys, Hobbies, Games & Books.

View our One Day Sale participating … View more
Large number of retailers, wholesalers, & distributors offering specials for One Day Only!

Arts & Crafts, Electronics, Fashion, Food & Wine, Health & Beauty, Home & Living, Sports & Outdoors, Toys, Hobbies, Games & Books.

View our One Day Sale participating businesses, Shopper’s Guide & Map at businessnh.org.nz/onedaysale

See you on Saturday 4th December & shop for some amazing One Day Only specials!
Find out more

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1057 days ago

Pest Free Kaipātiki Tool Shed - A Christmas Special

The Team from Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society (Inc.)

This is the last opportunity to return and borrow tools for the year! If you have empty or nearly empty gel bottles please return them. The next Tool Shed event will not be back until January 22nd, 2022.

We have the usual advice, tools, gloves, herbicides, sterigene for kauri protection, traps and… View more
This is the last opportunity to return and borrow tools for the year! If you have empty or nearly empty gel bottles please return them. The next Tool Shed event will not be back until January 22nd, 2022.

We have the usual advice, tools, gloves, herbicides, sterigene for kauri protection, traps and more to borrow, so come on down anytime between 9-12:30pm.

Located underneath the Birkenhead Senior Citizens Hall - look for the flag.

Thank you to everyone who has picked up traps or tools to control invasive pest plants and predators - it is making a huge difference to Kaipātiki.

🔎 A reminder on our guidelines for collecting resources:

✅️ Please stay home if you have a cold like Covid-19 symptoms. Email us on enquiries@pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz if this is the case and we will try and assist you in a different way.

✅ Please comply with all current alert level settings.

✅ Hand sanitizer will be available on site.

Please feel free to contact us on enquiries@pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz if you have further queries.

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1057 days ago

WAIRAU STORE OPENING ⏰ 02.12.2021

The Team from

Our Auckland stores are growing, and we are excited to announce that our new store at 121 Wairau Road in North Shore Auckland is opening on Thursday 2nd December — make sure you come along to check it out!

Search for some treasures and get yourself some savings, all while knowing that every … View more
Our Auckland stores are growing, and we are excited to announce that our new store at 121 Wairau Road in North Shore Auckland is opening on Thursday 2nd December — make sure you come along to check it out!

Search for some treasures and get yourself some savings, all while knowing that every dollar you spend in-store contributes to helping animals in need 🐱🐰

For opening hours and contact information, please visit: www.spca.nz...

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1057 days ago

Nearly 120 years later, TG Macarthy continues to help those in need

Public Trust

Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.

1057 days ago

High quality and cost-effective deck / fence / outer wall cleaning service

Alex from Bayview

Christmas is coming.
If you want to get your deck/fence/outer wall cleaned before Christmas/New year, contact me via alex.liut@gmail.com.

The rate is NZD 35-40 per hour including tax.

The photos show a sample of a fence before cleaning and after cleaning.

Negotiable

1057 days ago

Gourgeous wool coat. Designed in NZ and labeled "Seduce".

Marcia from Northcote

This is a high quality coat, fit perfectly and is very elegant. Side 8
Only selling as It does not fit me comfortably any longer.

Price: $100

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1057 days ago

Christmas Carols in Beach Haven

Colin from Beach Haven

A rare public performance by the Beach Haven Carollers sees them performing in the Beach Haven Village Green on Saturday, 18 December at 11am. This well rehearsed group, organised by local, Colin Campbell, comprises of members with choral, opera, theatrical and even just karaoke backgrounds, who … View moreA rare public performance by the Beach Haven Carollers sees them performing in the Beach Haven Village Green on Saturday, 18 December at 11am. This well rehearsed group, organised by local, Colin Campbell, comprises of members with choral, opera, theatrical and even just karaoke backgrounds, who just want to spread Christmas joy in the community, normally in retirement villages and rest homes. This is their 37th year.

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1057 days ago

How much light does your houseplant need?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.

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1057 days ago

Heading to the bach this summer?

Climate Insights

Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View more
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Download your Property Climate Report

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1058 days ago

Honda Insight

Altus from Birkenhead

2011 Honda Insight Hybrid.
Very well looked after. Very economical to run. Been serviced yearly with Honda Dealership.
108000 on the clock. NZ New.
Comes with wof and rego

Price: $7,000

1058 days ago

Parts of North Island moving to Red Light this Friday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts … View more
The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts will all move to Red. The rest of the North Island and all of the South Island will move into Orange. These settings will next be reviewed on 13 December.

The existing Auckland boundary will remain in place until 17 January, and no new travel restrictions will be put in place. Vaccine passes will also come into force with the traffic light system.

Find out more about the new traffic light settings by region on this interactive map.

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