Birkdale, Auckland

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Got a question for your neighbours?

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1058 days ago

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine… View moreLearning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine from Colchagua Valley, Chile, Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Marques de Riscal Reserva, Voyager Estate, The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia.

Our Sunday WSET Level 3 tasting started with Massolino Moscato d'Asti; Jansz Premier Cuvée from Tasmania, Piper Heidsieck NV followed by Fortified wines Tio Pepe Palamino Fino, the outstanding Del Duque Amontillado VORS 30 years also from Gonzales Byass; Cazes Rivesaltes AOC Ambré 2004; Warres Otima Tawny Port 20 years; Campbells Rutherglen Muscat and Williams & Humbert Pedro Ximenez 12 years old sweet sherry.

We then wrote formal tasting notes for the following wines in preparation of the WSET Level 3 exam on Sunday 12 December.

Franz Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2016;
Alba de Vetus Albarino, Rias Biaxas 2019;
Mullineux Swartland Syrah 2014 and
Prats & Symington Post Scriptum, Touriga Nacional blend 2018, Douro, Portugal

Fascinating and captivating wines for sure!

1058 days ago

Volunteers needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

We are still on the lookout for amazing volunteers who’d like to spare a few hours per week to support our Red Cross Shop team at Wairau Park.
If you haven’t applied already and would like to lend a hand over the busy holiday season, push the button below for more information or call us on (09)… View more
We are still on the lookout for amazing volunteers who’d like to spare a few hours per week to support our Red Cross Shop team at Wairau Park.
If you haven’t applied already and would like to lend a hand over the busy holiday season, push the button below for more information or call us on (09) 440 9770 to have a chat.

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1058 days ago

Highbury House November Newsletter

The Team from Highbury Community House Inc

Click in the link below to access our November newsletter

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1059 days ago

What are you looking forward to at the traffic light system?

Josephine Franks Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours, the traffic lights are in sight and we'd love to know what you're most looking forward to once Aucklanders have more freedom. Maybe it's being reunited with family outside Auckland, going to the pub, or just being able to hang out inside a friend's house … View moreKia ora neighbours, the traffic lights are in sight and we'd love to know what you're most looking forward to once Aucklanders have more freedom. Maybe it's being reunited with family outside Auckland, going to the pub, or just being able to hang out inside a friend's house (and use their loo!). Comment below to share your thoughts - use NFP if you don't want it published - or email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1058 days ago

Picked in the morning, on your plate for lunch

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View more
Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!

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1058 days ago

2008 BMW 323i

Carolyn from Chatswood

Wof and reg
Good Condition exterior and interior
124xxx kms
Has msport wheels that the last owner put on because he didn't like the stock ones.
Only owned it for just over a year and bought it as a private sale from a dealer so it’s been properly maintained and serviced
Tyres were … View more
Wof and reg
Good Condition exterior and interior
124xxx kms
Has msport wheels that the last owner put on because he didn't like the stock ones.
Only owned it for just over a year and bought it as a private sale from a dealer so it’s been properly maintained and serviced
Tyres were brand new when I bought and still have heaps of tread left.
Always used 98 octane gas and warmed up in the mornings, etc.
Has been a great, reliable car for the time that i’ve had it. Absolutely no issues with it at all.

Price: $6,500

1058 days ago

STUDY ENGLISH WITH CONFIDENCE

TWOA

Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five … View more
Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five campuses (Queen Street, Albany, Botany, Mangere and New Lynn).

We have classes in the morning, afternoon (3 days per week) and Evening.

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Semester A 2022

- 19 weeks , Full Time
- Starting date: Monday, 28 February 2022
- Mid-term break: 19 -22 April 2022
- Finishing date: Friday, 8 July 2022

For more information visit www.dynaspeak.ac.nz or
Email:courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz
Know more

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1059 days ago

Meyta Music Classes in Birkenhead invites for Music Theory Course

Natalia from Birkenhead

We open a new Online course of Music Theory where you can learn everything you need to know for better understanding of music in general & get ready for ABRSM(Royal) or TCL(Trinity) exams. We will start in late January 2022.
The course includes 6 sessions (40 minutes each) + all studying … View more
We open a new Online course of Music Theory where you can learn everything you need to know for better understanding of music in general & get ready for ABRSM(Royal) or TCL(Trinity) exams. We will start in late January 2022.
The course includes 6 sessions (40 minutes each) + all studying materials.
Also, we suggest piano/singing/musical production lessons.
Please, find us on FB: www.facebook.com...
Or contact us here: www.meytamusicclasses.com...
Thank you!

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1059 days ago

Dreambaby Royal Converta 3-in-1 Playpen & Gate

Cathy from Hillcrest

Very good condition, no scratch, no stain

1061 days ago

Auckland Council supports City Mission’s Auckland Angels appeal

The Team from Auckland Council

We are throwing our support behind Auckland City Mission’s ‘Auckland Angels’ appeal, helping to ensure Aucklanders in greatest need can celebrate Christmas after a particularly tough year.

ℹ️ Click on Read More to find out more about:
🟢 How to donate
🟢 What is needed
🟢 Gift … View more
We are throwing our support behind Auckland City Mission’s ‘Auckland Angels’ appeal, helping to ensure Aucklanders in greatest need can celebrate Christmas after a particularly tough year.

ℹ️ Click on Read More to find out more about:
🟢 How to donate
🟢 What is needed
🟢 Gift ideas

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1064 days ago

BEGGINER GUITAR LESSONS !!!!

Liliana from Beach Haven

Hi Community!

GUITAR LESSONS FOR BEGGINERS KIDS!!!

Learn from zero!
Learn how to play guitar easy and fun!
Learn different Kind of songs and enjoy playing guitar!!
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Hi Community!

GUITAR LESSONS FOR BEGGINERS KIDS!!!

Learn from zero!
Learn how to play guitar easy and fun!
Learn different Kind of songs and enjoy playing guitar!!
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I am Music teacher and I love to teach!
I have been doing private lesson guitar for more than 10 years.


If you are interested just send me an Email to Lilyfariasg@gmail.com
And we can start to talk!


***FACE - TO - FACE lessons in Beach Haven, Auckland. Or nerby. (When covid restrictions end)

***ONLINE lessons with ZOOM.


Cheers!!



Liliana Farias.
Music's teacher.

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1063 days ago

Old fashioned portable CD player wanted!

Julie from Birkdale

Does anyone have an unwanted old fashioned little portable CD player lying around please?

1060 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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1060 days ago

Have your say on your local.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?

Let us know in our State of the Neighbourhood survey and you could win 1 of 10 $100 Prezzy cards.
Take the survey

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1061 days ago

Potted foam cactus

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

When it comes to homeware trends, the cactus is a perennial favourite. Create some super-cute and affordable cactus-themed crafts with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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