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1851 days ago

Term 4 tuition reinforces a year full of learning.

NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead

We all know how important it is to finish well. There is nothing more frustrating to see our children having a fantastic year and then “dropping the ball” in the last few weeks and losing momentum. Term 4 sees a consolidation of work learnt during the year and developing a platform to launch … View moreWe all know how important it is to finish well. There is nothing more frustrating to see our children having a fantastic year and then “dropping the ball” in the last few weeks and losing momentum. Term 4 sees a consolidation of work learnt during the year and developing a platform to launch the next academic year. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that our students are motivated until the end and well prepared for the next step. Call now to book your free assessment and introductory lesson.

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1851 days ago

Why Pay More!

Mac from Dental Studio 114

Don't pay more than you need to! Come and see us at Dental Studio 114 Phone 09 4806629 for an appointment.

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1852 days ago

National Gardening Week: Flower Power

Yates Gardener

The call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!

National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019

To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seedsView more
The call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!

National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019

To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds from Yates flower range including flowers for colour & bees.

We’re also on the search for Yates Budding Young Gardener 2019, the lucky winner will become a Yates Kid Ambassador for one year and win a family trip for four, to Hawaii. Entries close 6th October.
T's & C's apply.
Find out more

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1852 days ago

Celebrate the Kowhai Festival!

The Team from Auckland Council

A very special outdoor screening of The Greatest Showman (starring Hugh Jackman) is happening at Shoesmith Domain in Warkworth on October 19. Bring your own picnic and some sort of seating. Learn more

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1852 days ago

Kombucha Workshop

Kowhai Makau from

Activate your gut to absorb more nutrients with this refreshing and fizzing delight. An informative workshop to improve your health and enrich your life.
Learning the art of successfully keeping a healthy Kombucha Scoby is the beginning of a life-transforming attitude towards a healthy gut. These … View more
Activate your gut to absorb more nutrients with this refreshing and fizzing delight. An informative workshop to improve your health and enrich your life.
Learning the art of successfully keeping a healthy Kombucha Scoby is the beginning of a life-transforming attitude towards a healthy gut. These fermented drinks contain beneficial enzymes and nutrients that improve digestion and boost your beneficial gut flora and immunity.
In this in-depth class, you will learn how to be your own therapeutic kitchen master, learning to make this nutritious drink with delicious flavours.
Participants receive their own SCOBY, starter liquid and a handout with brewing instructions to take home. Bring a jar!

Registrations close on Thursday 10 October.

Tutor: Julie Craig
Julie is a tutor, author and columnist who is passionate about living sustainably in Auckland’s urban environment. A horticulturally trained, historic food practitioner, Julie is the Wild Crafter that weaves together the classes for the Oak and Thistle team. Specialising in teaching food initiatives, brewing, foraging, making medicine and household products, Julie is passionate about fostering strong communities through bartering, sharing and teaching.

Terms and Conditions:

Course registration closes 24 hours before the course starts, unless it is full prior to this. Therefore please book early to avoid disappointment. We do not accept walk-ins on the day for our courses. Please register and pay before the start of the course.

Refund Policy – Courses

If you cancel a course booking five (5) days before the start of the course, we will give you a full refund.
If you cancel a course booking between five (5) days and one (1) day before the start of a course, we will give you a 50% refund.
If you cancel your booking on the day of the course, you are not entitled to a refund.

Contact community@kaiptaiki.org.nz to cancel a course.

Cancellations

Kaipatiki Project reserves the right to cancel any course at any time. We will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible before we cancel a course. If we cancel a course, you will receive a full refund.
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1852 days ago

Getting More For The Shore - Local Body Elections 2019

Danielle from Glenfield

Danielle Grant and Grant Gillon are disappointed with the false accusations in this election.

The NZ Herald made the mistake of associating us with negative images and pages. Last week the NZ Herald had to apologise in a printed correction.

We appreciate all the positive support we are getting … View more
Danielle Grant and Grant Gillon are disappointed with the false accusations in this election.

The NZ Herald made the mistake of associating us with negative images and pages. Last week the NZ Herald had to apologise in a printed correction.

We appreciate all the positive support we are getting for our campaign. We are proud of our policy position. Neither of us are interested in divisive politics, it's not our style.

As we have done with the local boards, we have worked constructively with our communities with great results. We will continue to do so on council to best represent the communities we love.

Authorised by Dr Grant Gillon, 15 Buchanan Street, Devonport. Ph 0274 801 835.

1852 days ago

Recipe: Asparagus with parmigiano and mayonnaise

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Here's a great dish to make the most of asparagus when they're at their best.

Serves 4
Ingredients
20 Asparagus, spears (5-6 asparagus spears per person)
½ tsp Sugar
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Mayonnaise
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Here's a great dish to make the most of asparagus when they're at their best.

Serves 4
Ingredients
20 Asparagus, spears (5-6 asparagus spears per person)
½ tsp Sugar
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Mayonnaise
50 g Parmigiano cheese, grated

Directions

1. Snap off the asparagus ends or peel the last 2-3 centimetres.
2. Heat a pot of water to blanch the asparagus.
3. Add salt and sugar to the water — this helps heighten the green colour of the asparagus.
4. When water reaches a rolling boil, add the asparagus. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Drain in a sink with cold running water and ice if you have it.
6. Remove from the water when cool and drain and place on a serving plate.
7. Combine the parmigiano and mayonnaise and pour over the asparagus.
8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

For the Mayonnaise recipe follow the link below!

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1852 days ago

Have you passed "inheritance" on to your kids?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We're on the hunt for people who've passed "inheritance" on to their kids while still alive? i.e. you haven't made them wait for it to be distributed by a will. Do you fit the bill? Get in touch with susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

1852 days ago

Prepared For Anything - October 1st to 31st ⚠️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ … View more
Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ go bag with survival essentials, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you can get through any situation.

This month also coincides with International Day of Disaster Reduction on October 13th and New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, on Thursday, October 17th at 1.30pm.

Let us know how you’re preparing for anything in your home, at work or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZprepared

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1852 days ago

Panelbeater wanted

Peter from Birkdale

Hi,
I have some work available for a panel beater to complete the last 10% of prepping a car for paint. Just need blocking and final sanding done. All materials provided.
Work to be done on site.
Msg me for more details, pics etc
021661362

Negotiable

1853 days ago

Poll: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Greens are supporting the voting age being dropped to 16. Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.

What do you … View more
The Greens are supporting the voting age being dropped to 16. Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.

What do you think?

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Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?
  • 20.7% Absolutely - young people are our future!
    20.7% Complete
  • 68.2% No - they lack experience to make good judgements
    68.2% Complete
  • 11% It depends on the 16-year-old
    11% Complete
1259 votes
1853 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.

For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
Book now

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1853 days ago

Cash for cars - get your wreck off the road!

The Team from AAA Auto Parts

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free … View more
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone

We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.

Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Enquire now

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1853 days ago

Vote for the Shore Action Team!

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

The Shore Action team has led the Kaipātiki Local Board for the last 3 years and has made huge progress for our area.
This election we are standing a strong team of 6 candidates prepared to take action to deliver for our local communities:
Adrian Tyler, Anne-Elise Smithson, Danielle Grant, John … View more
The Shore Action team has led the Kaipātiki Local Board for the last 3 years and has made huge progress for our area.
This election we are standing a strong team of 6 candidates prepared to take action to deliver for our local communities:
Adrian Tyler, Anne-Elise Smithson, Danielle Grant, John Gillon, Melanie Kenrick, Paula Gillon.

Our Action Plan:

ACTION ON TRANSPORT:
- Continue to hold Auckland Transport to account
- Action on Onewa Road! Mon-Sat daytime clearway (city-bound); restore 9am T3 finish time; shared cycling/pedestrian path (city-bound)
- Rebuild Northcote Wharf; Improve ferry services and bus connections
- Support Harbour Bridge walking/cycling link and Seapath
- Shared cycling/pedestrian loop connecting Birkenhead-Beach Haven-Glenfield
- Safe school streets

ACTION ON PARKS & ENVIRONMENT:
- Protect and enhance our environment
- Increase pest-free initiatives and protect our precious kauri from dieback disease
- Continue our massive programme of bush track upgrades and create new kauri-free routes, including the Beach Haven Coastal Connection (Tui Park - Shepherds Park - Hellyers Creek Reserve)
- Clean streams, ponds and beaches
- Action on Little Shoal Bay flooding
- No park sales!

ACTION ON PLAY
- Continue upgrading our tired playgrounds and basketball courts
- More shadesails over playgrounds
- Upgrade our sports facilities and leisure centres
- New splashpad, toddler destination playground and Māra Hūpara traditional Māori play

ACTION IN OUR COMMUNITY
- Vibrant and safer town centres
- Support for our sports clubs, volunteers, cultural groups and community houses
- Support the Beach Haven Marae proposal
- Protect our heritage and keep developers within zoning rules
- Listen to you and keep you informed

For more information, visit: www.shoreaction.org.nz...

Authorised by John Gillon, 196 Beach Haven Road, Beach Haven, Ph 0210497933

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