Chatswood, Auckland

945 days ago

Our 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero Winner!

Prospa

Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings,… View more
Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings, conversations and smiles!

Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you for nominating your favourite local business. We'd like to acknowledge the official winner of the public voting poll, Josh Coe, owner of Page 42 cafe. Unfortunately, Josh has decided to close his business after 3.5 years and we wish him all the best.

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946 days ago

COOKIE HAS BEEN FOUND !!!!!!!

Anna from Northcote Point

What Joy this brings !!!!!!!

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952 days ago

North Shore rubbish collection trial a success, but technology won't be rolled out across Auckland

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours. A new rubbish collection method trialled on the North Shore was a runaway success, but there are no plans to roll it out across the Auckland.

In 2021, rubbish collection using radio frequency identification (RFID) was trialled with 498 households in Albany, Beach Haven, Browns … View more
Kia ora neighbours. A new rubbish collection method trialled on the North Shore was a runaway success, but there are no plans to roll it out across the Auckland.

In 2021, rubbish collection using radio frequency identification (RFID) was trialled with 498 households in Albany, Beach Haven, Browns Bay, Murrays Bay, Northcross, Torbay and Totara Vale.

RFID is a wireless data transfer method. When a bin fitted with a RFID chip is emptied, payment is deducted from the resident’s account which is linked to their debit card.

The technology eliminates the need for residents to buy bin tags and provided Auckland Council with more insight on trial participants’ waste habits.

Of the 191 residents who completed a trial survey, 92 per cent wanted the service to continue.

“Overall, the trial was successful in providing a convenient, reliable service that ... based on survey responses, achieved very high satisfaction ratings from customers," the post-trial report stated.

However, RFID technology won’t be rolled out widely any time soon, as the council is still deciding whether the region should move entirely to a rates-funded model or a PAYT model.

“Should the region decide to pursue a user pays model, then the RFID payment method could be progressed,” an Auckland Council spokesperson said.

Click 'read more' for the full report.

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945 days ago

Wine & Cheese Tasting

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, … View more
A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, delicate, and always easy to like.
• Abbaye De Citeaux – a washed rind cheese of unpasteurised cows milk cheese produced in an Abbey in Bourgogne Montbeliarde cows. Funky and a bit wild on the nose but rich and creamy on the palate.
• Gruyère from Switzerland with butter and toasted nuts. So easy to eat more and more.
• Roquefort, the famous sheep’s milk cheese in the town of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon must lead the game of best blue. Creamy, feral but with good acidity and a long lingering finish.
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The wines
• Domain Roland Lavantureux Chablis AOC 2019
Green apple and lemon with crisp acidity
• Domain Jacqueson 1er Cru 2019 a Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation of
Mercurey with notes of black cherries and plum, mushroom, autumn leaves.
• Petit Guiraud Sauternes 2019 second of wine Chateau Guiraud, ranked in the 1855 classification of Barsac and Sauternes. Ripe notes of Pineapple, honey. Dried apricots, sweet spices.

945 days ago

Ariston Freezer ( 1.8m, 7 drawer)

Darrell from Northcote

Contact Darrell
021 99 88 95

Price: $400

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945 days ago

Rustic house number

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

Turn scrap building materials into a fun and practical piece for the home. Use timber offcuts and some creativity to make a rustic house number sign with Resene Alabaster and Resene Woodsman Crowshead.

Find out how to create your own.

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946 days ago

SHIFTING HOMES - LET US HELP YOU WITH MOVE OUT/MOVE IN CLEANING

Andi Dalton from ACT Clean - North shore

Moving homes is stressful enough, right!
An AFFORDABLE CLEAN TEAM is in your neighbourhood to take care of your move out clean - ceilings, walls, bathrooms, kitchen, carpets, windows, oven, whatever needs doing.
And to make your move even smoother, we can clean and freshen up your new home, … View more
Moving homes is stressful enough, right!
An AFFORDABLE CLEAN TEAM is in your neighbourhood to take care of your move out clean - ceilings, walls, bathrooms, kitchen, carpets, windows, oven, whatever needs doing.
And to make your move even smoother, we can clean and freshen up your new home, offering the same services.
All staff are fully trained in this type of work and our teams are all fully vaccinated.
Book your movers then book your AFFORDABLE CLEAN TEAM.
Call for a quote: Andi 027 398 9627

946 days ago

Mother’s Day - celebrate with Red Cross

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Hello neighbours, Mother’s Day is approaching so why don’t you come over and have a look at our lovely gift ideas for your Mum?

We are open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
18 Link Drive, Wairau Valley

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946 days ago

New Zealand Natural Treats & Chews And More

Brian Damon from The Paw Store Ltd

We stock New Zealand natural treats for dogs such as beef bully sticks, beef chew sticks, beef and lamb lung, liver snaps, beef & cookie crunch, lamb, venison, beef ears and lots more. Check out our website for the full range atwww.thepawe.co.nz. Get free shipping for all purchases over $75. … View moreWe stock New Zealand natural treats for dogs such as beef bully sticks, beef chew sticks, beef and lamb lung, liver snaps, beef & cookie crunch, lamb, venison, beef ears and lots more. Check out our website for the full range atwww.thepawe.co.nz. Get free shipping for all purchases over $75. Buy on subscription and save 15% on recurring orders.

Negotiable

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946 days ago

Growing Together - Intensification around town and local centres

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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Have your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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946 days ago

Dimchae Kimchi Fridge

Darrell from Northcote

Darrell
021 99 88 95

Price: $600

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947 days ago

You’ve gotta be Kiwiing me!!!

Jay from Beds4U Glenfield

If you spend most of your nights switching sides, trying to get at least a few hours of sleep, you're definitely not eating enough kiwi fruit. According to a study, eating two kiwi fruits one hour before bedtime may help you fall asleep faster and sleep better.
Kiwi fruits tend to carry very … View more
If you spend most of your nights switching sides, trying to get at least a few hours of sleep, you're definitely not eating enough kiwi fruit. According to a study, eating two kiwi fruits one hour before bedtime may help you fall asleep faster and sleep better.
Kiwi fruits tend to carry very high antioxidant levels and serotonin levels. These antioxidants appear to have a good influence on sleep, according to a growing number of studies based around this. High levels of serotonin may also be significant, since serotonin helps to initiate sleep and then sustain sleep throughout the night. It also helps to regulate the phases of sleep and stimulates alertness in the morning. Test it out to set yourself for a perfect night in slumber, but things surely do appear to be going well for the small fruit.

Read more..
www.scoop.co.nz...

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947 days ago

Poll: Why aren't you switching power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View more
The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?

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Why aren't you switching power providers?
  • 32.6% Switching is too hard, I have enough to deal with!
    32.6% Complete
  • 23.7% I'm in a contract
    23.7% Complete
  • 43.8% I don't know where to find a better deal
    43.8% Complete
473 votes
947 days ago

French Toast

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.

This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with … View more
Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.

This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with caramelized banana, seasonal poached fruits…golden kiwifruit & blueberries today, whipped Chantilly cream.

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947 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from The Neighbourly Team

Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View more
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!

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