Cornwallis - Huia - Parau, Auckland

1848 days ago

Recipe: Classic Omelette

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Omelettes are essentially a version of scrambled eggs but they have been left to rest and coagulate so that the pan side is firm. Some people prefer firm omelettes, others like to have the egg a little runny so that it retains that soft, silky consistency also known as baveuse.

Ingredients
3 … View more
Omelettes are essentially a version of scrambled eggs but they have been left to rest and coagulate so that the pan side is firm. Some people prefer firm omelettes, others like to have the egg a little runny so that it retains that soft, silky consistency also known as baveuse.

Ingredients
3 Eggs
1 pinch Salt
½ tsp Butter, or a splash of good quality olive oil


Directions
1. In a bowl whisk the eggs. Add salt.
2. Heat the butter in a frying pan (non-stick is easier) until it is just beginning to brown and has a nutty smell. Let it run around the pan so that it is well coated.
3. Pour in the egg mix. With your rubber spatula, constantly lift and scoop around the edges and cut through the middle of the egg mixture to cook evenly.
4. If you are adding a filling to the omelette, it should be done at this point.
5. Roll or fold the omelette by folding one half on the other, or fold one third on the middle third and then roll on the remaining third.

Prior to folding, you can add a filling to lift the flavour of the omelette.
Classic combinations include:
Saute mushrooms
Blanched spinach (with cream)
Diced ham
A combination of finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, parsley, tarragon

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1848 days ago

Together with New Zealand Police we're shutting the gate on rural crime! 🐮❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰

#safercommunitiestogether

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1848 days ago

Have you had a plant stolen?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nzView more
Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.

We'd love to hear from you!

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1848 days ago

Auckland can build rockets - so why can't it afford Santa?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Love him or hate him, downtown Auckland's (and briefly Manukau's) 5-storey Santa appears doomed because of cost, after nearly 60 years. Should he be saved, and by whom? Read the story below:

(Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)

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1848 days ago

Poll: Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?

Neighbourly.co.nz

People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.

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Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?
  • 80.7% Absolutely - I’ve personally dealt with bad neighbours
    80.7% Complete
  • 14% No - tenants could be evicted unfairly
    14% Complete
  • 5.3% I don’t have an opinion
    5.3% Complete
1381 votes
1848 days ago

After Armistice: dealing with the effects of war

The Team from Auckland Museum

As we commemorate the 101st Armistice Day, it's timely that we reflect on the aftermath of the First World War; not only the massive scale of loss, but also the ongoing suffering experienced by those who returned from the first industrialised war.

Arriving in back in Wellington, Colonel Evans… View more
As we commemorate the 101st Armistice Day, it's timely that we reflect on the aftermath of the First World War; not only the massive scale of loss, but also the ongoing suffering experienced by those who returned from the first industrialised war.

Arriving in back in Wellington, Colonel Evans pointedly reminded the soldiers of those left behind: “Remember,” he said, “When you go ashore you are not heroes. The heroes lie in France”. Having lost their comrades in the thousands, the soldiers hardly needed to be reminded of their 'luck' in making it through. Yet for those who survived, the physical and mental toll of the war was immense and for many unspeakable. Each service person confronted the psychological and emotional impact of a war unprecedented in its violence in their own personal way.

One soldier who suffered through his war service was Private Ivor Norman (Norm) Fleet 31249. A bushman who enlisted in Taumarunui, Fleet fought with the Wellington Infantry Regiment and received gunshot wounds to both legs during a clean-up operation at Bellevue Spur on 22 October 1917. His right leg was later amputated and he eventually returned to New Zealand where simply carried on with his life, marrying Elsie Petley in 1928, building his own house and forging a long and productive career. Norm rarely spoke of the war and relatives only recall seeing him in tears as his nephews left for the Second World War; a small clue to the pain that returned servicemen held inside. Like Norm, millions suffered silently in the aftermath. Today we honour their service and acknowledge the immeasurable suffering that came from it.

Lest we forget.

Find out more about Armistice Day and the Museum's collections here. www.aucklandmuseum.com...

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1848 days ago

3 households Lots of Ty toys, puppy surprise Peppa Pig Mr Pototo head Lots of games Chapter books and much more

Lorraine from Henderson

TY Toys X 15 & 2 Large Ty toys ,PEPPA PIG puppy surprise, VIEWMASTER & reels, MR POTOTO head Cars Trucks fire truck with noise, Dominoes WOODEN TOYS LEAPPAD COMPUTER NEW STATIONARY
Lots of Bear's, Baby toys, Bead Boards, peg board NEW XMAS WRAP BODYGLOVE WETSUIT kids size 12
LOTS … View more
TY Toys X 15 & 2 Large Ty toys ,PEPPA PIG puppy surprise, VIEWMASTER & reels, MR POTOTO head Cars Trucks fire truck with noise, Dominoes WOODEN TOYS LEAPPAD COMPUTER NEW STATIONARY
Lots of Bear's, Baby toys, Bead Boards, peg board NEW XMAS WRAP BODYGLOVE WETSUIT kids size 12
LOTS OF TOYS MORE THAN LISTED cant take photos of everything
CHAPTER BOOKS kids books Thomas, Winnie the pooh, hairy McClary Rupert and many others
I have only uploaded some of the photos too much to list or take photos of 3 HOUSEHOLDS OF STUFF
TAROT CARDS & BOOK Beautiful Vase
Lots of Wool Unused AS New TARGUS BACKPACK Girls hardcase TROLLY BAG & kids wheel bag for shopping
FLOOR FANS FREESTANDING X 4 goes well $10 each LOTS OF GAMES many new in box Toys, Minecraft game, Game of Life, Charades, Smiggle stax, and much more not everything in photos
2 Guess handbags GIRLS CLOTHES size 14 NEW tights and more
BOYS LABELS shorts & tops harry potter Nike etc size 12-16 yr Havanan's jandels US 4-5 , CONVERSE shoes pink as new $20 size 6 Vans shoes as new size 5 Mens
Beautiful Glass PUNCH BOWL Set New 27 pce $15 , New Cider Ecology Glasses new $10, Crystalline Champagne glasses 5 in box new $5 outdoor PICNIC RUG KATHMANDU & 2 others $5 each also
CHILLY BAG LARGE with carry strap $7 and a carry shopping bag insulated new $10
Sensation Wine Glasses new in box $10, New Sunbeam Wine chiller $10
New Wetsuit Ladies size 8 or girls 12-14yr cost $200 with tag sell $50
Drink Glass Dispenser with Metal stand 8 litre as new $15 used once
Drink Glass Dispenser with Rose gold look new in box 5.5 litre $15
Double Duvet cover $4 Double Duvet inner cotton $5 2 pillows $2 each
Double Bedspread clean very nice $5 2 pillowcases 250 tread count $3 each Round pink tablecloth new $5 Camera cases $5 each More Kids and baby books not in photos
Beautiful Trelise Cooper Handbag $10 and more 0211224859 come get a bargain

Negotiable

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1848 days ago

Playgroup

Dorothy from Glen Eden

Music Action Play - - Sturges West Community house. Summerland Dr, Thursday - 10-11:30 $5 includes kids and parent morning tea. See poster below and please pass on.

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1848 days ago

139cc lawn mower

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Listing on behalf:
Still under warranty(8 more months)
Comes with Castrol oil and tools.
Receipt is also available so that you can claim warranty if anything goes wrong. Can deliver locally for a small fee
Selling as he is going overseas

Negotiable

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1849 days ago

URGENT! The government is seeking to rush through new terrorism legislation in FOUR days

Blanche from Titirangi

The government is seeking to rush through new terrorism legislation - they have given just FOUR days for the public to make submissions (due Sunday, 10 November!). This rushed process is a serious violation of the democratic process, and the law is unnecessary.

mailchi.mp...
MAKE A SUBMISSION
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The government is seeking to rush through new terrorism legislation - they have given just FOUR days for the public to make submissions (due Sunday, 10 November!). This rushed process is a serious violation of the democratic process, and the law is unnecessary.

mailchi.mp...
MAKE A SUBMISSION

We are encouraging people to make a brief submission to Parliament opposing the Terrorism Suppression (Control Orders) Bill for the following reasons

Here are some points you can make in your submission:

The government is rushing through legislation, curtailing public input into legislation that severely restricts human rights including right to freedom of movement and fair trial rights. This is an unacceptable process in a free and democratic country.
The government says control orders are necessary because the existing Terrorism Suppression Act (TSA) may be unable to secure a prosecution. The government was told 11 years ago that the TSA needed significant changes. Thus far, neither a Labour nor National-party led government has sought to address this. Now it is rushing through legislation to fix a hole that they haven’t bothered about for more than a decade.
If a relevant person is engaged in criminal activity or poses a risk to New Zealanders then-existing criminal law (for threats or acts of violence) is sufficient to prosecute them. Imposing preventative punishment on someone (such as a curfew) based on what they might do runs contrary to our justice system.
The Terrorism Suppression Act already states that any person who joins a designated terrorist organisation is liable on conviction to imprisonment for up to 14 years. Such a person need not have committed any terrorism offences - membership in and of itself is sufficient.
The government is allowing the use of secret evidence, and although it says it will assign a lawyer to look at that evidence, it still means a person may have no way of knowing what the claims against them actually are or who is making them.
The basis of terrorism designations is not neutral or objective: designations are political by their very nature - one man’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter so to speak. Would Nelson Mandela have been subject to a control order in his time? In some cases, New Zealand’s designations are based on politically-biased source material.
It isn’t clear how much “risk” a person must pose in order to be subject to a control order.


I encourage you to follow the link and make a short submission to show the government the voting public want fair and open government with proper consultation, four days is not appropriate for law making on such an important topic!


mailchi.mp...

1848 days ago

🌸🌺FREE GERANIUM CLIPPINGS🌺🌸

Fiona from Henderson

Yes, I have more and the colour available is shown in the photo below.
They are currently on the driveway waiting for you to pick them up.
These do go quickly but please, only respond if you are genuinely going to turn up.

Free

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1848 days ago

Something fishy going on here🐟🐟

Fiona from Henderson

Now this is freaky. A fish with a 'human face'
This looks like someone I know and also someone I used to know.
If this is reincarnation, then I think I'll pass.
May be caused by all the toxic chemicals and rubbish that's in the water or maybe this is indeed a freak of nature. … View more
Now this is freaky. A fish with a 'human face'
This looks like someone I know and also someone I used to know.
If this is reincarnation, then I think I'll pass.
May be caused by all the toxic chemicals and rubbish that's in the water or maybe this is indeed a freak of nature. www.msn.com...

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1849 days ago

Activity Bead boards Mr Potato Head, Pepper Pig Toys, Games and more

Lorraine from Henderson

3 Large Bead Boards $10 each Disney Hardcase travel bag $10
Lots of lovely toys & Books many are new or as new make great gifts
New Kitchen wear and more
too much to list Large Garage full of Lots of Stuff
0211224859 if u want to come have a look let me know
some photos are in cant… View more
3 Large Bead Boards $10 each Disney Hardcase travel bag $10
Lots of lovely toys & Books many are new or as new make great gifts
New Kitchen wear and more
too much to list Large Garage full of Lots of Stuff
0211224859 if u want to come have a look let me know
some photos are in cant take more don't have the time Lots of children's and ladies clothes cosmetics
sleeping bags cooler bag rugs too much there come get a bargain

Negotiable

1850 days ago

Reaching out for $1 or $2 donations to help an abused mum & her young family

Yvonne from Henderson

Hello there

I know I keep re-posting this week after week but as christmas draws closer & closer I get more anxious & would really like spread some true christmas joy to a family in need.

I am new to this Give A Little thing, but needed to do something to help someone very close to me, … View more
Hello there

I know I keep re-posting this week after week but as christmas draws closer & closer I get more anxious & would really like spread some true christmas joy to a family in need.

I am new to this Give A Little thing, but needed to do something to help someone very close to me, out of her current predicament. I have set up a Give A Little page for a very dear friend of mine & her young kids who have become victims of a situation that has left them homeless & with no car. If you wish to ask any questions or know more information I will reply to any messages I receive.

Below is the link to my Give a Little page. If you wish to forward the link to anyone who might also be willing to donate, that would be very greatly appreciated. The faster I can hit my target, the sooner I can forward it onto her & her kids:

givealittle.co.nz...

Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read my post & please, even if it's only to 1 or 2 people you know who might also be willing to donate, passing my post/link on, will help me tremendously in my quest.



Sincerest Regards



Yvonne

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