Freemans Bay, Auckland

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

872 days ago

Pavlova

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It’s drizzling Pavlovas today! Our Foundation students have prepared New Zealand’s acclaimed national dessert. It's not only beautiful to look at, but also offers an exciting mix of flavors and textures.
Today we combined strawberry, raspberry & kiwifruit with whipped cream and … View more
It’s drizzling Pavlovas today! Our Foundation students have prepared New Zealand’s acclaimed national dessert. It's not only beautiful to look at, but also offers an exciting mix of flavors and textures.
Today we combined strawberry, raspberry & kiwifruit with whipped cream and passion puree.

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872 days ago

2 x Burux Sempervirens / "Box Hedge"

Karen from Herne Bay

2 x Burux Sempervirens / "Box Hedge"

$35 each included white pot

Pick up in Te Atatu Peninsula

thanks

Price: $35

873 days ago

Can you help a business in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your … View more
We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your availability and how you'd like to help.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep small businesses busy!
Explore Short Notice

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878 days ago

Competition now closed *WIN* a coin toss with the Blues

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a little Blues fan in the whānau? Nominate someone between the ages of 7-13 to win an amazing experience with the Blues at Eden Park on Friday 6th May!

Here's what they'll receive:
- goodie bags containing Blues home jerseys and caps
- 2 x silver stand tickets
- food & … View more
Got a little Blues fan in the whānau? Nominate someone between the ages of 7-13 to win an amazing experience with the Blues at Eden Park on Friday 6th May!

Here's what they'll receive:
- goodie bags containing Blues home jerseys and caps
- 2 x silver stand tickets
- food & beverage vouchers
- an exclusive meet the captains and players experience
- a tour of the TV commentary box

PLUS your little Blues fan will flip the coin to start the game!

Simply COMMENT BELOW and tell us about your little Blues fan...
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Requirements:
1) Child must be aged between 7 and 13 and accompanied by a guardian.
2) Winner must be available on Friday 6 May from 5pm. Prize is not transferable.
3) Winner must be available for reasonable publicity purposes.
4) Winners will be contacted Monday 2nd May by COB

Click here for full T&Cs.
Go the Blues!

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873 days ago

Old household paints lying around?

The Team from Auckland Council

Do you need to get rid of old paints? Dispose of them sustainably by dropping your waste off at participating Dulux and Resene stores.*

*Excludes commercial quantities. A small fee may apply.

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873 days ago

Clay Works @ St Columba Grey Lynn

Reverend Brent from Grey Lynn

In its 8th year, Clay Works is a showcase and sale of pottery by 40+ potters from Auckland and beyond, and a fundraiser to support St Columba Church in Grey Lynn in its community work. It is 'by invitation only' so you can be sure of the quality of the pottery. Emerging and established … View moreIn its 8th year, Clay Works is a showcase and sale of pottery by 40+ potters from Auckland and beyond, and a fundraiser to support St Columba Church in Grey Lynn in its community work. It is 'by invitation only' so you can be sure of the quality of the pottery. Emerging and established potters. For photos of the pottery, go to @clayworksnz.

Times: FRI 6 AND SAT 7 MAY, 10AM - 4PM

Playground for your littlies both days. Barbecued sausages, and Nell's relishes and chutneys on Saturday morning and, for the first time, we have chiropractic interns offering assessments for a koha. Please wear masks at St Columba.
Nau mai, haere mai - all welcome. (Ideally timed for Mothers Day the next day.)

Many thanks
Liz

LIZ CAUGHEY
021 15 17 087

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873 days ago

Open day at Ponsonby Intermediate School

Ponsonby Intermediate

Come along to Ponsonby Intermediate School and see the school in action! We are holding open mornings and one open evening on the following dates:

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Open Mornings – Tuesday 17 May, Thursday 9 June
Tuesday 14 June, Wednesday 15 June

9:15am - 12:00pm for Year 6 students … View more
Come along to Ponsonby Intermediate School and see the school in action! We are holding open mornings and one open evening on the following dates:

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Open Mornings – Tuesday 17 May, Thursday 9 June
Tuesday 14 June, Wednesday 15 June

9:15am - 12:00pm for Year 6 students and parents/caregivers. Students will be invited to come to Ponsonby Intermediate School from 9:15am with their parents/caregivers. This is a chance to see the school in action.

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Open Morning – Tuesday 2 August

Open Evening – Wednesday 17 August
6:00pm - Tours of the School in action
6:45pm - Principals address in the Hall

Open Morning – Tuesday 23 August

All welcome. Bookings only.
Email office@ponsint.school.nz
Learn more

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873 days ago

Any size McCafé® coffee is $4

McDonald's

Grab yourself a delicious Barista Made Coffee for only $4 at McCafé.

McCafé, simply good coffee.

Available for a limited time.
Find out more

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874 days ago

Help your child take the next step!

NumberWorks'nWords Grey Lynn

Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help … View more
Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help your child take the next step with their learning.

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886 days ago

New Housing Density Proposal

Jeff from Freemans Bay

What a disaster. Seems good in theory until you see what they actually propose. Many suburbs are now zoned as mixed housing so nothing to stop developers buying properties and putting up low level apartment blocks. This includes suburbs like Westmere and Pt Chev. In fact dozens of suburbs. I … View moreWhat a disaster. Seems good in theory until you see what they actually propose. Many suburbs are now zoned as mixed housing so nothing to stop developers buying properties and putting up low level apartment blocks. This includes suburbs like Westmere and Pt Chev. In fact dozens of suburbs. I suggest you provide feedback. A general rant isn’t good enough - they want specific comments on changes around large and small “town centres’ as well as on incorporating extra protection for areas of special character. You will need to do it on a desktop or grunty laptop as you need the maps and the legend open as well as the feedback form all at the same time. Impossible on a tablet or phone. And to find the special character overlay you have to click on ‘layers’ in the top left corner , choose the second menu block on the left, then scroll down and click on the special character overlay which is greyed out. Yes really. Ridiculous. I will post the link in a seperate box in a few minutes. This is one time you need to tell them what you think

874 days ago

Making room to grow

The Team from Auckland Council

Central Government has new rules for how Tāmaki Makaurau must grow to support more homes. Click on 'Read More' to have your say on changes to Auckland’s planning rules.

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874 days ago

Olive foragers needed!

Lisa from Herne Bay

Hi all we have two large olive trees that are heavily laden with olives - does anyone know how to get hold of pickers to take them off - need tree climbing gear. Olives in exchange for the pick? Many thanks

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876 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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877 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.

877 days ago

Stars Whakatauki

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Stars is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tū takitahi ngā whetū o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Our research proves that Stars supports young people to develop confidence, team building, friendship, learn about their community and improve … View more
Stars is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tū takitahi ngā whetū o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Our research proves that Stars supports young people to develop confidence, team building, friendship, learn about their community and improve relationships between students and their teachers. Find out more through the link below.

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