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1912 days ago

Come along to Stuff's Auckland mayoral debate

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Four Auckland mayoral candidates will face off at Stuff's mayoral debate.

Phil Goff, will take on challengers John Tamihere, Craig Lord and Jannaha Henry at the event at the University of Auckland's Fisher and Paykel Lecture Theatre, at 6pm on September 2.

You can register to be part … View more
Four Auckland mayoral candidates will face off at Stuff's mayoral debate.

Phil Goff, will take on challengers John Tamihere, Craig Lord and Jannaha Henry at the event at the University of Auckland's Fisher and Paykel Lecture Theatre, at 6pm on September 2.

You can register to be part of the audience by reading the story below, submit a question for the candidates by emailing aucklandnewsroom@stuff.co.nz, or watch it live on stuff.co.nz.

1912 days ago

Cheese Soufflé Recipe

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Celia Hay's soufflés served hot from the oven are as impressive as they are comforting.

Ingredients
1 knob Butter, melted, for greasing
¼ cup Breadcrumbs
4 Eggs, at room temperature, separated
290 ml Milk
40 g Butter
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Celia Hay's soufflés served hot from the oven are as impressive as they are comforting.

Ingredients
1 knob Butter, melted, for greasing
¼ cup Breadcrumbs
4 Eggs, at room temperature, separated
290 ml Milk
40 g Butter
30 g Flour
1 tsp Dried mustard
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
85 g Cheddar cheese, grated

Directions
1. Heat the oven to 200C. Place a baking sheet on the shelf in the top third of the oven.
2. Brush ramekins or souffle dishes with the melted butter.Coat lightly with breadcrumbs by tilting the ramekins so the breadcrumbs stick to the butter. Tip out any breadcrumbs that do not stick.
3. Separate the eggs. Be sure to get no yolk in the egg whites. Put the whites in a bowl, ready to whisk.
4. Warm the milk in a pot or microwave.
5. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for 45 seconds.
6. Gradually add the warmed milk, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat, add the mustard, cayenne pepper, grated cheese and stir in the egg yolks. Taste the mixture — it should have good flavour. Season with salt and pepper if required.
7. Whisk the egg whites until just stiff and mix a spoonful into the cheese mixture to loosen it. Fold in the remainder of the whites with a metal spoon or spatula. Spoon the mixture into the ramekins so they are twothirds full.
8. With the back of a spoon or your fingertip make a one centimetre rim around edge of the souffle mixture. This gives a “top hat’’ appearance to the cooked souffle.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until well risen and golden brown. Avoid opening the door until the last minutes of cooking time. To check if the souffle is cooked, wobble the ramekin gently. If it is very wobbly, cook for a little longer

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1912 days ago

❗ GIVEAWAY ❗

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.

We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give … View more
Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.

We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give away. All you need to do is sign up to Red Cross Journey, be one of the first 100 participants to raise $100 and we’ll send you a KeepCup!

Red Cross Journey is our annual fundraising step challenge - with a difference. Walk 10,000 steps a day for 21 days and learn about the journey of someone involved with Red Cross while raising funds to help people in need.

For more information or to make a donation, visit: www.redcrossjourney.org.nz...

Thank you for your support.

1912 days ago

What's on: The need to grow screening - 26 August 6PM - Grey Lynn

Brian from Westmere

With only 60 years of farmable soil left on Earth, The Need to Grow offers an intimate look into the hearts of activists and innovators in the food movement.

Follow an 8-year-old girl challenges the ethics of a beloved organization - a renegade farmer struggles to keep his land as he … View more
With only 60 years of farmable soil left on Earth, The Need to Grow offers an intimate look into the hearts of activists and innovators in the food movement.

Follow an 8-year-old girl challenges the ethics of a beloved organization - a renegade farmer struggles to keep his land as he revolutionizes resource efficient agriculture - and an accomplished visionary investor faces catastrophe in the midst of developing a game-changing technology.

Narrated by Rosario Dawson (Marvel's The Defenders, The Lego Batman Movie), discover alarming evidence on the importance of healthy soil - revealing not only the potential of localized food production working with nature but our opportunity as individuals to help regenerate our planet's dying soils and participate in the restoration of the earth.


6:00pm: Arrive and mingle
6:15pm: Official Welcome
6:30pm: Film begins (1 hour + 37 mins)
8:05pm: Discussion, sharing and connecting

Register here: www.facebook.com... or www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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This is part of a series of documentary screenings to come together, learn, raise awareness and discuss.

4 Mondays, 4 conscious movies

19 August: Seed - The untold story

26 August: The need to grow

16 September: Modified

23 September: River Blue

Join us for all 4 evenings: Conscious Movies Mondays

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Conscious Action events are a space to connect with like-minded people, collaborate to come up with inspiring ideas, and celebrate what we are already contributing to the collective.

The Workshop Auckland is a conscious co-working community for businesses making a positive impact in the world.

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1912 days ago

GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 25th AUG RSC

Don from Westmere

GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 25th AUG RSC .. 8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.


Following BOOT SALE 29th SEPT

1-3 Francis St, Grey Lynn /West Lynn .

Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.
Note:: Gazebos should be… View more
GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 25th AUG RSC .. 8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.


Following BOOT SALE 29th SEPT

1-3 Francis St, Grey Lynn /West Lynn .

Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.
Note:: Gazebos should be no more than 2.5 metres wide (3 metres too big).

Bring a shower cover over winter mths.
SELLER Pack up time is 11.30 am this mth.
SELLERS SET Up Between 6.30am-8am
Re Booking, once carpark is full with paid on line bookers (this mths print payment receipts Thxs),
then 1st serve basis for balance after 8am.

Boot Sales on the last Sunday of Month except Dec
During our busy season, stock is offloaded, cars park in street so u can get full use of space. However if its a winters day,cars maybe left TBA on day as vendors arrive. Occasionally will allow some open deck vehicles on back wall or vans that use interior room to sell from.Tba.

Please no cars leaving carpark before 11.00am due to people walking around.

RSC Club Toilets open approx 9.00am/ meanwhile Council Facility available nearby in street.

Coffee nearby shops/farmers market .
Normal Bookings via Grey Lynn 2030 site or find via RSC Site: or take a punt in morning show up in winter mths only.

Suzanne Kendrick
027 360 4564

Negotiable

1912 days ago

Make a bold statement...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design creating using two Resene colours and a clear finish.

Perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need brightening up.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find … View more
Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design creating using two Resene colours and a clear finish.

Perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need brightening up.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1915 days ago

What do you think of Auckland's election billboards?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Suddenly you can't move in Auckland for massive billboards plastered with wannabe politicians and their not-so-catchy slogans.

Lots are bad, but some are worse - so we've compiled an unscientific and non-exhaustive ranking.

Have you seen any particularly good (or bad) billboards? Let … View more
Suddenly you can't move in Auckland for massive billboards plastered with wannabe politicians and their not-so-catchy slogans.

Lots are bad, but some are worse - so we've compiled an unscientific and non-exhaustive ranking.

Have you seen any particularly good (or bad) billboards? Let us know in the comments (add NFP if you don't want it published).

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1913 days ago

Where are the best property deals?

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

The region (and city) you choose to invest in can drastically impact your future returns.

That's why, once you decide to invest in NZ's property market, your next step is to question which region you should park your money in.

To read more about where the best property … View more
Hey neighbours,

The region (and city) you choose to invest in can drastically impact your future returns.

That's why, once you decide to invest in NZ's property market, your next step is to question which region you should park your money in.

To read more about where the best property deals might be click here.

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1914 days ago

John Tamihere's transport policy - does it suit you?

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Mayoral candidate John Tamihere is proposing a very different transport network if elected, including scrapping plans for light rail and keeping buses on the main isthmus routes. Is that the answer? Read the story below.

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

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