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1714 days ago

Sonographer strike expected to cause 'major disruption'

The Team Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Sonographers are going on strike for 12 weeks across Auckland's three district health boards from Saturday, potentially impacting patient wait times.

Have you been affected by the strike action?

Please write 'NFP' if your comments are not for print.

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1726 days ago

Stamp Collections and Postcards Wanted To Buy

John from Takanini

I am interested in buying collections and accumulations of any country's stamps and postcards from anywhere. Will travel to view and pay cash
call John 021966674

1713 days ago

Iphone 6s

Jennifer from Otara

Have an iphone 6s 64gig rose gold with a brand new case just bought it lastweek cost $45 so want to sell together. Got me an 11 now so dont need this one.

Negotiable

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1714 days ago

Cardboard boxes

Vincent from Goodwood Heights

Hi all,
I have some fairly good cardboard boxes for FREE. Need to be picked up in Goodwood Heights

Ideal for moving. 2 big ones (50X35X60cm) and 14 small ones (50X35X30cm). They've been used for 3 moves and I've now flattened them down but there's still a lot of life in them - … View more
Hi all,
I have some fairly good cardboard boxes for FREE. Need to be picked up in Goodwood Heights

Ideal for moving. 2 big ones (50X35X60cm) and 14 small ones (50X35X30cm). They've been used for 3 moves and I've now flattened them down but there's still a lot of life in them - you'll need to fold them up and stick them together with tape.

Message me if you want them or for further information.
Thank you.
Vincent

Free

1715 days ago

Now's the time for a clean out

The Team from Auckland Council

Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09… View more
Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09 301 0101
• Or visit one of our service centres

Once you’ve made a booking, you’ll be given a timeframe for when collections will happen in your area. You can book as early as you like and cancel if you no longer need the service. Book your inorganic collection today and help reduce waste going to landfill.
Book now

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1715 days ago

Order high quality photo prints online!

Printicular

Printicular lets you print photos from your phone or computer anytime, anywhere, with same day pick up from your local Warehouse Stationery.

Check out our range of print and poster options and give the gift of cherished memories to your loved ones in just a few clicks!
Print your happy

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1716 days ago

Recipe: Fried Garlic Prawns with Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.

Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are … View more
Prawns are a fast and convenient choice of protein for the busy cook. Straight freezer, they can defrost quickly and be pan-seared to make a delicious dinner course.

Prawns can be confusing. Firstly, they are referred to as crustaceans and are also sold by size -shrimps are small and prawns are larger. There are both freshwater and marine varieties. Most prawns are imported frozen into NZ although there is growing local supply. So when you see “fresh” prawns they have generally been defrosted. Fresh prawns in many cases appear green or grey and it is only when cooked, that the colour changes to what we recognise as “pink” prawns. If you buy prawns or scrimps that are pink, this means that they have been cooked.

Then, there are a series of questions to ask:
• Do you cook them in their shells or peel before cooking?
• Do you remove the head and just cook the tail?
• Do you remove the vein (intestinal tract) or black line that runs down the back?

You can use prawns for the same recipe whether they are peeled or deveined. Many people believe that cooking prawns with the shell will enhance the flavour of the broth and result in more succulent prawn meat. The downside is that they are a bit messier to eat. To peel the prawns, you just need to wriggle them a little and ease off the shell, piece by piece.

There is no big deal about cooking prawns with the head on – it is more a cultural thing about people not wanting to see the eyes! The head pulls off easily if you twist it. The tip of the tail can be removed in the same way.
The prawn is de-veined or has the intestinal tract removed as many consider it the prawn more attractive without the black line. It also removes the prawn's stomach waste so that you do not need to eat it! See below for the method.

Like all seafood, prawns should be eaten as soon as possible and not left in the refrigerator for days. If they smell off when you come to cook them, your only choice is to throw them out!

Fried in garlic and paired with home-made mayo showcases these crustaceans at their best.

Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1716 days ago

People dumping their Seafood Shells in the Reserve & Drain

Selena from Weymouth

For the inconsiderate idiots that dumped a whole heap of seafood shells in the reserve at Blackgate Pl Tues early Wed morning in a white sedan with 3x males need to come & collect your rubbish & put them in rubbish bags!!!!
We have young children that play ball in this reserve n now you … View more
For the inconsiderate idiots that dumped a whole heap of seafood shells in the reserve at Blackgate Pl Tues early Wed morning in a white sedan with 3x males need to come & collect your rubbish & put them in rubbish bags!!!!
We have young children that play ball in this reserve n now you have made a pile of shells in the reserve not to say in the flipping drain!!!!! Now its riddled with flies, smells..... Have a bit of respect for our neighbourhood

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