Grey Lynn, Auckland

What's your favourite rhubarb recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious rhubarb recipes to feature in NZ Gardener. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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Poll: Snarlers vs Bacon go head to head

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In the iconic world of meat, the last supper! Snarlers and Bacon go head to head, which would you choose? Find out more

Snarlers vs Bacon go head to head

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Vote View Results

• 37.6% Snarlers
  37.6% Complete
• 62.4% Bacon
  62.4% Complete

85 votes

Happy World Photography Day!

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What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?

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We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!

What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)

Kauri or Rimu framing for carving projects.

James from Grey Lynn

Hi neighbors - Another wet weekend so I am working on some small carving projects. But I realize I am running low on timber. If anyone has been doing house reno's and has some old Kauir or Rimu framing around - like that shown in the photo, I am keen to pick it up. Shorter lengths are ok as … View moreHi neighbors - Another wet weekend so I am working on some small carving projects. But I realize I am running low on timber. If anyone has been doing house reno's and has some old Kauir or Rimu framing around - like that shown in the photo, I am keen to pick it up. Shorter lengths are ok as long as they don't have too many nails in them - wrecks havoc with my chisels! 100mm x 75mm or larger dimension is ideal. It's wonderful dry timber to carve and too good to throw on the fire! Many thanks.

timber planks and scaffolding planks + some kauri

Ane from Mount Eden

Greetings
Renovation timber.
PLUS Scaffolding planks - multiple
Free for easy removal -ready to go at entrance.
text 0273536670
Collect Sat or Sunday pm or after 4.00 wed or Friday

Free

Poll: Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?

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To prevent further youth crime, the government has proposed stays at military-style camps for up to 12 months for young offenders. Do you think the camps will be successful in rehabilitating youth who commit crimes?

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Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?

• Yes
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• Other - I'll share below

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• 71.1% Yes
  71.1% Complete
• 28.1% No
  28.1% Complete
• 0.8% Other - I'll share below
  0.8% Complete

1976 votes

Large Vintage Desk

Elaine from Auckland Central

Large Vintage Solid Timber desk, thought to be mostly Rimu, ex NZ Public Service, 1550mm wide x 930mm deep, 750mm high.

The sides and back are Rimu panels - thought to be Rimu veneered ply as no exposed edges can be seen. The top is all one piece, again probably Rimu veneered ply, but thicker… View moreLarge Vintage Solid Timber desk, thought to be mostly Rimu, ex NZ Public Service, 1550mm wide x 930mm deep, 750mm high.

The sides and back are Rimu panels - thought to be Rimu veneered ply as no exposed edges can be seen. The top is all one piece, again probably Rimu veneered ply, but thicker than side panels.

All edges and corners have solid timber rounded inserts.

Four 530mm deep by 400mm wide, variable height drawers, all made from solid timber (Rimu), with dove-tailed joints, plus a slide out tray at the top.

Ex NZ Government Public Service, probably 1950s, or earlier. We purchased it second hand from Government stores excess stock/disposal around 1990, and stripped the old paint/varnish, sanded and gloss polyurethaned it.

In reasonable condition, some minor dents and scratches - see photos.

This is a large desk, so will need a good sized space to utilise it. Would make an excellent work surface for crafts or similar, although works well as computer work station with plenty of space to add additional screens and spread out papers, books etc for a researcher (as it has been used for last 30 years!)

Must pick up! located in an Auckland CBD apartment, reasonable off street access for collection. (Need a trailer!)

Free

Weekend Tiffintruck

Mariyaraj from Sandringham

Tiffin Truck is live this weekend at 60 Dornwell Road, Mt Roskill, from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come and enjoy our most popular South Indian variety of dosas served with tomato chutney, coconut chutney, vada and masala tea. It's a much better price than anywhere!

Price: $10

Create your own water garden

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Show us your winter craft or DIY projects

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LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

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