Hauraki, Auckland

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1763 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.

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1763 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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1763 days ago

Butane Gas Cartridges/Canisters

Jacquie from Devonport

FREE
4 new gas cartridges available for anyone needing them .
For use on Camping stoves etc,
Pick Up - located Devonport

Mobile 02102758103

Free

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1763 days ago

Flatmate Wanted

Nigel from Belmont

Flat mate wanted to share a 3 bed 2 bath house in Belmont. Close to Belmont shops, motorway, ferries and schools. Off street parking, driveway parking is a possibility.
Fully furnished bedroom. only need your tooth brush if you have your furniture.
One professional flatmate here every 2 weeks other… View more
Flat mate wanted to share a 3 bed 2 bath house in Belmont. Close to Belmont shops, motorway, ferries and schools. Off street parking, driveway parking is a possibility.
Fully furnished bedroom. only need your tooth brush if you have your furniture.
One professional flatmate here every 2 weeks other flatmate professional young female full time.Available 18/05/2020
$250 per week. Text or Call 02108175533

1764 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
1764 days ago

Large sofa

Darren from Milford

Well loved but still in good condition. Cushions all washed and clean. Suitable for family or rumpus room. Free to collect from Milford. Please message me.

Free

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1766 days ago

Wanted -Old garden table wanted.

Gillian & Will from Milford

I am looking for an old garden table - square or oblong. I only want the top so if you have an old table no longer any good to you please give me a call on 021 083 10971

1764 days ago

What do you think of new Jump, Beam and Neuron e-scooters?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, Shared e-scooters have taken over footpaths again after the launch of three more brands - Beam, Neuron and Jump in - Auckland. But not all of them are created equal. Stuff compared the rent-to-ride e-scooters across five categories. Have you tried the new e-scooters yet? What do you … View moreHi neighbours, Shared e-scooters have taken over footpaths again after the launch of three more brands - Beam, Neuron and Jump in - Auckland. But not all of them are created equal. Stuff compared the rent-to-ride e-scooters across five categories. Have you tried the new e-scooters yet? What do you think of them?

1764 days ago
1764 days ago

Good Quality SPIDERMAN POSTER 100cm x 60cm

Linda from Milford

Another way of fundraising for my daughter volunteering trip to Borneo.
Good quality Spiderman Poster, size 100cm x 60cm.
View and pick up Milford.
Cheers

Negotiable

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1784 days ago

WANTED!!! ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER!!

Sue from Belmont

Hi there, due to health issues, I am in need of an electric LAWNMOWER, small, light with a catcher, reasonably priced and lots of cable. For a medium lawn and retired lady!! 🤶 Thanks!

1765 days ago

Setting up your food business

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for tips on how to start your own food business? From farmer’s market concepts to the food truck, mobile cafes to private dining clubs, pop – up restaurants, catering and more. Learn from Celia Hay and find out more.
Sat 29 Feb, Sun 01 March 2020 (4 Sessions)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

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1765 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧡

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

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