Kingsland, Auckland

1634 days ago

Auckland Museum at Alert Level 1

The Team from Auckland Museum

As New Zealand moves to a new sense of normality at Alert Level 1, we are pleased to say we are also back to business as usual at Auckland Museum.

Our Volcanoes and Weird and Wonderful galleries have reopened, and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will remain open until Sunday 16 … View more
As New Zealand moves to a new sense of normality at Alert Level 1, we are pleased to say we are also back to business as usual at Auckland Museum.

Our Volcanoes and Weird and Wonderful galleries have reopened, and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will remain open until Sunday 16 August.

At Level 1, contact tracing is not required so you can simply wander in and enjoy your visit. Entry is currently free for all visitors. We look forward to seeing you soon!

For more details visit
www.aucklandmuseum.com...

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1634 days ago

New Zealand Wines!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

The Certificate in NZ Wine runs over 4 sessions and is followed by an Advanced programme of another 4 sessions.

This week we have enjoyed tasting and learning about innovative estates such as Burn Cottage from Central Otago, Heron’s Flight who make an exceptional Sangiovese in Matakana. Always… View more
The Certificate in NZ Wine runs over 4 sessions and is followed by an Advanced programme of another 4 sessions.

This week we have enjoyed tasting and learning about innovative estates such as Burn Cottage from Central Otago, Heron’s Flight who make an exceptional Sangiovese in Matakana. Always a pleasure to taste the wines of Hans and Therese Herzog and we savoured the Mistral, a blend of 60% Viognier, 20% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne.

Te Mata’s Cape Crest showcases Hawkes Bay barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and is interesting to compare with Sancerre from Henri Bourgeois also the owner of Clos Henri. Pegasus Bay’s Finale is New Zealand best example of a Sauternes style with deliciously ripe Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

Learning about New Zealand’s wine geography and tasting some special wines along the way is always rewarding.

The wines that were tasted were -
- Hans Herzog Estate, Mistral 2016
- Burn Cottage Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2016
- Te Mata Estate Winery, Caupe Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2017
- Heron's Flight Vineyard - Matakana, Amphora Sangiovese 2016
- Pegasus Bay Winery, Finale 2017
- Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, 2018 (Clos Henri Vineyard)

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1635 days ago

Do you think DOC will catch the 'island-hopping' stoat which is still on the run?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. A stoat on the loose in Auckland's pest-free Hauraki Gulf could be island-hopping between them.
Stoat footprints were spotted by a ranger on Motutapu Island on May 20, just a few weeks after a stoat was confirmed on the neighbouring Motukorea/Browns Island in mid-March. Do you … View more
Hi neighbours. A stoat on the loose in Auckland's pest-free Hauraki Gulf could be island-hopping between them.
Stoat footprints were spotted by a ranger on Motutapu Island on May 20, just a few weeks after a stoat was confirmed on the neighbouring Motukorea/Browns Island in mid-March. Do you think DOC will catch it? Are you worried about native flora and fauna in the Hauraki Gulf?

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1635 days ago

Free filing cabinet

Greg from Mount Eden

2 filing cabinets. They have been in storage inside and one of them could do with a re paint as it has paint splatters on it. Apart from that they are in good nick and have hanging folders in each drawer - more than you would need probably! I used this for storing art references and general office … View more2 filing cabinets. They have been in storage inside and one of them could do with a re paint as it has paint splatters on it. Apart from that they are in good nick and have hanging folders in each drawer - more than you would need probably! I used this for storing art references and general office storage.

MUST BE PICKED UP TODAY/TONIGHT (Wednesday 10 June)

Measurements are as follows: 710mmH x 485 mmW x 625 mm Deep for each cabinet


These can be stacked on top of each other to make a tall filing cabinet or can be placed seperately and would fit under a desk or table in your office.

Pick up in Rapaki Place, Te Atatu Peninsula Phone or text Greg 0274 7388 42 before 12:30 p.m. or after 1:45 p.m. to arrange.

Free

1635 days ago

Abandoned bike on Regina street

Monique from Westmere

Seen this morning anyone own it?

1635 days ago

Alberton Walnuts for sale!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Update: ALL SOLD now. Thanks for your interest. We will have more walnuts next year in May.

Known by the Romans as 'Jupiter's royal acorn', walnuts are one of the earliest cultivated foods in the world. The old tree at Alberton shook off its annual harvest over the lockdown and the … View more
Update: ALL SOLD now. Thanks for your interest. We will have more walnuts next year in May.

Known by the Romans as 'Jupiter's royal acorn', walnuts are one of the earliest cultivated foods in the world. The old tree at Alberton shook off its annual harvest over the lockdown and the nuts are now ready for sale!

$7 per 500g including recipes (Orange Walnut Cake, Autumn Pear & Walnut bread, Mrs Beeton's Pickled Walnuts and Walnut & Coffee Cake). Pop by The Verandah Store Wed-Sun 10:30-4:30 to pick up a bag.

Alberton, 100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert. Open Wed-Sun 10:30-4:30
www.alberton.co.nz...

Price: $7

1640 days ago

Recipe: Sourdough

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Always wanted to try and bake your own bread?
Sourdough is a bread raised by aerobic yeast (yeasts in the atmosphere) that are captured in a mixture of flour and water and fed regularly to keep them alive. There are many different ways to make a sourdough starter — some people insist on using … View more
Always wanted to try and bake your own bread?
Sourdough is a bread raised by aerobic yeast (yeasts in the atmosphere) that are captured in a mixture of flour and water and fed regularly to keep them alive. There are many different ways to make a sourdough starter — some people insist on using mineral water to feed the starter, others use water from boiled potatoes to get the starter going. It’s very effective to get a cup of someone else’s starter that you can then feed and grow yourself. Other people have sourdough starters that have been handed down through generations, but there’s no need for all that fuss: it’s incredibly easy to make your own.

Read the full recipe and method in the link below!

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1636 days ago

Daffodil Day Street Appeal

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Registrations are now open to volunteer for Daffodil Day 2020. If you are available on the 28 or 29 August, please sign up now! #DaffodilDay

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1636 days ago

Free office chair

Phil & Andrea from Mount Eden

Free office chair as shown.

Free

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