Mount Roskill, Auckland

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New Zealand School of Food & Wine

For the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of … View moreFor the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of winelovers.

We have used Kahoot! which has been enormously successful as a electronic quiz platform in these Covid times. It adds the results instantly and takes away the risk of calculation errors plus the backend provides detailed analytics on who got the answers to how many seconds it took to answer correctly. We know that of the 24 teams the highest scores were 75% correct with over 8 teams achieved above 68% correct. I can see we will use this platform for sometime!

It seems that interest in wines and spirits programmes is also bounding upwards and we have had record enrolments for all our wine classes including WSET Wine and Spirit Education Trust from UK.

This week I had the results of the latest WSET Level 2 Certificate in Wine and with a class of 20 students, 60% gained distinction, a pass of over 85%. Exciting.

Our NZQA Certificate in NZ Wine Micro-Credential is also going for strength to strength and we are about to start offering Corporate & Team Building wine options so that you can get together a group of 8 people and we will run a private programme.

New Zealand wines are much more diverse that most people imagine and it's a great thrill to be able to share lesser-known wineries and underrated regions with our participants as they taste through the wine selection. For more information, email admin@foodandwine.co.nz.

Coming up we have the Winter Forage with Riki Bennett which provides an opportunity to explore our native flora along with innovation around urban hāngi kai-cookery techniques. The FOODOGRAPHY Dinner is back and this year our theme is a Midwinter Christmas Dinner. Both events are part of Auckland's Elemental Festival.

On Sunday 1st August, we host the NZ Sommelier of the Year Awards along with wine tasting events and a Gastronomic Dinner prepared by Chef Finn and our students.

Ngā mihi,
Celia Hay

Can Auckland Council manage the local pushback on big ideas?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the … View moreKia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the story below:

Offcut Gib board and stopping compound

Terry from Mount Eden

I'm in need of a small piece of gib board 1/2m square to repair a hole, and some wet or dry jointing compound. If anyone has that they no longer need or are will to sell, please message me.

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland

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Sewing machine $60.00

Janice from Mount Roskill

Sew & Make FHSM-505 hobby sewing machine. Immaculate order. Bought 19/06.21 for $120.00 brand new, used twice...selling as have upgraded. Great machine, lightweight but great sewer. I just need a bigger machine. Sorry I cant put up photo, I dont know how but, you can look up the make and model … View moreSew & Make FHSM-505 hobby sewing machine. Immaculate order. Bought 19/06.21 for $120.00 brand new, used twice...selling as have upgraded. Great machine, lightweight but great sewer. I just need a bigger machine. Sorry I cant put up photo, I dont know how but, you can look up the make and model above. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.

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Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene ColorShop

Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

… View moreBuy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
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Hard wood cabinet

Kieran from Mount Eden

Hi all,

1. As per image, solid wooden cabinet. Good condition.
2. Dimensions: 1190 (h) x 1490 (w) x 440 (d).
3. Fair warning - this is heavy furniture, estimated at 50-60kg.
4. Buyer must pick up.

Price: $100

Stray cat colonies in Auckland

Daniel from Mount Eden

Hello,

Please check out this survey that is investigating stray cats within Central Auckland. This research aims to better understand the attitudes of people, including cat owners, stray cat carers, and the general public, towards stray cats and to collect accurate GPS locations and abundance of … View moreHello,

Please check out this survey that is investigating stray cats within Central Auckland. This research aims to better understand the attitudes of people, including cat owners, stray cat carers, and the general public, towards stray cats and to collect accurate GPS locations and abundance of stray cat colonies within Central Auckland. This study is purely investigative, and there is no intention to interfere with or remove any cats. Please be assured that specific locations of the cat colonies will not be published in any public media.



You can share your opinions and knowledge in this short survey: survey.zohopublic.com...



Please note: It is recognised that not all stray cat carers are comfortable sharing exact colony locations. Therefore, the questions in the survey on the exact locations of the colonies have been made optional so that you can still provide other information, including health status and opinions.

Brand new Morocco Argan oil for hair and body

Mubarka from Mount Roskill

0221856575 please msg on this number

Price: $25

Paint by number kit brand new

Mubarka from Mount Roskill

Please contact on this number . It is great for those who like painting and amazing gift for painting lovers

0221856575

Price: $49

Landlord harassed tenant to the point he needed medication

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, A landlord in Mt Roskill has been ordered to pay a former tenant $700 after harassing him for several months after the tenancy ended.

The tenant, who has name suppression, took landlord Weiguo Wang to the Tenancy Tribunal after the ordeal, which he said was “very … View moreKia ora neighbours, A landlord in Mt Roskill has been ordered to pay a former tenant $700 after harassing him for several months after the tenancy ended.

The tenant, who has name suppression, took landlord Weiguo Wang to the Tenancy Tribunal after the ordeal, which he said was “very stressful”.

The tenant occupied a property owned by Wang from November 2019 until January 2021.

Read the story below.

Magazine rack

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Breathe new life into an old magazine rack by adding a pop of colour with Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own.

Stacy and Adam's Block heritage apartment up for sale

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

We think this was the best apartment on The Block NZ: Firehouse in Kingsland. Stacy and Adam did a stellar job, and now it is going to auction for a second time, on July 28. 2021. Great character apartment, great location.

Supporting KidsCan is easy through the Trade Me Kindness Store

Trade Me

Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve… View moreHi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.

Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan. Learn more

Updates to the RTA 🏠

Office for Seniors

Are you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑

See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on… View moreAre you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑

See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on the Tenancy Services website 👉bit.ly...

You can also read our story about the recent changes - and more - in our latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter 👉 bit.ly...