Pakuranga, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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1765 days ago

Wheat bags for sale

Betty from Mount Wellington

These days so many people suffer from neck pain or back pain.
After massage, a hot wheat bag is very helpful.
We sell wheat bags small one $10, or big one $20. Just put in the microwave, small one for one minute or big one for 2 to 3 minutes and put where you feel pain.

Price: $10

1765 days ago

Riverhills school uniform

Safin from Pakuranga Heights

Size 6 jumper
Size 8 shirt
$40 for both.
Only used for 1 term

1765 days ago

Want to make a real difference to the lives of young people with disabilities and their families?

The Coordinator from StarJam - East

Do you want to be part of an organisation which breaks down walls and contributes to a world in which every person with a disability is respected, encouraged, and celebrated for who they are and who they want to become?
Do you want to see happy tears, proud parents, and amazed audiences?
Of course … View more
Do you want to be part of an organisation which breaks down walls and contributes to a world in which every person with a disability is respected, encouraged, and celebrated for who they are and who they want to become?
Do you want to see happy tears, proud parents, and amazed audiences?
Of course you do!

StarJam is currently looking for dedicated volunteers in Pakauranga to support young people with disabilities in a weekly dance workshop. Volunteers must be 18 years old +. If this sounds like you, please get in touch by emailing auckland@starjam.org or calling 021 243 6588.

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1766 days ago

Huawei mate 8

Artem from Mount Wellington

In great conditions, excellent battery life,good for kids or for gps using, comes with charger, cable, headphones.

Negotiable

1766 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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1766 days ago

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lunn Ave

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View more
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1771 days ago

Looking for a Drawer.

Nida from Point England

Hi Neighbours,

Just wanted to check if anyone is selling a drawer in good condition for a beautiful 12 year old girl?
Thanks in advance.
Sarah.

1766 days ago

Kids bike

Cara from Mount Wellington

Kids bike
Pick up Ellerslie

Price: $15

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1767 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
1766 days ago

gluten free brownie now available

Kirsty from Handcrafted by Loaf

Gluten free? Then you're in luck! We've created a gluten free version of our awesome chocolate brownie so you don't have to miss out.This brownie is so good your non gluten free friends and family will happily partake. Available online at www.loafshop.co.nz... and in our factory shop… View moreGluten free? Then you're in luck! We've created a gluten free version of our awesome chocolate brownie so you don't have to miss out.This brownie is so good your non gluten free friends and family will happily partake. Available online at www.loafshop.co.nz... and in our factory shop at 92 Gavin Street, Ellerslie.

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1767 days ago
1767 days ago

Share your favourite blueberry recipe - *Win

The Team from Blueberry Country Ltd.

How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!

Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends … View more
How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!

Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends on the February 12, with winners announced on February 14. Go in the draw.
Enter now

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1767 days ago

The science behind the fun

The Mind Lab

Who’s fooling who? The Mind Lab @ MOTAT has been entertaining children for years. We say entertaining because that's what it feels like - to us and to them.

While you hear about dream jobs and movies and building marble runs and remote-controlled games, the learnings are building … View more
Who’s fooling who? The Mind Lab @ MOTAT has been entertaining children for years. We say entertaining because that's what it feels like - to us and to them.

While you hear about dream jobs and movies and building marble runs and remote-controlled games, the learnings are building websites; animation; exploring engineering and sustainability and engaging with coding and robotics.

Either way, our school holiday programmes are awesome!

The Mind Lab @ MOTAT is open for the holidays - let the games begin!
Suitable for ages 7-12
Book now

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1767 days ago

Howick Croquet Club - Twilight Croquet

Vanessa from Sunnyhills

Howick Croquet Club are starting Twilight Croquet again. Come along to 67 Millhouse Drive, Howick, on Thursdays from now until 12th March, from 4.30 - 7pm. just wear covered sports shoes & comfortable clothing. We supply mallets & balls and coaching. Just $5 for 3 games. On the last … View moreHowick Croquet Club are starting Twilight Croquet again. Come along to 67 Millhouse Drive, Howick, on Thursdays from now until 12th March, from 4.30 - 7pm. just wear covered sports shoes & comfortable clothing. We supply mallets & balls and coaching. Just $5 for 3 games. On the last Thursday of the month we will have a bbq. Ph Vanessa on 0274 706 478 if you want more info

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1767 days ago

Willowbank School Uniforms

Mich from Pakuranga

For sale - Willowbank school uniforms

PE top size 12/14 yrs XS. ( X1 top )
Polo shirt red short sleeve. Size 10. ( X1 shirt)
Polo shirt red long sleeve. Size 10. ( X1 shirt )
Girls skort size 10. ( X1 skort )
Polo sleeveless vest size 10 ( X1 vest)
Girls dress size 10 ( dress is well worn - no … View more
For sale - Willowbank school uniforms

PE top size 12/14 yrs XS. ( X1 top )
Polo shirt red short sleeve. Size 10. ( X1 shirt)
Polo shirt red long sleeve. Size 10. ( X1 shirt )
Girls skort size 10. ( X1 skort )
Polo sleeveless vest size 10 ( X1 vest)
Girls dress size 10 ( dress is well worn - no charge for dress included in this deal )

$35 for the lot

Please contact me via Neighborly to view

Price: $30

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