Sandringham, Auckland

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1554 days ago

Do you hope your local restaurants survive a possible extension of alert level 3 or move to level 4?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Top Auckland restaurants Depot and Federal Delicatessen may not survive another Covid-19 induced lockdown, says owner and star chef, Al Brown. Do you hope your local restaurants survive a possible extension of alert level 3 or move to level 4?

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1557 days ago

Found: cockatiel with orange foot band in Mt Roskill

Eveline from Mount Roskill

We have unfortunately found a dead grey cockatiel at our home in Three Kings / Mt Roskill.

It had been dead for a little while already so I didn't take a photo.

The only identifier was a dark orange band on its foot.

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1558 days ago

Yard Sale Extravaganza this Saturday

Amber from Westmere

Hi folks, we will have our yard sale one Saturday soon! In the mean time stay well, be kind.

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1554 days ago

Bring out the best in your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card … View more
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card sign up free online or while you’re in store.
Get your card

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1554 days ago

Remote Cooking: Lockdown 2.0

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

So here we are again, cooking from home, as we swing back to lessons learned from Lockdown 1.
Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with crème Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Take a look at these great examples of Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles… View more
So here we are again, cooking from home, as we swing back to lessons learned from Lockdown 1.
Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with crème Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Take a look at these great examples of Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with creme Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Link below for the recipe and the full story.

1556 days ago

COVID-19 Update

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

We will be closing our Auckland villages to all visitors from 10am on Wednesday August 12 following the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community and the move to Alert Level 3.

1555 days ago

Could the Maungakiekie seat change hands?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, The Maungakiekie electoral seat, currently held by National MP Denise Lee, has previously been won by a small margin. Political science academic Dr Lara Greaves has analysed voting trends and demographics in the area. She weighed in on whether Labour is likely to take the seat this … View moreHi neighbours, The Maungakiekie electoral seat, currently held by National MP Denise Lee, has previously been won by a small margin. Political science academic Dr Lara Greaves has analysed voting trends and demographics in the area. She weighed in on whether Labour is likely to take the seat this year. Find out what Greaves' prediction was by clicking the below link.

1554 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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