Totara Vale, Auckland

1123 days ago

Recipe: Chocolate Cake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This is a simple home-made lockdown, comfort recipe.
Rich in chocolate, moist, fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness prepared by our Cookery, Advanced student Sam at home during the August Lockdown 2021.

1123 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1123 days ago

Playing up plywood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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1124 days ago

Lockdown Learning: LCQ

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Lockdown learning: Upskill and gain the LCQ (Sale of Alcohol) Certificate for a special price of $195 via our online interactive delivery.

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1124 days ago

Gardening live chat on now!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.

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1124 days ago

Two men arrested following spate of vehicle arson in Glenfield

Melanie Earley Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours, two men in their 30s have been arrested following a spate of cars being set on fire on Auckland's North Shore.

Police had been investigating the recent arsons that had occurred between July 30 and August 18 in the Glenfield and Bayview areas.

“These included vehicles … View more
Kia ora neighbours, two men in their 30s have been arrested following a spate of cars being set on fire on Auckland's North Shore.

Police had been investigating the recent arsons that had occurred between July 30 and August 18 in the Glenfield and Bayview areas.

“These included vehicles allegedly being set alight and large plastic rubbish bins being placed against vehicles and set alight,” a police spokesman said.

Read the full story below.

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1125 days ago

How many extra Māori seats will Auckland Council get?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, the government is about to remove a barrier to adding Māori ward seats to Auckland Council. Shoudl it be one seat, or the three recommended by the royal commission on amalgamation? Read the Story below:

1130 days ago

Do you have any 'good' Covid stories?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours. I hope you and your whānau are all coping with this lockdown OK.

It can be a bit daunting to read the news during these tough times, so we'd really like your help to spread some joy.

Last time we were in level 4 lockdown, there were some lovely stories of kindness out … View more
Kia ora neighbours. I hope you and your whānau are all coping with this lockdown OK.

It can be a bit daunting to read the news during these tough times, so we'd really like your help to spread some joy.

Last time we were in level 4 lockdown, there were some lovely stories of kindness out there - remember the window teddy bears?!

We'd love to hear from you regarding anything you or your neighbours have been doing to help lighten the mood. Let us know in the comments or send me an email at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz - feel free to include a photo!

1125 days ago

Cancer doesn't stop, we won't either.

Cancer Society

COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View more
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
Learn more

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1126 days ago

Do you think Waikato River water means Auckland is now sorted?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, The recent boost of supply from the Waikato River might give the impression that Auckland's water worries are over. Not so. The juggling act with Auckland's supply sources mean rain is still the ultimate answer. Reads the story below:

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1125 days ago

FREE wooden pallets

Lexi from Sunnynook

Stacks of free wooden pallets available from PETstock on Constellation Drive - just opposite the Caltex.
Be good for home projects during lockdown.
Take as many as you can fit in your transport. Located at the back of the property.
As an essential service, PETstock is still open for orders during… View more
Stacks of free wooden pallets available from PETstock on Constellation Drive - just opposite the Caltex.
Be good for home projects during lockdown.
Take as many as you can fit in your transport. Located at the back of the property.
As an essential service, PETstock is still open for orders during level 4 so please be respectful of the staff, customers and delivery drivers buy wearing masks and keeps a safe distance from staff and cars.
Thank you.

Free

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1125 days ago

🏡🏡 Mairangi Bay suburb stats

Gabrielle Elborough from

Mairangi Bay, North Shore
Overview of property sales to August 2021

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Data supplied by Corelogic-QV

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1125 days ago

Recipe: Plain French Omelette

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Foundation cookery student Claudia has prepared this plain french omelette with mushrooms at home during August Lockdown 2021.
Escoffier described the omelette as scrambled eggs held together in a coagulated envelope, says Harold McGee in On Food and Cooking.
The moist, silky consistency is … View more
Our Foundation cookery student Claudia has prepared this plain french omelette with mushrooms at home during August Lockdown 2021.
Escoffier described the omelette as scrambled eggs held together in a coagulated envelope, says Harold McGee in On Food and Cooking.
The moist, silky consistency is known as baveuse.
Recipe on our blog.

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1125 days ago

Last week to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

We're in the last week of nominations for the 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. So come on, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland – who’s your New Zealander of the Year?

Tell us with a nomination! Nominations close 31 August.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.org.nz...

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1125 days ago

Covid Swabs

Annie from Schnapper Rock

Needs a Covid Swab?
Phone Medplus 09 4892011 and book in a time to have it done. Our friendly swabbers will be happy to assist through our drive through swab clinic at 327 Lake Road. We can also offer swabs at our satellite clinic at 29 Anne Street. No wait times when booked.

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