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Food Parcels are available from Glenfield Salvation Army Food Bank.
Phone interviews are available while we observe Level 3 guidelines. Ph 09 441 2554 opt 2 and then pick up food from 4 Kaipatiki Road. No contact.
Positive cases of coronavirus from the current community outbreak have been linked to schools, a sup…
The president of an Auckland guinea pig club says she is shocked to learn that a person with coronav…
Hey neighbours,
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.
Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View moreHey neighbours,
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.
Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.
To read more about the new election date, click here.
The Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP) was a three-year project focused on increasing knowledge on, and access to Auckland Museum’s Pacific collection through creating stronger connections with Auckland’s diverse Pacific communities. Moana Research are undertaking an independent … View moreThe Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP) was a three-year project focused on increasing knowledge on, and access to Auckland Museum’s Pacific collection through creating stronger connections with Auckland’s diverse Pacific communities. Moana Research are undertaking an independent evaluation on the impact of the project. Your feedback is very important. Please let us know what you think about PCAP and your engagement with the Auckland Museum throughout the duration of the project.
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With COVID-19 you'll need your Neighbours Support now more than ever before! Let's spread kindness not germs, and remember we got … View moreJoin Neighbourhood Support North Shore today and make a difference. Let's create safe, resilient and connected communities together!#BeSafeFeelSafe
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Have you heard the news? Auckland will remain in level 3, while the rest of the country will remain at level 2 until midnight Wednesday, August 26 – an additional 12 days.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the approach is “short, but precautionary”. Extending the … View moreHi neighbours,
Have you heard the news? Auckland will remain in level 3, while the rest of the country will remain at level 2 until midnight Wednesday, August 26 – an additional 12 days.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the approach is “short, but precautionary”. Extending the restrictions for an additional 12 days is the same length of the virus’ incubation period, director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said.
To read more about what this means for Auckland, click here
Contactless collection can be arranged for boxes, tapes, furniture covers, phone 09 444 2040.
Hi neighbours, The Northcote electoral seat, currently held by National MP Dan Bidois, 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 Northcote electoral seat, currently held by National MP Dan Bidois, 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.
How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.
With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at … View moreHow could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.
With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal
The coronavirus outbreak has triggered Auckland health authorities to announce a shift to more virtu…
Lemon or Lime Tart
A great lockdown delight, especially during the citrus season
Serve 8
Pastry:
200g plain flour, plus extra, to dust… View moreLemon or Lime Tart
A great lockdown delight, especially during the citrus season
Serve 8
Pastry:
200g plain flour, plus extra, to dust
80g castor sugar
¼ tsp salt
125g butter, diced
2 egg yolks
Filling:
250ml thickened cream
2 eggs
3 egg yolks
80g caster sugar
2 lemons, juiced
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
½ tsp vanilla bean paste OR a good sprinkling of nutmeg or both
To make the pastry: Place flour, sugar and salt and butter into a food processor or into a mixing bowl and mix together until crumbs form.
Add egg yolks and mix together to combine. Add 1 tbs water and mix until just combined.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Shape into a disc. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile make the filling, place all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until smooth and combined. Allow the flavours to develop while pastry is chilling.
Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced.
Place the pastry onto floured baking paper, then roll out until about 3mm thick and large enough to line the base and side of a 22cm round deep fluted tart tin with removable base. Place the pastry into your tin, if it tears while lining the tin, just use any excess pastry to close holes. Prick base with a fork, then rest - freeze (or refrigerate) for 10 minutes.
Cover pastry with baking paper and fill with dried beans, rice or baking beads. Blind bake for 15 minutes, then remove beans/beads and baking paper and bake for a further 10 minutes or until base is just starting to colour and is dry. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 140C/120C fan forced.
Strain the filling mixture through a fine sieve into the tart shell. Bake for 45 minutes or until filling is just set.
Set aside to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until set.
Serve with whipped cream - or with yogurt or ice cream or with fresh fruit or even better - on it’s own, accompanied by a nice cup of tea served in your favourite china.
Enjoy
Bon Appetite
Hi neighbours. Auckland is on day two of alert level 3 lockdown and the city centre's streets are empty again. Are the streets empty or emptier than they normally are where you are? Have you found this eerie? Are you doing anything to make your street more lively, such as reviving teddy bear … View moreHi neighbours. Auckland is on day two of alert level 3 lockdown and the city centre's streets are empty again. Are the streets empty or emptier than they normally are where you are? Have you found this eerie? Are you doing anything to make your street more lively, such as reviving teddy bear hunts or making your fence an artwork?
During Alert level 3 put your tags on to ensure your bin is emptied.
BUY – rubbish bin tags at your local supermarket
TAG – attach a new bin tag to your bin before placing it at kerbside for collection
COLLECT – only bins with tags on will be emptied on collection day
I have the following free for pickup
1 x rowing machine
1 x outdoor table setting (plus pot plants if wanted)
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Call me on 021 951531
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