Totara Vale, 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.

1831 days ago

Almost 40 Auckland beaches contaminated over weekend

Melanie Earley Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, almost 40 beaches in Auckland have been deemed "high risk" after weekend rain.
According to Auckland Council's Safeswim database, 39 city spots posed the threat of causing illness from swimming.

Did you know which beaches were safe to swim at?

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1831 days ago

MOTAT to screen 'Grease' for 1950s themed drive-in movie

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Date nights of the 1950s era are back with drive-in movie screenings of ‘Grease’ at MOTAT.

Will you be going?

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1831 days ago

Improving Beach Haven’s coastal walkways

The Team from Auckland Council

A public consultation is now open for feedback on options to improve coastal connections in Beach Haven on Auckland’s North Shore.

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1831 days ago

Wanted free pavers

Ashita from Glenfield

does anyone have free pavers to giveaway? To be used for garden umbrella

Free

1831 days ago

Train timetable changes on the Western and Onehunga lines

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

On Sunday 17 November, the train timetables for the Western and Onehunga lines will be changing to provide earlier and later services. New timetables are live in Journey Planner and AT Mobile. Follow link for more info: at.govt.nz...

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1831 days ago

Missing Hillcrest woman - Can you help Police?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are seeking help to find missing 25-year-old Kate Bush.

She lives in Hillcrest on the North Shore, and her car, a red 2011 Toyota Yaris, was found on Monday morning in the car park at Lake Pupuke. She was last seen wearing black trousers and a black Mickey Mouse hoodie.

Family and … View more
Police are seeking help to find missing 25-year-old Kate Bush.

She lives in Hillcrest on the North Shore, and her car, a red 2011 Toyota Yaris, was found on Monday morning in the car park at Lake Pupuke. She was last seen wearing black trousers and a black Mickey Mouse hoodie.

Family and police have "significant concerns" for her welfare. They'd like to hear from anyone who's seen Kate or her car - registration GER875 - in the last few days.

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1832 days ago

You're invited to our open day!

AGE School

AGE School is a boutique urban school in Takapuna, designed for children who thrive in smaller class sizes.

We are reimagining education to be a place where wellbeing and knowing ourselves comes first. With much of our time spent outside the school within our community and natural environment, … View more
AGE School is a boutique urban school in Takapuna, designed for children who thrive in smaller class sizes.

We are reimagining education to be a place where wellbeing and knowing ourselves comes first. With much of our time spent outside the school within our community and natural environment, our passion for real-world learning is a very real part of student life too.

You are warmly invited to our Open Day:
● Thursday 21st November, 9:30 - 10:30am
● 9 Huron Street, Takapuna
Contact us

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1832 days ago

Converting garage to a home gym

Kiwi Self Storage - North Shore

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to workout in the comfort of your own home? Or perhaps you are getting more serious about your training, and having equipment at home is an integral part of your training schedule. A home gym is a solid investment for your health and well being. We have … View moreHave you ever wondered what it would be like to workout in the comfort of your own home? Or perhaps you are getting more serious about your training, and having equipment at home is an integral part of your training schedule. A home gym is a solid investment for your health and well being. We have taken a look at what you need depending on how you like to workout.

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1832 days ago

2020 Summer Holiday Programme!

David Yoon from North Shore Language School

The summer is here! :D
There will be lots of fun for our children this summer! :D
Please contact us if you are interested! :D

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1832 days ago

Poll: Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.

A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.

To read more, click here.

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Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?
  • 28.6% Yes please!
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No, that's weird.
    71.4% Complete
1561 votes
1832 days ago

Recipe: Classic Omelette

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Omelettes are essentially a version of scrambled eggs but they have been left to rest and coagulate so that the pan side is firm. Some people prefer firm omelettes, others like to have the egg a little runny so that it retains that soft, silky consistency also known as baveuse.

Ingredients
3 … View more
Omelettes are essentially a version of scrambled eggs but they have been left to rest and coagulate so that the pan side is firm. Some people prefer firm omelettes, others like to have the egg a little runny so that it retains that soft, silky consistency also known as baveuse.

Ingredients
3 Eggs
1 pinch Salt
½ tsp Butter, or a splash of good quality olive oil


Directions
1. In a bowl whisk the eggs. Add salt.
2. Heat the butter in a frying pan (non-stick is easier) until it is just beginning to brown and has a nutty smell. Let it run around the pan so that it is well coated.
3. Pour in the egg mix. With your rubber spatula, constantly lift and scoop around the edges and cut through the middle of the egg mixture to cook evenly.
4. If you are adding a filling to the omelette, it should be done at this point.
5. Roll or fold the omelette by folding one half on the other, or fold one third on the middle third and then roll on the remaining third.

Prior to folding, you can add a filling to lift the flavour of the omelette.
Classic combinations include:
Saute mushrooms
Blanched spinach (with cream)
Diced ham
A combination of finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, parsley, tarragon

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