Waitakere, Auckland

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1714 days ago

Petition to widen SH16 between Brigham Creek Road and Waimauku closes on January 31

Lindsay from Huapai - Kumeu

My Petition to the government to widen the road between Brigham Creek Road and Waimauku closes on January 31 and we only have 550 signatures. Phil Goff does not even have this section of SH16 on his recently published wish list for Auckland Roads so if you haven't signed the petition yet … View moreMy Petition to the government to widen the road between Brigham Creek Road and Waimauku closes on January 31 and we only have 550 signatures. Phil Goff does not even have this section of SH16 on his recently published wish list for Auckland Roads so if you haven't signed the petition yet please do so ASAP, and spread the word to anyone else you think would be interested in signing it. You can sign the petition here www.parliament.nz...
Thank you
Lindsay Andrews

1710 days ago

$ave the GST. Hurry - ends soon!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, sign up free online, or when you’re in store.

Hurry sale ends soon! Happy decorating!

*Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 29 January 2020. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
Find out more

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1710 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
Learn more

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1712 days ago

Sonographer strike expected to cause 'major disruption'

The Team Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Sonographers are going on strike for 12 weeks across Auckland's three district health boards from Saturday, potentially impacting patient wait times.

Have you been affected by the strike action?

Please write 'NFP' if your comments are not for print.

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1711 days ago

Double bed with mattress

Carla from Waimauku

"Slumberpedic Plush" double bed in excellent condition. Super comfortable bed. No stains or damage. Pick-up from Waimauku.

Price: $250

1724 days ago

Hi neighbors, does anyone need a tree cutting down?

Simon from Massey

I have time to do it this week, or I can give the whole garden a big trim.
Cheers
Simon (Massey)

1712 days ago

Now's the time for a clean out

The Team from Auckland Council

Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09… View more
Every area of Auckland is allocated a week each year for an on-property inorganic collection. One collection of up to 1m3 of inorganic material is included in your property’s rates.

You can book a collection:
• Online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/inorganic
• Over the phone 09 301 0101
• Or visit one of our service centres

Once you’ve made a booking, you’ll be given a timeframe for when collections will happen in your area. You can book as early as you like and cancel if you no longer need the service. Book your inorganic collection today and help reduce waste going to landfill.
Book now

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1712 days ago

Kids trike

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Hardly used trike for sale
Selling on behalf
Moving overseas

Negotiable

1712 days ago

Ironing board

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Suzy deluxe Ironing board
Bought early this year from mitre10 for 119$
Selling on behalf
Moving overseas

Negotiable

1712 days ago

Movable entertainment unit

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

In good used condition
Dimension: 80 (L) x 40 (W) x 62 (H) cms

Kitchen curtain white colour
Salt and Shaker set

Selling on behalf

Negotiable

1712 days ago

Brand New Girls dress

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Brand new girls dress
Selling on behalf

Negotiable

1712 days ago

Near New Hammock

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Create a delicious and healthy display in your kitchen, with this two-tier fruit basket
Wipe clean with damp cloth when required.

34 x 28 x 45 cm

Brand new in Farmers costs 50$

Negotiable

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1713 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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