Wattle Downs, Auckland

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1084 days ago

Hand crafted soaps from Northland

Barbara from Clover Park

Beautiful handcrafted Maori medicinal soaps c/w handmade soap board. They come giftwrapped ready for you to give at Christmas.

Price: $20

1084 days ago

New Nordic Cuisine

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

New Nordic Cuisine had redefined the food culture of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland.
Our own Chef Finn is from Denmark and spent his formative years working in Michelin star rated restaurants including working as Sous Chef for legendary Noma chef, Rene Redzepi.

This menu is … View more
New Nordic Cuisine had redefined the food culture of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland.
Our own Chef Finn is from Denmark and spent his formative years working in Michelin star rated restaurants including working as Sous Chef for legendary Noma chef, Rene Redzepi.

This menu is inspired by Chef Finn’s Nordic heritage.
"We work with local high quality ingredients to combine good taste in food with contemporary culinary techniques,” says Chef Finn.

Here are some photos of the dishes our Diploma students prepared and served.
1. Tartare of Trevalli on Rye bread with pickled beetroot, sorrel and brown butter siphon.
2. Salmon served with a compote of tomatoes, oil of chervil and crispy onion rings.
3. Pigeon Bay Lamb rump, sous vide with buttermilk foam & beef jus.
4. Salad of raw cabbage, kale with mushroom and pickled red onion dressing
5. Terrine of pork served with Granny Smith apple puree & leek, mustard vinaigrette & tarragon.
6. Guests seated with Franck

1085 days ago

Book week

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Stock up your reading material for the holidays
Find great reads at great prices
Pop in & see what specials we have for you this week

1085 days ago

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

Let the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and… View moreLet the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and is now available to watch online, for a limited time only.

This specially shot online performance will bring this enchanting ballet from theatre to your screens, with live stage footage enhanced by close-ups so you can experience the emotion and dance first-hand. This is ballet like you’ve never seen it before, a full cinematic experience.

Watch online from 3 Dec – 12 Dec 2021. Rnzb.org.nz/msndonline
Watch online

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1086 days ago

DUM BIRYANI - FAMILY PACKS

Sameer from Papakura

Once tried, you can't resist but order more. Perfect time to try some authentic, layered Biryani with home made perfection this holiday season. Only on Sat & Sun. Please book yours now as we won't be able to fulfil every order. 😃

1086 days ago

DUM BIRYANI - FAMILY PACKS

Sameer from Papakura

Once tried, you can't resist but order more. Perfect time to try some authentic, layered Biryani with home made perfection this holiday season. Only on Sat & Sun. Please book yours now as we won't be able to fulfil every order. 😃

Price: $40

1086 days ago

Textile Cleaning: For a cleaner, healthier home by Christmas

Textile Cleaning

With summer upon us and Christmas around the corner, it’s time to ensure your curtains are given a fresh and healthy facelift.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and roller blinds across Auckland, Textile Curtain Cleaning should be your first point of call for all your curtain … View more
With summer upon us and Christmas around the corner, it’s time to ensure your curtains are given a fresh and healthy facelift.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and roller blinds across Auckland, Textile Curtain Cleaning should be your first point of call for all your curtain cleaning needs – no matter how big or small.

We will be closing for the year from midday on December 24 and we look forward to welcoming you back from January 10 in the new year.

Phone Textile Cleaning Services at (09) 473-5350 for a free quote, call into 5A Kaimahi Rd, Wairau Valley; or go to www.textilecleaning.co.nz.
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1089 days ago

Red Cross Shops welcome everybody!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Our Red Cross Shops welcome everybody. Customers don’t need to be vaccinated or show My Vaccine Pass to enter the shop under the Traffic Light System.
We look forward to seeing you all soon.

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1087 days ago

Hand-crafted Wood as Christmas Gifts

Dick from Pahurehure

For the past 20 or so years South Auckland Woodturners Guild has found an empty shop in early November and begun the long process to bring you a sale of our craft in December. Renting a shop may be a simple process but listing, cataloguing and labelling the 2500 items usually on offer is not a … View moreFor the past 20 or so years South Auckland Woodturners Guild has found an empty shop in early November and begun the long process to bring you a sale of our craft in December. Renting a shop may be a simple process but listing, cataloguing and labelling the 2500 items usually on offer is not a simple process. In early November this year we had the added unknown of not knowing what the Covid rules would throw at us and the decision was made to not have a shop. Sad.
However, 17 of our members do have items for sale in the Art of Wood Exhibition which you are most welcome to visit, view, enjoy, and purchase from. It is a just a mouse click away at exhibition.naw.org.nz...

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1087 days ago

NZ's Three Waters Reform: What it means for Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Find out what NZ’s Three Waters Reform on drinking water, wastewater and stormwater means for Auckland and have your say by December 19.
ℹ️ To have your say, click on 'Read More'.

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1087 days ago

Pioneering a new way to live in retirement

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.

You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.

You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.

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1087 days ago

Victim Support needs more volunteers!

NZ Victim Support

Want to give something back to your community? How about volunteering with Victim Support? We’re recruiting new volunteers in your neighbourhood.

Volunteer Support Workers come from all walks of life, just like those who need our help. They make an incredible difference by providing support … View more
Want to give something back to your community? How about volunteering with Victim Support? We’re recruiting new volunteers in your neighbourhood.

Volunteer Support Workers come from all walks of life, just like those who need our help. They make an incredible difference by providing support and information for people affected by crime and trauma. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and support from our locally based staff.

Check out our website to find out more about volunteering with us at https://victimsupport.org.nz/support-our-work/about-volunteering.
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1087 days ago

The Ryman Guide

Retirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site … View moreRetirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site so you can plan for the future.

The Ryman Guide will help you choose the lifestyle you want to live at a Ryman village, so you can embrace every opportunity.
Get your free copy here

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