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1719 days ago

Philippe Meyer's Pork Rillettes & Focaccia

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It was a great day, when Philippe Meyer agreed to work at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine, way back in 2001. Trained as a chef in Switzerland, Philippe came to New Zealand for his OE and never left. For our 25th Anniversary Cooking demonstration he presented his special Pork Rillettes and … View moreIt was a great day, when Philippe Meyer agreed to work at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine, way back in 2001. Trained as a chef in Switzerland, Philippe came to New Zealand for his OE and never left. For our 25th Anniversary Cooking demonstration he presented his special Pork Rillettes and crunchy Focaccia bread recipe.
Read the full story and recipe's below.

1719 days ago

Happy Easter

The Team from Lake Panorama Dental

Happy Easter to each and everyone of you and your families. God Bless you all.
Stay safe and in Good health.
The Team at Lake Panorama Dental

1719 days ago

Can you help us help our frontline this Easter?

ShieldsUp

ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls … View more
ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls of many. As the government and DHB’s publicly assure us that all necessary equipment is readily accessible, the demand for our face shields continues to grow daily, with requests for 30,000 shields.

If you would like to help us help them, sign up to volunteer at shieldsup.org.nz, or make a donation to ensure we can continue to produce and distribute our shields to protect our frontline heroes.

ShieldsUp, offering protection to Kiwi’s against COVID-19.
Find out more

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1719 days ago

MOTAT Fun at your place

Motat Fun

Try out MOTAT’s boredom-busting activities, games, videos and fun for kids to do at home. New content is being added daily!

Kids can browse MOTAT.Fun themselves or with their family, learn new things and get creative. There’s also content for parents and for teachers wanting to add to their … View more
Try out MOTAT’s boredom-busting activities, games, videos and fun for kids to do at home. New content is being added daily!

Kids can browse MOTAT.Fun themselves or with their family, learn new things and get creative. There’s also content for parents and for teachers wanting to add to their lesson plans.

Learn how to make a bubble flood, gather things to make a time capsule, build a rocket, design your own car of the future and make games from things you can find around home.

Make bubble life brighter and take a look at MOTAT.Fun for inspiration to keep the kids busy and entertained.
Find out more

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1720 days ago

Samoan Cuisine with Chef Spencer Matagi

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Chef Spencer Matagi, Chef de Partie at Soul Bar, graduated from NZSFW in 2018.
Spencer shares Samoan classics, Palusami - Taro leaves, steamed with coconut cream along with lamb chop suey.

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1731 days ago

Help with Shopping

Manpreet from Huapai - Kumeu

Hi All

I am based in Huapai and I would like to help anyone who is in self isolation or old age people can't go out for grocery shopping. I can only do this on weekends or we can drop free meals to your door step. Please email me at mannu812@gmail.com or text me at 0210399434. Thanks Manni … View more
Hi All

I am based in Huapai and I would like to help anyone who is in self isolation or old age people can't go out for grocery shopping. I can only do this on weekends or we can drop free meals to your door step. Please email me at mannu812@gmail.com or text me at 0210399434. Thanks Manni Singh (Sikh community Huapai)

1720 days ago

Got the baking bug in your bubble?

The Team from Auckland Museum

We think you’ll love this New Zealand Hot Cross and Cold Cross Bun recipe from Aunt Daisy's Cookery Book of Approved Recipes, from our collection.

Maud Ruby Basham (30 August 1879 – 14 July 1963), professionally known as Aunt Daisy, was a well-loved New Zealand radio broadcaster. Her … View more
We think you’ll love this New Zealand Hot Cross and Cold Cross Bun recipe from Aunt Daisy's Cookery Book of Approved Recipes, from our collection.

Maud Ruby Basham (30 August 1879 – 14 July 1963), professionally known as Aunt Daisy, was a well-loved New Zealand radio broadcaster. Her 30-minute daily morning show ran from 1933 to 1963. Her role was primarily to promote household products and to boost morale during World War II. Try out this recipe and it might just boost your morale! Best served hot with lashings of butter…

Aunt Daisy’s full recipe and other activities for the Easter Weekend are over at our Auckland Museum at Home Hub!
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1721 days ago

Be like Sandra🐵😍

Fiona from Henderson

This is Sandra.
Sandra is smart.
Sandra observed her caretakers washing their hands repeatedly at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida.
Sandra started washing her hands too.
Sandra scrubs the fronts and backs of her hands.
Sandra takes the time to clean her hands thoroughly.
Sandra has … View more
This is Sandra.
Sandra is smart.
Sandra observed her caretakers washing their hands repeatedly at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida.
Sandra started washing her hands too.
Sandra scrubs the fronts and backs of her hands.
Sandra takes the time to clean her hands thoroughly.
Sandra has good hand hygiene.
Sandra is responsible.
Sandra stays home.
Sandra isn't throwing parties.
Sandra isn't hanging out at the beach with people.
Sandra isn't inviting friends over.
Sandra isn't putting vulnerable people's lives at risk.
Sandra probably touches her face like it's her job, but...
Sandra washes her hands better than most humans.
Sandra scrubs surfaces around her, too.
Sandra is smart.
Be like Sandra.
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P.S. Sandra's hand washing habit originated a few months prior to the pandemic.

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1721 days ago

Who do you miss most during lockdown?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Harbour News

Hi neighbours, From grandparents to best friends, mums to grandchildren – Kiwis have opened up about who they miss the most two weeks into the coronavirus lockdown and shared messages for loved ones outside their bubbles in a touching video created by an Auckland-based production company. Who do … View moreHi neighbours, From grandparents to best friends, mums to grandchildren – Kiwis have opened up about who they miss the most two weeks into the coronavirus lockdown and shared messages for loved ones outside their bubbles in a touching video created by an Auckland-based production company. Who do you miss most during lockdown? Warning: The video in this story may make your eyes leak.

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1721 days ago

Let the games begin

Resene ColorShop Westgate

Recreate a classic game in an unconventional format using Resene testpots to paint your own dominoes. Smooth rocks, like those found on the beach or in a river bed, work best for this project.

Take the kids out to search for ones that lay flat and are generally round or oblong in shape. If you … View more
Recreate a classic game in an unconventional format using Resene testpots to paint your own dominoes. Smooth rocks, like those found on the beach or in a river bed, work best for this project.

Take the kids out to search for ones that lay flat and are generally round or oblong in shape. If you don’t live near water, you should be able to get some from your local garden supply store.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own rock domino set.

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1721 days ago

Small businesses in your community need a hand!

SOS Business

Hi neighbours! SOS Business was set up to help local businesses in your community. It means you can buy gift cards from your favourite cafés, restaurants and service providers and then redeem them when they re-open after lockdown.

You can play a special part helping small businesses stay … View more
Hi neighbours! SOS Business was set up to help local businesses in your community. It means you can buy gift cards from your favourite cafés, restaurants and service providers and then redeem them when they re-open after lockdown.

You can play a special part helping small businesses stay afloat during this time. Spread the word to your friends and family so that we can help as many local businesses as we can.

Thanks for being a great neighbour by being a lifeline for businesses in your community.

PS - in case you were wondering, due to the success of SOS Café, and the number of other service businesses now on the Platform, the team have rebranded to SOS Business – Save Our Small Business!
Support a local business

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1721 days ago

Look our for others

The Team from North Shore, Rodney & West Auckland Police

We know some of you are facing threatening and potentially harmful times at home right now. Police will be there for you if you call us.

If you are in immediate danger and can’t call 111, leave your house and get out of harm’s way. Get to a safe distance and then ask a neighbour over a fence, … View more
We know some of you are facing threatening and potentially harmful times at home right now. Police will be there for you if you call us.

If you are in immediate danger and can’t call 111, leave your house and get out of harm’s way. Get to a safe distance and then ask a neighbour over a fence, or a passer-by, to call 111 for you. Your safety comes first.

It’s everybody’s responsibility to speak out and keep each other safe right now. If you think something is not ok with a friend, neighbour, or colleague, it’s okay to call Police on their behalf. The person you’re worried about may not be able to speak up for themselves. You could be saving a life.

For more information or support: www.police.govt.nz...

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1721 days ago

$40 Fruit, Vegetable, and Home Box

Marshall from Massey

Meet our $40 Fruit, Vegetable, and Home Box - click here to buy it bit.ly... 😊 Stay strong New Zealand 🇳🇿

1 x 2L Milk



1 x Loaf of Bread
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Meet our $40 Fruit, Vegetable, and Home Box - click here to buy it bit.ly... 😊 Stay strong New Zealand 🇳🇿

1 x 2L Milk



1 x Loaf of Bread



5 x Bananas



5 x Pears



5 x Apples



4 x NZ Oranges



5 x Avocadoes



2 x Capsicum



5 x Tomatoes



5 x Kumara



1 x Broccoli



1 x Leek



4 x Onions



1 X Cucumber



1 x Lettuce



Free Delivery within 8km of Store (1/2 Triangle Road, Massey, West Auckland). Outside of 8km delivery fee of $20.00 will added to shopping basket 👌



#MasseyFruitnVeg

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1723 days ago

International planes still flying into New Zealand ...WHY??🛫🛬

Fiona from Henderson

Would someone out there be able to tell me why are we (New Zealand) still allowing planes from China, Malaysia, Hong Hong, Honolulu, Santiago, Doha & even Fiji to land here in this lockdown?
I thought that the extended timeframe for these airlines was last Friday.
It is still happening daily.
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Would someone out there be able to tell me why are we (New Zealand) still allowing planes from China, Malaysia, Hong Hong, Honolulu, Santiago, Doha & even Fiji to land here in this lockdown?
I thought that the extended timeframe for these airlines was last Friday.
It is still happening daily.
Before anyone says it's only Air New Zealand flying anywhere or even maybe they are cargo flights, they're not.
The various airlines flying in or out are:
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Fiji Airways
Polynesian
Cathay Pacific
LATAM Airlines
Qatar Airways
Qantas
I do know that Swiss Air and Lufthansa (along with Austrian Airlines later in the week) are here for a 'mercy dash' to remove their citizens via Auckland & Christchurch, so they don't count.

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