Westmere, Auckland

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1577 days ago

Garde Manger Tasting Plate

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Here is a Diploma cooks Garde Manger assessment Tasting plate which involves:
1. Fillet round fish - today is Blue Cod.
2. Smoke one side off to make a Smoked mousse and garnish of the same fish flakes on top.
3. Use second side to serve as crudo.
4. Pickle cucumber and radish.
5. Make Petit… View more
Here is a Diploma cooks Garde Manger assessment Tasting plate which involves:
1. Fillet round fish - today is Blue Cod.
2. Smoke one side off to make a Smoked mousse and garnish of the same fish flakes on top.
3. Use second side to serve as crudo.
4. Pickle cucumber and radish.
5. Make Petit Salad.
6. Make Grissini.
7. Present on dinner plate or platter.

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1577 days ago

Speak at our Hearing-style event

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

We're holding a hearing-style event where you can book a 10 minute speaking slot to give our board members your feedback on their draft Local Board Plan. You can also attend to listen in as an audience member.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Wednesday 29 July, 6pm-7:30pm
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Waitematā … View more
We're holding a hearing-style event where you can book a 10 minute speaking slot to give our board members your feedback on their draft Local Board Plan. You can also attend to listen in as an audience member.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Wednesday 29 July, 6pm-7:30pm
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Waitematā Local Board office, 52 Swanson Street
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: phone 09 353 9654 or email waitematalocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

You can read our draft plan & give feedback online - go to Read More.

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1577 days ago

One Kiwi's trash is another's free furniture

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.

If you have an project that you'd like to show off – … View more
Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.

If you have an project that you'd like to show off – whether you’ve given something a fresh coat of paint or entirely changed its use – enter it into Resene's Upcycling Awards on Neighbourly here. Entries close at midnight on August 2, 2020. Four great prizes worth $500 are up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy card.

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1578 days ago

AT HOP: Auckland ferries join integrated fare system

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours,

AT HOP card holders will soon be able to travel on buses, trains and ferries while paying just once for their entire journey.

Will this encourage you to use public transport more?

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1578 days ago

New Zealand's most magical flight is half price

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Our reporter Brook Sabin reckons this is one trip every Kiwi should try to do in their lifetime. Read more on the link below. Would you do it?

1577 days ago

Meet Mel and Tina

Tāmaki AKL

Tāmaki locals Melema'u (Mel) and Tina own Melina’s Takeaway, in Panmure.

“We’ve had so much support from the community. It’s been great to be able to start a business in an area we know and love so well, and bring a bit of the islands to people living far from home.”

There … View more
Tāmaki locals Melema'u (Mel) and Tina own Melina’s Takeaway, in Panmure.

“We’ve had so much support from the community. It’s been great to be able to start a business in an area we know and love so well, and bring a bit of the islands to people living far from home.”

There are around 900 businesses in Tāmaki. Together they create community, character, and local jobs. Whenever you can, shop where it makes the most difference.

Read more about Mel and Tina (and other local business legends like them) on the Tāmaki AKL website.
Find out more

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1578 days ago

Share your cuisine, crafts and talent at Auckland Diwali Festival

The Team from Auckland Council

The hunt is on for the best Indian cuisine, crafts and performances for this year’s Auckland Diwali Festival, which is due to be celebrated on 31 October and 1 November 2020.

Applications for stallholders close Sunday, 2 August and applications for performers close on Friday, 7 August.

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1578 days ago

A festival of aroha – Let's make Matariki a public holiday in 2021

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.

Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.

Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster,… View more
Hi neighbours,

Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.

Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.

Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster, in the night sky, the festival marks the start of te Mātahi o te tau, the new year.

Once a casualty of colonisation, Matariki’s comeback has fostered greater use of te reo Māori, and recognition for Māori customary practices.

We believe it is past time to officially acknowledge all Matariki stands for in our national calendar. To learn more about Stuff's campaign, click here

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