Westmere, 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.

1764 days ago
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1766 days ago

Dumped Building Rubbish - Shelly Beach Rd

Paul from Saint Marys Bay

A load of building and domestic waste has been dumped on the footpath outside 83 Shelly Beach Rd. Male, believed to be in a grey Audi station wagon was seen unloading rubbish bags. Unfortunately, no rego taken. Council have been very slow in responding, despite logging the dumping as … View moreA load of building and domestic waste has been dumped on the footpath outside 83 Shelly Beach Rd. Male, believed to be in a grey Audi station wagon was seen unloading rubbish bags. Unfortunately, no rego taken. Council have been very slow in responding, despite logging the dumping as "Critical," saying it would be collected in 1 -2 hours. They have now tagged it as "Under Investigation" but say it could be up to 5 days before it is removed. So much for their claims of taking strong and swift action against illegal dumpers. Beware, this dumper may well strike again.

1764 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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1764 days ago

Need a Bathroom and Laundry Makeover?

The Team from The Building Guys

Need a Bathroom and Laundry Makeover? Call our friendly Team Today!

We focus on high-quality home improvements with our speciality being your dream kitchen, bathroom and laundry makeover. We promise quality work and to give a fair price.

If you need professional friendly people to help you … View more
Need a Bathroom and Laundry Makeover? Call our friendly Team Today!

We focus on high-quality home improvements with our speciality being your dream kitchen, bathroom and laundry makeover. We promise quality work and to give a fair price.

If you need professional friendly people to help you transform any room or space in your house then call us today!

Website: www.thebuildingguys.co.nz

Book Appointment: https://thebuildingguys.as.me
Find out more

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1774 days ago

Food trucks every Saturday on the forecourt at 340 Pt Chev Rd - the old gas station.

Simon from Point Chevalier

Baduzzi meatballs sold out last time - Miso-Ra Japanese this Saturday - please come down and support them!
Lovely people - gorgeous food.

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1765 days ago

KiwiBurn ticket sought

Brian from Ponsonby

I am trying to find a KiwiBurn ticket to buy for the weekend of 22-27th January. I was at Burning Man this year helping to build a sculpture (PlayaScape), and as a result of being in the US desert when the KiwiBurn tickets went on sale, I missed out on a ticket to my own regional Burn!
So, anyone … View more
I am trying to find a KiwiBurn ticket to buy for the weekend of 22-27th January. I was at Burning Man this year helping to build a sculpture (PlayaScape), and as a result of being in the US desert when the KiwiBurn tickets went on sale, I missed out on a ticket to my own regional Burn!
So, anyone with a spare ticket -I'd love to hear from you, be able to get to KiwiBurn this year.
Thanks, Brian

1765 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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1765 days ago

DVDs to go

Christina-lee from Sandringham

1 DVD > Sisterhood of the travelling pants - $3
7 DVDs > Complete collection of the original Sabrina the teenage witch Series - $30 lot
4 DVDs > Complete season's 1-4 The Vampire Diaries $35

All DVDs in good, clean and working order;
So too are majority of the cases with exception to… View more
1 DVD > Sisterhood of the travelling pants - $3
7 DVDs > Complete collection of the original Sabrina the teenage witch Series - $30 lot
4 DVDs > Complete season's 1-4 The Vampire Diaries $35

All DVDs in good, clean and working order;
So too are majority of the cases with exception to one or two which have minor wear and tear.

Negotiable

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