Westmere, Auckland

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1807 days ago

Help Kiwi schools get their own electric garden!

Spark Foundation

14 Carrots. 2 Pumpkins. 3 Basil plants. 8 Romain Lettuces. 1 class of problems solvers. The Electric Garden is a revolutionary learning tool mixing the art of growing food with computer programming and digital technologies.

Find out more about teaching digital technology through gardening or … View more
14 Carrots. 2 Pumpkins. 3 Basil plants. 8 Romain Lettuces. 1 class of problems solvers. The Electric Garden is a revolutionary learning tool mixing the art of growing food with computer programming and digital technologies.

Find out more about teaching digital technology through gardening or donate to help all kiwi schools access this programme here.
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1807 days ago

Here when you need us

The Team from

Time spent in respite care can range from a single night to a few weeks. It provides a welcome break and peace of mind knowing that your loved one will receive round-the-clock care from friendly, experienced care teams.

May Kitchen knows how important it is to provide carers with a break. After … View more
Time spent in respite care can range from a single night to a few weeks. It provides a welcome break and peace of mind knowing that your loved one will receive round-the-clock care from friendly, experienced care teams.

May Kitchen knows how important it is to provide carers with a break. After visiting her husband Stuart in respite care at a Ryman village, she was tempted to move in herself! “If it was me, I think I would enjoy it because it’s just so beautiful and the food is good.”

Ryman villages provide warm and welcoming communities. Where residents can enjoy activities and outings while forming friendships along the way.
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1807 days ago

Recipe: Apples, Courgettes and Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Garlic Aioli

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for the perfect Summer recipe?
This vibrant crunchy salad makes for a perfect side or healthy light lunch.

Ingredients
50 g Almonds
1 splash Vegetable oil
½ tsp Flaky sea salt
½ tsp Sugar
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Looking for the perfect Summer recipe?
This vibrant crunchy salad makes for a perfect side or healthy light lunch.

Ingredients
50 g Almonds
1 splash Vegetable oil
½ tsp Flaky sea salt
½ tsp Sugar
200 g Green beans, tips removed
2 Courgettes
1 Granny Smith apple
1 Lemon
2 cloves Garlic, crushed
½ cup Mayonnaise
1 Spring onion, 2 if small

Read the full recipe on the link below.

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1807 days ago

What's on: Money Talks: Upgrade your Relationship with Money - 10 December

Brian from Westmere

Money is something that surrounds us all day, and every day yet remains a sensitive subject for most people.

Talking about money can be difficult, especially if it is a subject of pain rather than joy for you.

Join Conscious Action alongside Alejandra R as we host a conversation about your … View more
Money is something that surrounds us all day, and every day yet remains a sensitive subject for most people.

Talking about money can be difficult, especially if it is a subject of pain rather than joy for you.

Join Conscious Action alongside Alejandra R as we host a conversation about your relationship with money, your mindset and how to transform it so money won't be a factor stopping you from what you want to achieve and the person you want to become.

Connect with like-minded people and open your mind to experience the abundance mindset and get actionable steps you can incorporate to your daily routine.

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Conscious Action events are a space to connect with like-minded people, collaborate to come up with inspiring ideas, and celebrate what we are already contributing to the collective.

Register here: www.facebook.com...

Tuesday 10 December 6:30pm at The Workshop Auckland (37d Crummer road).

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1807 days ago

NZ Bus Industrial Action - all bus services all resume from 13 December

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

FINAL UPDATE - 12 DEC - 3PM

All bus services will resume from first thing tomorrow morning. Auckland Transport has received official confirmation from First Union and Tramways Union that all industrial action has been withdrawn.

We’d like to thank our customers for their patience during the … View more
FINAL UPDATE - 12 DEC - 3PM

All bus services will resume from first thing tomorrow morning. Auckland Transport has received official confirmation from First Union and Tramways Union that all industrial action has been withdrawn.

We’d like to thank our customers for their patience during the disruption.

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Due to industrial action all services operated by NZ Bus will be cancelled from Saturday 7 December.

We understand that this will be frustrating for our customers and apologise for the inconvenience.

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1808 days ago

GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE!!! This Saturday 8am - 4 Westmere Crescent, Westmere

Susan from Westmere

Hi Neighbours,

We're about to the have the garage sale of the year! Okay, well actually it's a big tent in our back garden but the bargains are just as good!

Come and grab a bargain for Christmas... lots of beautiful items that would make lovely gifts, furniture to accommodate all the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

We're about to the have the garage sale of the year! Okay, well actually it's a big tent in our back garden but the bargains are just as good!

Come and grab a bargain for Christmas... lots of beautiful items that would make lovely gifts, furniture to accommodate all the extra Christmas guests and household items to beautify your home.

It's taken a few years growing 2 families, but Susan and Dave are finally blending homes, and that's the cue for you to come and help move some of this mountain of excellent furniture, household goods, clothing and almost anything you can think of.
Our lovely homes in Epsom and Grey Lynn are downsizing to charming Westmere YAY, and guess what.... we can't fit it all in... we will happily swap our lovely items for your hard earned cash and spend it on our lazy cats and the garden... re-purpose, re-use and enjoyment for us all.

On the furniture side we have so many large items that we will be unable to bring them all to the sale... however, we will provide photos and arrange where we can for you to view prior. Priority will be given though to those who are happy to do like Trademe, i.e. pay then collect.

All the items are from clean and smoke free homes, are well maintained and cared for and will give many more years of service.

UP FOR SALE ARE:-
Lounge Suite - 3, 2 and 1
Dining Suite - 6 seater
F & P Washer
F & P Fridge Freezer
Sony Bravia 40 inch TV
TV Cabinet
Queen Bed base and mattress - spare bed so low quality
Bedroom Suite - 6 drawer lowboy, 2 x 2 drawer bedsides, large mirror
Queen Bed frame and mattress - excellent condition
Masterchef 2 burner BBQ
2 x French Bergere chairs, linen
Oak extendable table 4-8 seater
8 oak chairs
2 oak chairs with arms
large desk with computer tray
2 x long mirrors
2 x CD racks
tall display or CD rack with drawer
Oak Dresser, 6 drawer with double cupboard painted aubergine
2 x IKEA side storage tables
Metal slat style bed frame for Queen bed
1 x wall hung bedhead - originally from The Spencer on Byron
2 x tall lamps - originally from The Spencer on Byron
2 x Art Deco large cream table lamps
2 x none matching swedish wooden lamps
collapsible clothing rail
I'm sure I've forgotten something....

on top of that, we have.....

loads of household linens
Household goods
Small microwave
Rice cooker
Top range juicer
Blender
Sandwich press
Cushions
Blankets
Kitchen items
Glasses
Jugs
Large floor rug
Small floor rugs
Pictures
Towels
Luggage
Office Equipment and accessories
Candle holders

and the list goes on....
and on....
and on....

Honestly, if I was looking for a great buy before Christmas I'd be heading to our place on Saturday morning with my pocket full of jingling coins and folding stuff.

If you buy a large amount we're happy to do online banking (and Dave may even wear a Santa hat) ... but please feel free to empty your coin trays, piggy banks and wallets as cash would be a lot easier, thanks.

If you're interested in the furniture you can either take a chance and look at the photos on the day or if you're super super keen then you meet me at the storage locker tomorrow morning at 7am! It's in Grey Lynn... PM me if you want to help shift this stuff so I don't have too!
There's obviously a bit of dismantling to be done with some of the furniture and some of the bigger items are heavy... we'll help where we can but you'll probably get the girl so bring the muscles for the lifting.

Some of the furniture is also still in an apartment in Grey Lynn (Richmond Rd near Gypsy) ... small condition is that you will need to pay to hold, then collect anytime from Monday morning to Thursday lunchtime next week (9-12 December) ... sorry, but we've had people flake before and we cannot find enough hours to get back there until Monday morning... it's silly season!!

Any questions as all, then please message me back here, or call me on 021 149 7373.

Please help us re-home all these items, they need lovely new homes.

Happy bargain hunting... Susan 021 149 7373

1807 days ago

What type of wasp?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Hi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty … View moreHi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty predators. If you destroy a nest, take a pic and upload your image with the hastag #waspwipeout! But be careful! For paper wasps click here: bit.ly... For common and German wasps click here: bit.ly...

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1808 days ago

The Briscoes Christmas Roadie

Briscoes

With Christmas just around the corner, we're as excited as you are. This season, the Briscoes lady will be travelling around New Zealand on a Christmas roadie.

Be sure to pop in to your local store and say hello between 8th and 14 December.

Visit briscoes.co.nz for more details.

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1808 days ago

Lovers of Ancient Greek history and classics, put this date in your diary!

The Team from Auckland Museum

We're very excited to announce we are bringing the major international exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes exclusively to Auckland next July, from the British Museum. This is the first time these ancient relics, including one of the seven wonders of the world, have … View moreWe're very excited to announce we are bringing the major international exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes exclusively to Auckland next July, from the British Museum. This is the first time these ancient relics, including one of the seven wonders of the world, have travelled to New Zealand.

Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes open: Friday 3 July to Sunday 18 October 2020. In partnership with the National Museum of Australia in Canberra and the Western Australian Museum and with support from ATEED.

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