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Are you passionate about zero waste in Auckland?
Kaipātiki Project with Auckland Council, Para Kore Ki Tāmaki and the Zero Waste Guardians invite you to the Zero Waste Awards 18 July 2019, 6.30pm.
The Zero Waste Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing work happening in Tāmaki … View moreAre you passionate about zero waste in Auckland?
Kaipātiki Project with Auckland Council, Para Kore Ki Tāmaki and the Zero Waste Guardians invite you to the Zero Waste Awards 18 July 2019, 6.30pm.
The Zero Waste Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing work happening in Tāmaki Makaurau. It’s your chance to nominate and thank the people leading the way to help our city move towards zero waste.
Come celebrate and connect! Don’t miss out, nominate and register today!
A fire at a rugby club is being treated as suspicious. Crews were called to a small blaze inside th…
One person has died after a crash in south of Auckland. Police said the single-vehicle crash happe…
Celia Hay, Director of New Zealand School of Food and Wine on the sets of The Hits NZ with Estelle introducing #Foodography!
Unvaccinated students and those with low immune systems have been told to stay at home after a stud…
Proudly a part of Auckland’s Matariki Festival, The New Zealand Dance Company presents its premiere season of Matariki for Tamariki by Sean MacDonald at the Bruce Mason Centre 12-13 July & Māngere Arts Centre from 19-20 July.
Journeying through the story of the nine whetū (stars) of the… View moreProudly a part of Auckland’s Matariki Festival, The New Zealand Dance Company presents its premiere season of Matariki for Tamariki by Sean MacDonald at the Bruce Mason Centre 12-13 July & Māngere Arts Centre from 19-20 July.
Journeying through the story of the nine whetū (stars) of the Matariki cluster, Matariki for Tamariki is a celestial celebration for the whole whānau. Through majestic choreography, spectacular music, and evocative design, the curious adventurers onstage plant the seeds of new beginnings for hope of the future ahead.
Join the Company for a magical performance that will leave kids & “kidaults” alike filled with joy & gratitude for the whenua (land) we call home.
A five-year-old south Auckland pupil has raised $5,000 for KidsCan - making up nearly a third of her…
Karaka Lifestyle Estate is a new independent-living retirement village in Drury. The first units will be ready for occupation this December. Karaka Lifestyle Estate features spacious homes, friendly community atmosphere and the management support you would expect of a top-quality retirement village… View moreKaraka Lifestyle Estate is a new independent-living retirement village in Drury. The first units will be ready for occupation this December. Karaka Lifestyle Estate features spacious homes, friendly community atmosphere and the management support you would expect of a top-quality retirement village but it comes with a key difference, at Karaka Lifestyle Estate you get the capital gain from the sale of your unit.
Karaka Lifestyle Estate could be for you if retaining your wealth is important to you, and you are looking for:
- Safe and secure retirement living
- A strong and lively social network
- The hassles of home maintenance taken care of
- A supportive environment, with an onsite manager
Come along to our village to experience our beautiful Country Club, view plans of our village, and learn more about Karaka Lifestyle Estate.
Opening Hours: 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday or by appointment on weekends
Where: Karaka Lifestyle Estate, 333 Bremner Road, Karaka
Construction is occurring on the site, so for your safety please contact our salesperson Linda to book a visiting time.
We are registered master builders who focus on home renovation services. 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!
Please send back a draft for review and final … View moreWe are registered master builders who focus on home renovation services. 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!
Please send back a draft for review and final approval.
This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.
There’s many ways to take … View moreThis month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.
There’s many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck where each attendee brings a dish from a country of their choice to coordinating a fundraiser that benefits refugees or our elderly there are thousands of ways big and small to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their native language or ensuring local footpaths are accessible!
Don’t forget this month also coincides with Women’s Refugee Awareness Month and International Day of Friendship on July 30th - a United Nations day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re making your community more inclusive this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZinclusivecommunities
Hi Neighbours,
Love long showers? We have some bad news.
Aucklanders are being urged to conserve water after the city experienced one of the driest January to June periods on record.
To read more, about the shortage and comment from Watercare then click here.
An Auckland councillor says one death is one too many and wants e-scooters removed until the outcome of a coroner's investigation into the death of a man riding a Lime on Fanshaw St on Monday night.
A woman has been hospitalised after she was hit by someone riding a Lime on the same street on… View moreAn Auckland councillor says one death is one too many and wants e-scooters removed until the outcome of a coroner's investigation into the death of a man riding a Lime on Fanshaw St on Monday night.
A woman has been hospitalised after she was hit by someone riding a Lime on the same street on Tuesday morning.
Read more: bit.ly...
Foodography, the art of food and photography come together during the Elemental AKL 2019 festival at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine on Friday 26 July 2019.
Now in its third year, this year the foodography dinner has a kiwi cuisine theme and includes five unique New Zealand courses. … View moreFoodography, the art of food and photography come together during the Elemental AKL 2019 festival at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine on Friday 26 July 2019.
Now in its third year, this year the foodography dinner has a kiwi cuisine theme and includes five unique New Zealand courses. Foodography participants work in pairs, around five different food concepts and have 20 minutes to style each of their dishes, photograph and share the results on social media.
“Food blogging and food photography is an ever-growing trend,” says Celia Hay, director of the New Zealand School of Food and Wine. “Just as we share holiday snaps of travel destinations, sharing your photos of your latest culinary adventure reflects what you are eating and where you are eating it”.
The evening starts with a foodographers briefing and advice on how to curate and capture those defining food moments. Phone-photo techniques, lighting and food styling tips will be shared by guest chefs and local food bloggers.
So, what’s on the menu? “Given the kiwi influence, we want to put New Zealand ingredients on show and celebrate our culinary heritage. You will find some local seafood, lamb, a meringue - but not a pavlova - and a play on an old ANZAC favourite. The components of each dish have been designed to inspire a new generation of kiwi classics,” says Hay.
The foodography dinner is a team challenge so bring a friend along. The upside is that once styled, snapped and shared, you get to eat your work of art.
“We all know of someone who has shared a dining experience image. It’s the inner foodie getting a little creative with their smart phone. And there’s a prize for the best photo. It’s a fun night out, where you get to experience and learn something new,” says Hay.
For more information;
Celia Hay
Director, New Zealand School of Food & Wine
e: celia@foodandwine.co.nz
m: 021 981 947
For more information about the New Zealand School of Food & Wine visit
event.foodandwine.co.nz...
Volcanic wines are hot, literally. It’s no secret that Mount Etna in Sicily, the Canary Islands and the Yamanashi region in near Mount Fuji are all home to some of the world’s most diverse and exciting wines, which is why one of the leading authorities on volcanic wines is coming to New Zealand… View moreVolcanic wines are hot, literally. It’s no secret that Mount Etna in Sicily, the Canary Islands and the Yamanashi region in near Mount Fuji are all home to some of the world’s most diverse and exciting wines, which is why one of the leading authorities on volcanic wines is coming to New Zealand to host tastings on Saturday 28 July and Sunday 29 July.
Master Sommelier John Szabo will lead two tastings on volcanic wines at the New Zealand School of Food & Wine’s annual W&F Celebration, part of Auckland’s new Elemental Festival.
He was the first Canadian to add the letters MS (Master Sommelier) to his name, in 2004, and has since written Volcanic Wines, Salt Grit and Power - a book about volcanic wine regions.
Auckland is a fitting city to host Szabo since the greater Auckland region’s volcanic field has at least 52 volcanoes. The city’s scoria cones range from 10 to 120 meters in height, contributing an unexplored aspect to Auckland’s wine terroir.
“The question is how we can enhance the reputations of wines grown in the Auckland region given most of this region’s wineries are on volcanically derived sedimentary rock,” says Celia Hay of the NZ School of Food & Wine.
Szabo will speak at the school’s annual Wine & Food Celebration on Saturday 27July and Sunday 28 July in Central Auckland.
For more information and to arrange an interview with John contact:
Celia Hay
celia@foodandwine.co.nz
021 981 947
CONGRATULATIONS ✨
To our Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Fashion Show Winners!
PRIMARY SCHOOL:
✨ 1st place: Gadira Petraula - NZ Native Flightless female moth, Confier Grove Primary (Left model in group photo) Entry No.7
✨ 2nd place: Kea Queen, Sommerville Intermediate (Middle model in … View moreCONGRATULATIONS ✨
To our Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Fashion Show Winners!
PRIMARY SCHOOL:
✨ 1st place: Gadira Petraula - NZ Native Flightless female moth, Confier Grove Primary (Left model in group photo) Entry No.7
✨ 2nd place: Kea Queen, Sommerville Intermediate (Middle model in group photo) Entry No. 39
✨ 3rd place: A Hero Sprider and Beastly Bugs, Green Meadows Intermediate (Right model in group photo) Entry No. 30
SECONDARY SCHOOL:
✨ 1st place: Protect New Zealand, Rangitoto College (Right model in group photo) Entry No.55
✨ 2nd place: The B.F.F - Best Forest Friend, South Auckland Home School (Middle model in group photo) Entry No. 50
✨ 3rd place: Peka Peka, Botany Down Secondary College (Left model in group photo) Entry No. 45
MERIT:
✨ Merit: Bright Eyes, Point View Primary School (Right model in group photo) Entry No.17
✨ Merit: Rainbow Skink, Wakaaranga Primary School (Middle right model in group photo) Entry No. 43
✨ Merit: Emotion of the Ocean, Sommerville Intermediate (Left middle model in group photo) Entry No. 28
✨ Merit: Phallus Indusiatus, Botany Downs Secondary College (Left model in group photo) Entry No. 54
We're in the process of sorting all of the beautiful imagery - stay tuned for the official photo album and a bio of the winning pieces and their designers - coming soon on our Facebook page:
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