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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.
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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
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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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Hi neighbours. Police have warned of a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police, convinces victims to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank accounts and send it to domestic and … View moreHi neighbours. Police have warned of a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police, convinces victims to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank accounts and send it to domestic and international addresses.
Last month, officers intercepted two separate packages in Auckland containing a total of $25,000. The two victims, one of whom was an 84-year-old woman, had their money returned by police.
However, most who fall for the scam won't be so lucky.
Have you - or someone you know - lost money to this scam? Let us know in the comments or send us an email at newstips@stuff.co.nz
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Hi neighbours,
Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.
Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to… View moreHi neighbours,
Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.
Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to provide support services for the theatre's restoration, lost funding.
To read more, click here.
When you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for … View moreWhen you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle and budget.
The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids is available exclusively from Triton Hearing. Get your FREE copy now - call 0800 45 45 42 or visit tritonhearing.co.nz
Do you know heroes who go above and beyond to protect our environment?
After a 30 year career that has seen him crowned as New Zealand's most successful country music arti…
More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.
The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.
It tested views on both the… View moreMore than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.
The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.
It tested views on both the cycle and bus lanes, as well as the way bus lane misuse by motorists was enforced.
To read more click here
After an enforced 3 weeks without a carpet to bowl on, winter lawn bowls will start up again this Thursday July 4th at 1pm. Held at the Indoor Stadium at Pukekohe Cossie Club, have your names in by 12.45 and enjoy an afternoon of fun bowls. There is a very reasonable $5 entry fee and afternoon tea … View moreAfter an enforced 3 weeks without a carpet to bowl on, winter lawn bowls will start up again this Thursday July 4th at 1pm. Held at the Indoor Stadium at Pukekohe Cossie Club, have your names in by 12.45 and enjoy an afternoon of fun bowls. There is a very reasonable $5 entry fee and afternoon tea is provided. There is no need to make up a team as teams are arranged by Terry, the co-ordinator.
Downsize to a brand new, freehold, low-maintenance home in the heart of Manurewa East and be part of a vibrant, like-minded community!
At Bloom Manurewa East, you’ll enjoy freedom, independence, and financial security to own your 60+ lifestyle.
Due for completion in October, you’ll fall … View moreDownsize to a brand new, freehold, low-maintenance home in the heart of Manurewa East and be part of a vibrant, like-minded community!
At Bloom Manurewa East, you’ll enjoy freedom, independence, and financial security to own your 60+ lifestyle.
Due for completion in October, you’ll fall in love with these beautifully liveable,
2-bedroom apartments. Enjoy the modern comforts of open-plan living, safety, security and convenience to all local amenities.
Be quick to view the fully furnished show homes and to snap up your apartment now!
Show Homes 10am-12pm Wed, Thurs & Saturday. 20 Alfriston Road, Manurewa.
Contact Chrissie McKee on 021 469 949.
Come and see what all the fuss is about at 14 Stadium drive next to the Mad Butcher. Thousands of customers have already saved themselves lots of money shopping at Reduced to Clears' latest store in Pukekohe.
Reduced to Clear specialises in clearance food and general merchandise where … View moreCome and see what all the fuss is about at 14 Stadium drive next to the Mad Butcher. Thousands of customers have already saved themselves lots of money shopping at Reduced to Clears' latest store in Pukekohe.
Reduced to Clear specialises in clearance food and general merchandise where customers can save up to 80% off normal RRP. It does this by purchasing end of lines, change of packaging, short-dated and cancelled export orders from local suppliers and then sells it to the public at heavily reduced prices.
The stock changes every day as they get new clearance stock in to sell. They have a range of frozen, chilled, and dry grocery lines and look out for the weekend specials as this is normally when all the yoghurts and specialty cheese are in stock.
They also stock the cheapest milk in town including the old fashioned silver top. By shopping at Reduced To Clear you know you are also helping save the planet as RTC saves thousands of tonnes of food from going to waste per annum.
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View moreNominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.
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