Waiwera, Orewa

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

1774 days ago

Are you ready to make your business dreams a reality?

Ellen Comber from

Do you live on the North Shore and want to make money doing what you love? Sign-up for the PopUp Business School Aotearoa, a FREE course to help turn your passion into an income. Proudly bought to you by the Upper Harbour and Hibiscus & Bays local boards and Auckland Tourism, Events and … View moreDo you live on the North Shore and want to make money doing what you love? Sign-up for the PopUp Business School Aotearoa, a FREE course to help turn your passion into an income. Proudly bought to you by the Upper Harbour and Hibiscus & Bays local boards and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), this 10-day course will give you the tools you need to help make your business dreams a reality in 2020. Register here bit.ly... and pop into the PopUp Business School! 9:30am – 2:30pm, Monday, 10 to Friday, 21 February, Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, 14 Mills Lane, Albany, Auckland.

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1775 days ago

$ave the GST. Hurry - ends soon!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, sign up free online, or when you’re in store.

Hurry sale ends soon! Happy decorating!

*Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 29 January 2020. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
Find out more

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1775 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
Learn more

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1776 days ago

Sonographer strike expected to cause 'major disruption'

The Team Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Sonographers are going on strike for 12 weeks across Auckland's three district health boards from Saturday, potentially impacting patient wait times.

Have you been affected by the strike action?

Please write 'NFP' if your comments are not for print.

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1775 days ago

Harmony Circle and the Year Ahead

Paula from Snells Beach & Mahurangi East

How amazing to start 2020 with so many really, really beautiful people within the Harmony Circle.
In just one year countless new friendships have been formed, support given, get togethers enjoyed, new information learnt and plenty of fun & laughter!

🏖🌞There was an open invite for fish n … View more
How amazing to start 2020 with so many really, really beautiful people within the Harmony Circle.
In just one year countless new friendships have been formed, support given, get togethers enjoyed, new information learnt and plenty of fun & laughter!

🏖🌞There was an open invite for fish n chips on the beach yesterday. It was a great afternoon/evening.

☕️🕚There is a coffee morning at Columbus Cafe, Mitre 10 this Wednesday (11am). All welcome!

No one has to 'join' Harmony Circle. This is an open group.
If you'd like to be kept informed on the different things happening (and pick and choose what you do) then get in touch and we can send you our fortnightly newsletter.
See contact details on the image.

Know someone who may be interested? Then please let others know about us, let's spread the word!

Live too far away from Warkworth? Then we're more than happy to help you start a Harmony Circle in your area. Wherever you are!

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1776 days ago

Motor Mower .. Free

PETER & SUE from Orewa

We have just bought a battery mower and have our old motor mower to give away. Just needs the spark plug replacing. We are in central Orewa. Ph 4265425.

Free

1777 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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1777 days ago

Order high quality photo prints online!

Printicular

Printicular lets you print photos from your phone or computer anytime, anywhere, with same day pick up from your local Warehouse Stationery.

Check out our range of print and poster options and give the gift of cherished memories to your loved ones in just a few clicks!
Print your happy

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1777 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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1777 days ago

Mid - Summer Sale

Red Cross Communications from Red Cross Shop Orewa

Dear Neighbours,
Hi, we just wanted to let you know that Red Cross Shops have a one-week sale on this week.

We’d love to see you and invite you to pop down to look at the specials we have in the shop…

Hope to see you soon!

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1777 days ago

Poll: Is the message to not leave dogs in hot cars getting through?

Denise Piper Reporter from Rodney Times

The SPCA says a new $300 fine is helping to spread the warning that people should not leave their dogs in hot cars.
What do you think - is the message getting through to dog owners?

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Is the message to not leave dogs in hot cars getting through?
  • 25% Yes, the $300 fine helps
    25% Complete
  • 5% Yes, owners better understand the risks
    5% Complete
  • 60% No, I still see dogs in hot cars
    60% Complete
  • 10% Other (please say what in the comments below)
    10% Complete
20 votes
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1783 days ago

Wanted

David from Wellsford

Does anyone have any mowers, weedeaters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, rotary hoes, water blasters, chippers or even generators they want to get rid of ? Cheap or free please , going or not I don't mind at all, txt anytime on 0212618912 as I'm not online much at the moment till I can top my … View moreDoes anyone have any mowers, weedeaters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, rotary hoes, water blasters, chippers or even generators they want to get rid of ? Cheap or free please , going or not I don't mind at all, txt anytime on 0212618912 as I'm not online much at the moment till I can top my phone up to get more data

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1778 days ago

Junior Tennis Coaching Programme, Snells Beach

Maureen from Snells Beach & Mahurangi East

Have you got Term 1 after school activities covered? Why not try tennis at the local tennis club.

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