Waiwera, Orewa

1823 days ago

Eat, Meet & Greet @ Harmony Circle

Paula from Snells Beach & Mahurangi East

A opportunity to come along and meet the really lovely folk from Harmony Circle. This is an open group, all welcome!

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1823 days ago

NOW ON! Auckland Night Noodle Markets

The Team from Night Noodle Markets

The Night Noodle Markets are NOW ON until Sunday 8th December at Auckland’s Victoria Park!

When: Today until Sunday 8 Dec
Where: Auckland’s Victoria Park
Hours: Open from 4pm - 10pm daily
(9pm close on the last night)

Cashless: Just tap or swipe… View more
The Night Noodle Markets are NOW ON until Sunday 8th December at Auckland’s Victoria Park!

When: Today until Sunday 8 Dec
Where: Auckland’s Victoria Park
Hours: Open from 4pm - 10pm daily
(9pm close on the last night)

Cashless: Just tap or swipe
Free Entry
Live Entertainment
Licenced Bar
Dogs welcome on a leash

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1824 days ago

PRODUCT RECALL: Villa Maria brand Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018

Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been affected? Villa Maria Estate Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018 as some bottles may be chipped. This could cause injury if the glass falls into the wine.

Package size and description: The product is sold in a 750ml glass bottle.
Distribution:
-… View more
Have you been affected? Villa Maria Estate Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018 as some bottles may be chipped. This could cause injury if the glass falls into the wine.

Package size and description: The product is sold in a 750ml glass bottle.
Distribution:
- Supermarkets and various liquor outlets throughout New Zealand
- Villa Maria cellar door Marlborough
- Villa Maria cellar door Auckland
- Villa Maria cellar door Hawke’s Bay
- Villa Maria wine sale which took place at the Auckland and Hawke’s Bay cellar doors

Click here for consumer advice.

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1828 days ago

Poll: Would you try a plant-based diet?

Neighbourly.co.nz

A Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based … View moreA Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based diet? Vote in the poll below.

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Would you try a plant-based diet?
  • 25% Absolutely - I’m open to trying it
    25% Complete
  • 23.5% No way - I love eating meat
    23.5% Complete
  • 14.1% I am already following a plant-based diet
    14.1% Complete
  • 37.3% I regularly eat plant-based but still enjoy meat
    37.3% Complete
2119 votes
1824 days ago

Dare to explore

The Team from Auckland Council

Unleash your kids' imagination with Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore.

This free programme for kids aged 5-12 years has over 60 fun-filled activities that'll keep them reading over the summer holidays.
Learn more

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1825 days ago

Cafe Cooking 101!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learn to make delicious Eggs Benedict, Muffins, Cookies & more over 3 afternoon sessions.
Tue 21, Wed 22, 23 Jan 2020 | 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

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1825 days ago

Celebrate the launch of two new Readers Tours with TV Guide!

The Team from Readers Tours

For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our loyal readers on unforgettable journeys exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand’s hidden gems.

The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the NorthView more
For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our loyal readers on unforgettable journeys exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand’s hidden gems.

The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the North and South Island. These new shorter escapes are the perfect length of time for those adventurous seniors who want a taste of the spectacular excursions and sights our country has to offer.

To celebrate the launch of our brand new tours, our friends at TV Guide and Neighbourly are giving away a year’s subscription for TV Guide to one lucky adventurer!

All you have to do is tell us a New Zealand destination you would love to visit via this link and you'll be in the draw to win!

Entries close 19th December 2019.
Go into win

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1827 days ago

Lime and Wave e-scooters to be withdrawn from Auckland streets

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland Council has ordered Lime and Wave e-scooters be removed from the streets by December 6.
E-scooter operators Beam, Flamingo, Jump and Neuron have been successful gaining licences for the next six months, and will collectively be allowed 3200 e-scooters on the streets from December 3.
The … View more
Auckland Council has ordered Lime and Wave e-scooters be removed from the streets by December 6.
E-scooter operators Beam, Flamingo, Jump and Neuron have been successful gaining licences for the next six months, and will collectively be allowed 3200 e-scooters on the streets from December 3.
The e-scooters have self-braking abilities when going down hills and would not operate between 1am and 6am.
Do you think these conditions will make e-scooter use safer? What else should be done? Let us know in the comments.

1826 days ago

Festive food perfect for your party!

Northern Foods

Celebrations on your mind? Visit our factory shop at 133 Sunnybrae Road, Hillcrest, and get everything you need for a great Christmas function! You’ll find sharp pricing on our delicious festive selections of Christmas hams and turkeys. Our special deals on party finger foods and desserts are … View moreCelebrations on your mind? Visit our factory shop at 133 Sunnybrae Road, Hillcrest, and get everything you need for a great Christmas function! You’ll find sharp pricing on our delicious festive selections of Christmas hams and turkeys. Our special deals on party finger foods and desserts are sure to get your mouth watering too. You can check out these deals on the flyer attached.

Daily bargains and manufacturing seconds help you throw a party without straining your budget. Let us help you make this Christmas and New Year a special one. Come in and see us weekdays between 9am and 5pm, or on Saturday from 9am to noon.

Click the attached document to download our Christmas Specials.

Campbell McJorrow
Managing Director
Northern Foods (1991 Ltd)
Our delicious range

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Christmas Specials.pdf Download View

1826 days ago

Recipe: Paris Brest

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It's time for a delicious Friday Recipe! This recipe makes two small or one large to serve 4 to 6 people. To learn how to make choux pastry, click here.

Ingredients -
Strawberry or cherry cream
2 Tbsp Icing sugar, up to 4 Tbsp
7 Strawberries, or 100g cherries
250 ml Fresh cream, or … View more
It's time for a delicious Friday Recipe! This recipe makes two small or one large to serve 4 to 6 people. To learn how to make choux pastry, click here.

Ingredients -
Strawberry or cherry cream
2 Tbsp Icing sugar, up to 4 Tbsp
7 Strawberries, or 100g cherries
250 ml Fresh cream, or mascarpone
2 Tbsp Berry fruit coulis, see recipe below

Berry fruit coulis
100 g Caster sugar
150 g Frozen berries
100 ml Water

Read the recipe directions and more on the link below!

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1827 days ago

Are you affected by this motorway closure?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The southbound lanes of the Northern Motorway (SH1) between Silverdale and Oteha Valley Road will be closed overnight for maintenance and resurfacing for eight nights, starting Monday December 2.

The lanes will be closed from 10pm until 5am on Monday December 2 to Wednesday December 4 and on … View more
The southbound lanes of the Northern Motorway (SH1) between Silverdale and Oteha Valley Road will be closed overnight for maintenance and resurfacing for eight nights, starting Monday December 2.

The lanes will be closed from 10pm until 5am on Monday December 2 to Wednesday December 4 and on Sunday December 8 to Thursday December 12. The Silverdale southbound on-ramp will be closed from 9pm until 5am.

There will be a signposted detour via East Coast Bays Road during the closures. Read more.

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1827 days ago

Friday funny.

NumberWorks'nWords Silverdale

Because pencils confused him. 2B or not 2B?⁠

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1827 days ago

Poll: What do you think about rodeo?

Denise Piper Reporter from Rodney Times

The Mid Northern Rodeo has been cancelled for 2020, in part because of animal rights activists' discouragement of sponsorship. What do you think about the sport?

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What do you think about rodeo?
  • 26% Saddle me up - I'm all for rodeo
    26% Complete
  • 58% I think rodeo are cruel to animals
    58% Complete
  • 16% I don't have a strong opinion either way
    16% Complete
  • 0% Other (please explain in comment box below)
    0% Complete
50 votes
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