Karaka, Papakura

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Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

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1774 days ago

Stamp Collections and Postcards Wanted To Buy

John from Takanini

I am interested in buying collections and accumulations of any country's stamps and postcards from anywhere. Will travel to view and pay cash
call John 021966674

1763 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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1763 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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1763 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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1763 days ago

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View more
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1764 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
1764 days ago

[JOB ALERT] - Exceed we fix windows & doors. We are hiring Service Technicians!

Exceed - We Fix Windows & Doors

Hi Neighbours,

We are seeking dynamic and versatile SERVICE TECHNICIANS to join our team.

- Mobile role with great remuneration.
- Lots of variety - no two days the same.
- Develop or extend your trade skills - support and training provided within a vibrant, franchised operation that's been… View more
Hi Neighbours,

We are seeking dynamic and versatile SERVICE TECHNICIANS to join our team.

- Mobile role with great remuneration.
- Lots of variety - no two days the same.
- Develop or extend your trade skills - support and training provided within a vibrant, franchised operation that's been running for over 29 years.

Exceed is a respected national franchise within New Zealand’s door and window maintenance industry. Active for more than 29 years, we have continued to excel in providing outstanding mobile window & door maintenance solutions to our loyal customers. We are therefore growing in this exciting, fast-paced, ever changing industry!

As a small family business we are great employers who offer a supportive friendly flexible work environment and continued learning and training.

To learn more about the role click on the link below:
www.trademe.co.nz...

Please SHARE our post if you know someone who could be perfect for this role :) Thanks!

From the Exceed Franklin team - we fix windows & doors
Catherine, Ron and Tom

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1768 days ago

$3000 BPW Franklin Bursary applications closing soon

Virginia from Pukekohe

HURRY, HURRY. Closing soon. This bursary is awarded to a woman who
has connections with Franklin, or who is a past or present resident of the Franklin area (see map on website), who is undertaking a course at a registered NZ tertiary Institution or is returning to the workforce following an … View more
HURRY, HURRY. Closing soon. This bursary is awarded to a woman who
has connections with Franklin, or who is a past or present resident of the Franklin area (see map on website), who is undertaking a course at a registered NZ tertiary Institution or is returning to the workforce following an absence from employment.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 17th JANUARY 2019
APPLICATION FORM, CONDITIONS & CRITERIA
ARE AVAILABLE FROM BPW FRANKLIN WEBPAGE:
www.bpwfranklin.org.nz...
or
bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com
Facebook: Business & Professional Women BPW Franklin
Phone: Janice on 09 239 0230 or 02102 950 688
Value : $3000.00
Photo: 2019 winner - Jessica Davies.

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1765 days ago

Share your favourite blueberry recipe - *Win

The Team from Blueberry Country Ltd.

How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!

Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends … View more
How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!

Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends on the February 12, with winners announced on February 14. Go in the draw.
Enter now

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1765 days ago

The science behind the fun

The Mind Lab

Who’s fooling who? The Mind Lab @ MOTAT has been entertaining children for years. We say entertaining because that's what it feels like - to us and to them.

While you hear about dream jobs and movies and building marble runs and remote-controlled games, the learnings are building … View more
Who’s fooling who? The Mind Lab @ MOTAT has been entertaining children for years. We say entertaining because that's what it feels like - to us and to them.

While you hear about dream jobs and movies and building marble runs and remote-controlled games, the learnings are building websites; animation; exploring engineering and sustainability and engaging with coding and robotics.

Either way, our school holiday programmes are awesome!

The Mind Lab @ MOTAT is open for the holidays - let the games begin!
Suitable for ages 7-12
Book now

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1776 days ago

Waterslide event in Pukekohe 6-17 Jan

Ondine from Drury

If you are looking for something to do with the kids these school holidays, Waterslide Mania is back at Pukekohe Showgrounds from 6-17 Jan. Six awesome slides (from small to big to long) for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets and event information available from www.wetnwildslides.co.nz....

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1765 days ago

Flowers

Jenni from Pukekohe

Hi neighbours
I have dahlias for sale. Choose your own colours if you want. $5/ big bunch of 10 stems - many more colours
Ph0273552877

Price: $5

1765 days ago

Setting up your food business

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for tips on how to start your own food business? From farmer’s market concepts to the food truck, mobile cafes to private dining clubs, pop – up restaurants, catering and more. Learn from Celia Hay and find out more.
Sat 29 Feb, Sun 01 March 2020 (4 Sessions)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

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1765 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧡

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

Best of all - it’s FREE to join!

Click below to learn more and find your nearest group today...

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1765 days ago

Making Calendula Oil

Way Of Life Health Shop

Calendula infused oil is simple to make and is a great addition to the home medicine kit. It has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial properties; making it useful for healing wounds, soothing eczema, relieving sunburn, dry skin, and rashes, including nappy rash. In fact it … View moreCalendula infused oil is simple to make and is a great addition to the home medicine kit. It has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial properties; making it useful for healing wounds, soothing eczema, relieving sunburn, dry skin, and rashes, including nappy rash. In fact it can be used for any irritated skin condition.
To make Calendula Oil place dried calendula petals in a glass jar. Cover them with a carrier oil of choice eg Sweet almond, Olive, Avocado, Apricot, Jojoba, etc. Put a lid on the jar and place in a sunny spot. Shake the jar every day or so. After about a month, strain off the oil and store ready for use.
If you prefer using a healing salve rather than an oil then put 1/3 cup of beeswax into a heavy based pot and heat on the lowest possible temperature until melted. Whisk in 1 1/4 cups of your infused calendula oil. If you would like to add a fragrance then add 10-20 drops of an essential oil of choice. Poor into jars, cool for a day, then cap and store ready for use.

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