Rental needed
Good afternoon Coasties ,
A family of three and old house trained cat looking for a new home reluctantly have to move due to a huge rent increase looking for a three bedroom home in Stanmore bay or surrounding areas as my kids go to Whangaparaoa College. Need something sooner than later as lease is up in October..
A Clean, tidy, respectful family always pays rent on time and have excellent references on request. Please reach out if you know of anyone or anything or have a place we can call our new home.
Can pay up to $650 a week.
Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
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Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!