Here are some of the top news, rumors, and comments that are currently “cooking” in New Zealand:
News:
The New Zealand government has announced a new plan to address the country’s housing crisis. The plan includes measures such as building more houses, increasing the supply of affordable housing, and making it easier for people to get loans.
The New Zealand economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2023. This is slightly below the 3.9% growth that was forecast in the previous quarter.
The New Zealand dollar has been trading at around $0.70 against the US dollar in recent weeks. This is its lowest level in over two years.
Rumors:
There are rumors that the New Zealand government is planning to introduce a new tax on sugary drinks. The tax would be similar to taxes that have been introduced in other countries, such as Australia and the United Kingdom.
There are also rumors that the New Zealand government is planning to increase the minimum wage. The minimum wage is currently set at $19.49 per hour.
Comments:
Some people are concerned about the impact of the new housing plan on house prices. They worry that the plan will lead to even higher house prices, which will make it even more difficult for people to buy a home.
Others are optimistic about the new housing plan. They believe that the plan will help to address the housing crisis and make it easier for people to get into a home.
There is also some concern about the impact of the weak New Zealand dollar on the economy. Some people worry that the weak dollar will make it more expensive for New Zealand businesses to import goods and services, which could lead to higher inflation.
Others believe that the weak dollar will help to make New Zealand exports more competitive, which could boost the economy.
These are just a few of the top news, rumors, and comments that are currently “cooking” in New Zealand. It will be interesting to see how these stories develop in the coming weeks and months.
ICYMI: There are several ways up western Europe’s highest mountain, but what’s the best way to make the eponymous dessert? Mont Blanc, or Monte Bianco, depending on which side you’re admiring it from, is the highest peak in western Europe, straddling the Franco-Italian border like some magnificent, icing sugar-dusted dessert. With the mountain losing 2.2… Read more: How to make the perfect Mont Blanc – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
ICYMI: Individual sized sponge puddings with a fruity boozy twist Four little sponge puddings, plump and full of sherry-spiked dried fruit. In an electric mixer, cream together 120g of butter with 70g of light muscovado sugar and 70g of caster sugar. Beat until soft and light. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGrcRFhttp://dlvr.it/TGt0h2
There are several ways up western Europe’s highest mountain, but what’s the best way to make the eponymous dessert? Mont Blanc, or Monte Bianco, depending on which side you’re admiring it from, is the highest peak in western Europe, straddling the Franco-Italian border like some magnificent, icing sugar-dusted dessert. With the mountain losing 2.2 metres… Read more: How to make the perfect Mont Blanc – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
ICYMI: A bread-and-butter pudding made with leftover Christmas pud and a boozy apple topped with crumble, ice-cream and a thick whisky caramel The perennial problem with traditional Christmas pudding is that most sensible people are already stuffed to the gills with smoked salmon, turkey, roast potatoes, sprouts and all the rest by the time dessert… Read more: Ashley Palmer-Watts’ recipes for alternative Christmas puddings
Individual sized sponge puddings with a fruity boozy twist Four little sponge puddings, plump and full of sherry-spiked dried fruit. In an electric mixer, cream together 120g of butter with 70g of light muscovado sugar and 70g of caster sugar. Beat until soft and light. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGrcRFhttp://dlvr.it/TGrfBr
A bread-and-butter pudding made with leftover Christmas pud and a boozy apple topped with crumble, ice-cream and a thick whisky caramel The perennial problem with traditional Christmas pudding is that most sensible people are already stuffed to the gills with smoked salmon, turkey, roast potatoes, sprouts and all the rest by the time dessert comes… Read more: Ashley Palmer-Watts’ recipes for alternative Christmas puddings
ICYMI: A tart alternative to traditional Christmas pudding Pudding at Christmas doesn’t actually need to be Christmas pudding. It feels right, though, to pinch or borrow from the best bits of other festive fare. The marzipan, orange and spices from the Christmas cake; the redcurrant jelly from the roast; the sherry from whoever’s cracking on.… Read more: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for spiced plum and marzipan tart
A tart alternative to traditional Christmas pudding Pudding at Christmas doesn’t actually need to be Christmas pudding. It feels right, though, to pinch or borrow from the best bits of other festive fare. The marzipan, orange and spices from the Christmas cake; the redcurrant jelly from the roast; the sherry from whoever’s cracking on. This… Read more: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for spiced plum and marzipan tart
ICYMI: The cookbook author transforms leftover noodles into a chunky vegan salad that can be served cold or fresh out of the pan * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes Sticky, sweet, textural, meaty and it just happens to be vegan, this bowl is gloriously glistening with eggplant that’s fried until it yields to silky… Read more: Quick, sticky and not too tricky: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for eggplant, tofu and noodle salad
The cookbook author transforms leftover noodles into a chunky vegan salad that can be served cold or fresh out of the pan * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes Sticky, sweet, textural, meaty and it just happens to be vegan, this bowl is gloriously glistening with eggplant that’s fried until it yields to silky strips,… Read more: Quick, sticky and not too tricky: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for eggplant, tofu and noodle salad
Music Video, 2013 Following the mammoth success of Lorde’s debut ‘Royals’, Ella Yelich-O’Connor reunited with director Joel Kefali for follow-up single ‘Tennis Court.’ Shot all in one take, Lorde stares down the barrel of the camera and lip-synchs to only one word; “Yeah” — which features only once in each chorus. The lyrics speak to her newfound fame,… Read more: Tennis Court
ICYMI: Marmalade sharpens the dried fruit flavours, while a crown of almonds makes this a bake fit for a queen I never considered myself a fruitcake person until I met Dundee cake. And I’d never thought that adding more fruit, in the form of marmalade, to an already very fruity cake would be the thing… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for Dundee cake | The new vegan
ICYMI: Bourbon, blueberries and bitters are the guiding stars of this festive infusion This bittersweet, bourbon-forward and jammy twist on the boulevardier is enriched with berry notes. The infusion, which needs to be made at least a week in advance, also makes a nice boozy gift for your nearest and dearest. Anya Kornilova, bar manager,… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Henri’s auguste – recipe | The good mixer
Marmalade sharpens the dried fruit flavours, while a crown of almonds makes this a bake fit for a queen I never considered myself a fruitcake person until I met Dundee cake. And I’d never thought that adding more fruit, in the form of marmalade, to an already very fruity cake would be the thing that… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for Dundee cake | The new vegan
Bourbon, blueberries and bitters are the guiding stars of this festive infusion This bittersweet, bourbon-forward and jammy twist on the boulevardier is enriched with berry notes. The infusion, which needs to be made at least a week in advance, also makes a nice boozy gift for your nearest and dearest. Anya Kornilova, bar manager, Henri,… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Henri’s auguste – recipe | The good mixer
ICYMI: Hi there, I’m Gale, and I’m excited to share with you my all-time favorite cookie recipe: Oatmeal White Chocolate Cranberry…http://dlvr.it/TGcHwChttp://dlvr.it/TGdvTG
Born from a radio station contest run by The Edge, boy band Titanium were formed in 2012 after nationwide auditions, which selected Shaquille Paranihi-Ngauma, Jordi Webber, TK Paradza, Andrew Papas, Zac Taylor and Haydn Linsley. Their first single ‘Come on Home’ debuted at number one on the New Zealand singles chart that same year, followed… Read more: Titanium
Hi there, I’m Gale, and I’m excited to share with you my all-time favorite cookie recipe: Oatmeal White Chocolate Cranberry…http://dlvr.it/TGcHwChttp://dlvr.it/TGcmRx
ICYMI: Marco Jansen is the big gainer this week, rising in both the Test bowlers’ and allrounders’ tables after his Durban starrerhttp://dlvr.it/TGcPzT
ICYMI: A boldly flavoured traditional Christmas side that’s always a winner when paired with richer meats Braised red cabbage is a relatively recent addition to my Christmas dinner, a contribution from the Scottish branch of the family, though I can’t find evidence it’s any more common in Scotland. Sweet and sour and festively spiced, it’s… Read more: How to make braised red cabbage for Christmas dinner – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
A boldly flavoured traditional Christmas side that’s always a winner when paired with richer meats Braised red cabbage is a relatively recent addition to my Christmas dinner, a contribution from the Scottish branch of the family, though I can’t find evidence it’s any more common in Scotland. Sweet and sour and festively spiced, it’s a… Read more: How to make braised red cabbage for Christmas dinner – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
From his folk rock exploits with Gramsci to his spartan solo acoustic work, Paul McLaney has a reputation for traversing musical horizons. The British born singer-songwriter started his Kiwi career in 1998 with The Prayer Room. He’s gone on to release numerous works under various guises; including 2006’s solo effort Edin for which he was… Read more: Paul McLaney
ICYMI: As good on toast as it is stirred through pasta * The 20 best easy Christmas party recipes – in full This little crostino packs a good flavour punch. The peppery rocket and earthy walnuts make a far more robust combination than basil and pine nuts, the more traditional ingredients in pesto. The sauce… Read more: Rocket and walnut pesto crostini recipe by Russell Norman
Discover the core of New Zealand’s territories and marvel at the glorious natural beauty of vast lands and the peacefulness of serenity that will stay with you for a lifetime.
As good on toast as it is stirred through pasta * The 20 best easy Christmas party recipes – in full This little crostino packs a good flavour punch. The peppery rocket and earthy walnuts make a far more robust combination than basil and pine nuts, the more traditional ingredients in pesto. The sauce is… Read more: Rocket and walnut pesto crostini recipe by Russell Norman
Rumors on the internet is a big part of the internet news today in NZ. The latest talk is about New Zealand breweries and CO2 rationing in the business industry.
ICYMI: There are several ways up western Europe’s highest mountain, but what’s the best way to make the eponymous dessert? Mont Blanc, or Monte Bianco, depending on which side you’re admiring it from, is the highest peak in western Europe, straddling the Franco-Italian border like some magnificent, icing sugar-dusted dessert. With the mountain losing 2.2… Read more: How to make the perfect Mont Blanc – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
ICYMI: Individual sized sponge puddings with a fruity boozy twist Four little sponge puddings, plump and full of sherry-spiked dried fruit. In an electric mixer, cream together 120g of butter with 70g of light muscovado sugar and 70g of caster sugar. Beat until soft and light. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGrcRFhttp://dlvr.it/TGt0h2
There are several ways up western Europe’s highest mountain, but what’s the best way to make the eponymous dessert? Mont Blanc, or Monte Bianco, depending on which side you’re admiring it from, is the highest peak in western Europe, straddling the Franco-Italian border like some magnificent, icing sugar-dusted dessert. With the mountain losing 2.2 metres… Read more: How to make the perfect Mont Blanc – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
ICYMI: A bread-and-butter pudding made with leftover Christmas pud and a boozy apple topped with crumble, ice-cream and a thick whisky caramel The perennial problem with traditional Christmas pudding is that most sensible people are already stuffed to the gills with smoked salmon, turkey, roast potatoes, sprouts and all the rest by the time dessert… Read more: Ashley Palmer-Watts’ recipes for alternative Christmas puddings
Individual sized sponge puddings with a fruity boozy twist Four little sponge puddings, plump and full of sherry-spiked dried fruit. In an electric mixer, cream together 120g of butter with 70g of light muscovado sugar and 70g of caster sugar. Beat until soft and light. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGrcRFhttp://dlvr.it/TGrfBr
A bread-and-butter pudding made with leftover Christmas pud and a boozy apple topped with crumble, ice-cream and a thick whisky caramel The perennial problem with traditional Christmas pudding is that most sensible people are already stuffed to the gills with smoked salmon, turkey, roast potatoes, sprouts and all the rest by the time dessert comes… Read more: Ashley Palmer-Watts’ recipes for alternative Christmas puddings
ICYMI: A tart alternative to traditional Christmas pudding Pudding at Christmas doesn’t actually need to be Christmas pudding. It feels right, though, to pinch or borrow from the best bits of other festive fare. The marzipan, orange and spices from the Christmas cake; the redcurrant jelly from the roast; the sherry from whoever’s cracking on.… Read more: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for spiced plum and marzipan tart
A tart alternative to traditional Christmas pudding Pudding at Christmas doesn’t actually need to be Christmas pudding. It feels right, though, to pinch or borrow from the best bits of other festive fare. The marzipan, orange and spices from the Christmas cake; the redcurrant jelly from the roast; the sherry from whoever’s cracking on. This… Read more: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for spiced plum and marzipan tart
ICYMI: The cookbook author transforms leftover noodles into a chunky vegan salad that can be served cold or fresh out of the pan * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes Sticky, sweet, textural, meaty and it just happens to be vegan, this bowl is gloriously glistening with eggplant that’s fried until it yields to silky… Read more: Quick, sticky and not too tricky: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for eggplant, tofu and noodle salad
The cookbook author transforms leftover noodles into a chunky vegan salad that can be served cold or fresh out of the pan * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes Sticky, sweet, textural, meaty and it just happens to be vegan, this bowl is gloriously glistening with eggplant that’s fried until it yields to silky strips,… Read more: Quick, sticky and not too tricky: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for eggplant, tofu and noodle salad
Music Video, 2013 Following the mammoth success of Lorde’s debut ‘Royals’, Ella Yelich-O’Connor reunited with director Joel Kefali for follow-up single ‘Tennis Court.’ Shot all in one take, Lorde stares down the barrel of the camera and lip-synchs to only one word; “Yeah” — which features only once in each chorus. The lyrics speak to her newfound fame,… Read more: Tennis Court
ICYMI: Marmalade sharpens the dried fruit flavours, while a crown of almonds makes this a bake fit for a queen I never considered myself a fruitcake person until I met Dundee cake. And I’d never thought that adding more fruit, in the form of marmalade, to an already very fruity cake would be the thing… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for Dundee cake | The new vegan
ICYMI: Bourbon, blueberries and bitters are the guiding stars of this festive infusion This bittersweet, bourbon-forward and jammy twist on the boulevardier is enriched with berry notes. The infusion, which needs to be made at least a week in advance, also makes a nice boozy gift for your nearest and dearest. Anya Kornilova, bar manager,… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Henri’s auguste – recipe | The good mixer
Marmalade sharpens the dried fruit flavours, while a crown of almonds makes this a bake fit for a queen I never considered myself a fruitcake person until I met Dundee cake. And I’d never thought that adding more fruit, in the form of marmalade, to an already very fruity cake would be the thing that… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for Dundee cake | The new vegan
Bourbon, blueberries and bitters are the guiding stars of this festive infusion This bittersweet, bourbon-forward and jammy twist on the boulevardier is enriched with berry notes. The infusion, which needs to be made at least a week in advance, also makes a nice boozy gift for your nearest and dearest. Anya Kornilova, bar manager, Henri,… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Henri’s auguste – recipe | The good mixer
ICYMI: Hi there, I’m Gale, and I’m excited to share with you my all-time favorite cookie recipe: Oatmeal White Chocolate Cranberry…http://dlvr.it/TGcHwChttp://dlvr.it/TGdvTG
Born from a radio station contest run by The Edge, boy band Titanium were formed in 2012 after nationwide auditions, which selected Shaquille Paranihi-Ngauma, Jordi Webber, TK Paradza, Andrew Papas, Zac Taylor and Haydn Linsley. Their first single ‘Come on Home’ debuted at number one on the New Zealand singles chart that same year, followed… Read more: Titanium
Hi there, I’m Gale, and I’m excited to share with you my all-time favorite cookie recipe: Oatmeal White Chocolate Cranberry…http://dlvr.it/TGcHwChttp://dlvr.it/TGcmRx
ICYMI: Marco Jansen is the big gainer this week, rising in both the Test bowlers’ and allrounders’ tables after his Durban starrerhttp://dlvr.it/TGcPzT
ICYMI: A boldly flavoured traditional Christmas side that’s always a winner when paired with richer meats Braised red cabbage is a relatively recent addition to my Christmas dinner, a contribution from the Scottish branch of the family, though I can’t find evidence it’s any more common in Scotland. Sweet and sour and festively spiced, it’s… Read more: How to make braised red cabbage for Christmas dinner – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
A boldly flavoured traditional Christmas side that’s always a winner when paired with richer meats Braised red cabbage is a relatively recent addition to my Christmas dinner, a contribution from the Scottish branch of the family, though I can’t find evidence it’s any more common in Scotland. Sweet and sour and festively spiced, it’s a… Read more: How to make braised red cabbage for Christmas dinner – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
From his folk rock exploits with Gramsci to his spartan solo acoustic work, Paul McLaney has a reputation for traversing musical horizons. The British born singer-songwriter started his Kiwi career in 1998 with The Prayer Room. He’s gone on to release numerous works under various guises; including 2006’s solo effort Edin for which he was… Read more: Paul McLaney
ICYMI: As good on toast as it is stirred through pasta * The 20 best easy Christmas party recipes – in full This little crostino packs a good flavour punch. The peppery rocket and earthy walnuts make a far more robust combination than basil and pine nuts, the more traditional ingredients in pesto. The sauce… Read more: Rocket and walnut pesto crostini recipe by Russell Norman
Discover the core of New Zealand’s territories and marvel at the glorious natural beauty of vast lands and the peacefulness of serenity that will stay with you for a lifetime.
As good on toast as it is stirred through pasta * The 20 best easy Christmas party recipes – in full This little crostino packs a good flavour punch. The peppery rocket and earthy walnuts make a far more robust combination than basil and pine nuts, the more traditional ingredients in pesto. The sauce is… Read more: Rocket and walnut pesto crostini recipe by Russell Norman
