Archive for April, 2009

2009 Tap Project in New Zealand

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

UNICEF is once again running the Tap Project which celebrates the clean and accessible drinking water available as an every day privilege to millions, while helping UNICEF provide safe drinking water to children around the world.

A single glass of water can make a difference for children around the world…

We take the availability of water for granted, but for almost one billion people around the world it is a luxury they don’t have.

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To support the Tap Project campaign dine at one of the Tap Project participating restaurants and cafes across the country during Tap Month, from March 9th – April 9th.

Participating Restaurants

Ashburton

Auckland

Bay of Islands

Cambridge

Christchurch

Fielding

Fox Glacier

Gisborne

Greymouth

Hamilton

Hastings

Invercargill

Kapiti

Lake Tekapo

The Food Show this weekend – Christchurch

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

So who can report back to us on their Food Show experience in Christchurch?

Arriving hard on the heels of the Ellerslie Flower Show . . . those of us who can’t make it to Christchurch are a bit jealous.

Can you tell us about your fave food experience there?

Cuisine’s NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards 2009

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Remember that entries for Cuisine’s NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards 2009 must be mailed to reach Cuisine by Wednesday 8 April 2009.

Food and Wine Festival: Mangere Bridge Village

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Food and Wine Festival
Mangere Bridge Village
19 April, 11.00am – 4.00pm
19 – 43 Coronation Rd

This growing event forms part of the Autumn Festival Weekend that includes a Jazz Festival on the evening prior.

(Source: Food Direct E-Newsletter 2/4/09)

Soljans Estate Kumeu – Berba Harvest Festival

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Berba Harvest Festival
11 – 13 April 2009
Soljans Estate, Kumeu

One of the delights of Easter Weekend, will be if you can make it out to Soljans Estate in Kumeu Wine Country to celebrate the Croatian grape Harvest, ‘Berba’.

(Source: Food Direct E-newsletter 2/4/09)

Mt Eden Village Fete 4 April 2009, Auckland

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

For those of you who reside in Auckland, make sure you get to Mt Eden village this saturday, where the village will offer something for young and old alike.  Mt Eden’s first street market will be packed with delicious food and drink, eclectic music, and plenty of entertainment.

(Source: Food Direct Email Newsletter 2/4/09)