DATE: Tuesday, 26th November 2013 TIMING: 5:15pm- 10:00pm LOCATION: Hei Matau Lodge, 20 Cable Bay Lane, Waiheke Island In conjunction with Adrenalin Group On a lovely evening, Conoscenti boarded the “party boat” to Waiheke island. Once there, we were whisked away to a spectacular property, Hei Matau, owned by Peter and Fiona, who graciously opened their home […]
DATE: Tuesday, 8th October 2013 TIMING: 3:00pm- 8:00pm LOCATION: Ronald McDonald House, 52- 54 Grafton Road, Auckland The Conoscenti Committee were delighted to organise a night of Cooking at Ronald McDonald House! Once again we doned our pinnies, rolled up our sleeves and created a wonderful homemade dinner of Roast Chicken, Roast potatoes, Kumara Mash and mixed veges, […]
DATE: Tuesday, 24th September 2013 TIMING: 5:30pm- 7:00pm LOCATION: French country Collections, 10 Pollen Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland It was a wet and stormy night that we were hosted at the beautiful showroom for French Country Collections in Grey Lynn. Established in 1987 by Sonia Watts, who designed and manufactured decorative products for the home … usually […]
DATE: Tuesday, 17th September 2013 TIMING: 6:00pm- 8:00pm LOCATION: Jo Malone London, 37 Te Ara Tahuhu Walking Street, Britomart, Auckland As soon as we entered the door and breathed in the fragrance of the Jo Malone store in Britomart on Tuesday evening, we knew we were in for an evening of luxury and relaxation. We were warmly welcomed […]
DATE: Tuesday, 27th Augusr 2013 TIMING: 5:30pm- 8:30pm LOCATION: The Sapphire Room, 136 Ponsonby Road, Auckland French Pop Dining Event It was a pleasure to climb the stairs into The Sapphire Room, Ponsonby Central’s private function space at 136 Ponsonby Road. On arrival, we had the chance to explore this relatively new space with a glass of bubbles.It […]
DATE: Tuesday, 28th May 2013 TIMING: 5:30pm- 9:30pm LOCATION: The Northern Club, 19 Princess Street, Auckland On a cold wintery night, it was a pleasure to step into the warm and inviting foyer of The Northern Club Our evening started with a tour of the Northern Club’s facilities. From the warmth of a cosy fire on the ground […]
DATE: Tuesday, 9th April 2013 TIMING: 5:30pm- 7:30pm LOCATION: Auckland Harbour HOSTS : Dominik Strobel A magical experience to be part of the oldest, most prestigious, active competition in international yachting. Our host Dominik Strobel from Corporate Explore and the crew of five gently cruised out of the harbour all wrapped up in our winter gear as Jason […]
DATE: Tuesday 19th March 2013 TIMING: 5:30pm- 9:30pm LOCATION: Hotel DeBrett, 2 High Street, Auckland HOSTS : Michelle Deery, Sheronika Chandra, Olivia Muir, Hayley Armstrong Family owned Hotel DeBrett is situated on the corner of High Street & Shortland Streets – an iconic hotel built in 1841, and one of Auckland\’s first. Our hosts for the evening were […]