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939 days ago

Autumn Fun at the Village!

Howick Historical Village

Autumn Family Fun at the Village! Come along to our school holiday event running from 18th April - 30th April!

Experience Autumn at the village! Try our outdoor discovery trail and learn about some of the trees in the gardens that have recently lost their leaves in activities and crafts. The following activities are also on the programme:

· Feed the Chooks: everyday at 10:45am

· Butter Making: Tuesdays 19 & 26 April and Fridays 22 & 29 April 10:30-3pm

· Acorn crafts: Saturdays and Sundays at 11am-12:30.

With plenty of room for distancing in the outdoor setting, bring a picnic or pick-up something from the Homestead Café and make a day of it! Explore the heritage buildings and learn about the lives of early Auckland settlers.

Admission: adult $16, child $8, child under 5 free, senior/student $12, family $40. No bookings required!

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3 hours ago

Brain Burn Alert! Today’s Riddle Will Make You Think Twice!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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20 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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1 day ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.4% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.4% Complete
  • 20.3% Small fireworks displays in each community
    20.3% Complete
  • 7.7% Keep it as is
    7.7% Complete
  • 32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    32.7% Complete
  • 10.6% Anything but fireworks
    10.6% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1913 votes