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1112 days ago

Auckland's popular Santa parade cancelled

Bernadette Basagre Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, The Farmers Santa Parade has been cancelled for the first time in decades due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Santa Parade chairman and Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Michael Barnett confirmed the move on Thursday.

The parade, the biggest in New Zealand, usually boasts about 4000 participants. It has been running since 1934.

The cancellation comes after a number of parades across the country were cancelled.

Read the full story at the link below.

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2 days 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?
  • 28.7% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.7% Complete
  • 19.6% Small fireworks displays in each community
    19.6% Complete
  • 7.9% Keep it as is
    7.9% Complete
  • 33.2% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    33.2% Complete
  • 10.3% Anything but fireworks
    10.3% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
2368 votes
2 hours ago

#Christmasishere

Jeanny Zamora from Red Cross Shop Karangahape Road

Red Criss Shop K Road
191 Karangahape Road
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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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