
High Tea at Historical Bell House
Treat yourself and your friends to a high tea in the picturesque historic Bell House. Join us at our pop up ‘Meet the Villagers’ Day and enjoy High Tea at either the morning or afternoon session.
Tea service is either from 10.45am – 12pm or the afternoon sitting from 1.30pm – 2.45pm
A specially selected menu from Howick local, Catering by Debbie, provides you with a selection of delectable hot and cold treats plus tea, coffee and juice. The children’s selection includes Pinwheel Sandwich, Mini Quiche, Chocolate Brownie, Cupcake and Juice. Gluten free option available. Please indicate when booking if you are vegetarian.
Your ticket also includes complimentary entry to the Village for the day.
Bookings are essential - www.eventfinda.co.nz...
General entry tickets to the Museum (high tea not included) are available to purchase on the day through the Museum main entrance.
If you are part of a group who have booked separately please let us know so we can seat you with your party.
In order to preserve the original flooring of our historic building, please refrain from wearing stiletto heels. All other heels are fine.
For any queries please call us on 09 576 9506 or email village@historicalvillage.org.nz
Limited seats available so book now!

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Auckland weather updates
It's been a wild and windy night across the region, with more wind expected and heavy rain later in the day.
What you need to know:
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been called to over 100 weather related events overnight in Auckland and Northland.
- Auckland Emergency Management ask if you are travelling to take extreme care; allow extra time and drive to the conditions.
- At 11:30am, due to severe wind gusts Harbour Bridge lanes have been reduced to 2 in each direction temporarily. High-sided vehicles & motorcyclists should consider delaying their journey. Lanes will reopen asap, subject to gusts becoming less severe. Keep up to date on NZTA website.
- Some residents across Auckland are without power, particularly west and north of the city.
- All three ferry companies (SeaLink, Fullers and Island Direct) sailing to Waiheke Island have cancelled their services.
- Gulf Harbour ferry services are also cancelled for the day due to high winds.
- Around 14 domestic flights have either been delayed or cancelled from departing Auckland Airport this morning.
A further 12 have either been delayed or cancelled arriving into Auckland Airport
- Speed was reduced on Auckland Harbour Bridge during morning commute. The speed has been reduced to 50kph and big temporary signs have been put up at the base of the bridge saying “high winds, obey speed restrictions”.
- If you see fallen trees or debris on public land, please report it using Auckland Council’s Report a Problem tool: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
- Average wind speeds of over 75 km/h are being recorded, generating large waves on Auckland beaches. These waves crash on sandy beaches and smash up cells of phytoplankton and pull in air bubbles, producing a soapy foam.
- Auckland Zoo are opening late after night of wild weather
- Keep up to date on weather forecasts at MetService New Zealand.
Read live updates on the Stuff website.
