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Festival of Frights 2024

Howick Historical Village Pakuranga, Auckland from Howick Historical Village

Howick Historical Village’s Festival of Frights is back, and bigger than ever! Three spooktacular events will run from the 26th- 31st October 2024.

Fright Night | Saturday 26 October 5pm-9pm
Explore the grounds after dark, lit up and decorated for Halloween! With face-painting, creepy crafts, food trucks and a gelato cart, this will be a spooktacular evening not to be missed! Beware of fiendish and frightening villagers lurking along the way…

Talk with Mark Wallbank | Sunday 27 October 11:30am & 2pm
Howick Historical Village presents the opportunity to hear from real ghost hunter Mark Wallbank, author of ‘Haunted Auckland’ and ‘Haunted New Zealand Road Trip’.

Halloween at the Village | Thursday 31 October 3:30pm-8pm
Grab your costumes and come straight from school! Enjoy a family-friendly trick-or-treating experience in the decorated Village.

Pre-booked tickets only. No door sales. Tickets are limited and these events will sell out. Book now! See the website for all the details.

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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?
  • 27.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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  • 20.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
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  • 7.7% Keep it as is
    7.7% Complete
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    32.7% Complete
  • 10.8% Anything but fireworks
    10.8% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
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With pointed fangs, I sit and wait;
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I grab victims, proclaiming might,
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

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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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