LIVE DAY! | Settling In: Howick 175th
November 2022 marks 175 years since Howick’s Fencible families set foot in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in 1847 and began their lives in a new land. Come to this Howick Historical Village Live Day and discover the journey made by these settlers and experience what their lives were like in the early days of Howick, then known as Owairoa, the land of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
Immerse yourself in history on this significant anniversary. Learn what a Fencible would have packed in their trunk for the long sea voyage or join a tour to discover the history of our original Fencible cottages and who lived in them. Come and see the coal range in Puhi Nui homestead fired up, blacksmiths at work at the forge, and attend a Victorian school lesson.
The sweet shop will be open and filled with old-fashioned lollies, fudge, and treats. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the heritage gardens or have brunch or lunch at the Homestead Café!
Also on site - TINTYPE CENTRAL's pop-up photography studio! Meet photographer Adrian Cook who produces captivating images using 100% authentic 19th-century wet plate techniques. Learn more or book in for a special portrait session at tintypecentral.com...
Admission: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, child under 5, family pass $45, members & annual pass holders - free entry.
Howick Historical Village (HHV) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any HHV event, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. Please see the event details on our website.
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Edmund Hillary Retirement Village Xmas Market
We are having our legendary Xmas Market again this year on Wednesday 27th November 2024, 10.00am-2.00pm at our village , 221 Abbotts Way, Remuera. Lots of great stalls with a wide variety of things to purchase. All welcome to come along to our Atrium here at the village and do some shopping.
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