
Easter Extravaganza 2025
The Howick Historical Village Easter Extravaganza is BACK for 2025. Come experience a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration!
Explore the Village and gardens with an Easter trail! Find all the clues to win an egg. Meet the Easter Bunny and discover how aspiring bunnies are trained by the Easter Fairy in a live show by Act One Productions running throughout the day.
With plenty of chocolate, crafts, face painting, and outdoor games, there will be something around every corner! Visit the Sweet Shop, which offers an array of old-fashioned lollies and fudge or make your own lollipop! Enjoy refreshments from the gelato cart and sausage sizzle or grab lunch from the Homestead Café. Make a day of it!
Tickets: adult $20, child $12, babies under 1 year are free.
Booking is strongly recommended; only a limited number of door sales will be available on the day.
Book on Eventfinda.


Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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36.5% Yes, it serves us well
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62.7% No, I have concerns
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0.8% Other - I'll share below

What's one highway or road that needs attention?
We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.
Tell us what main road or highway you think needs some serious attention across the country, and why!


🕵️♂️ Detective Mode ON! Can You Crack These Riddles? 🔍
Two people are born at the same moment, but they don't have the same birthday, how?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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