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Canterbury Japan Day 2020 - Sunday 1 March!

Japanese Society

Come and join us on our 9th instalment of Canterbury Japan Day on 1st March at Riccarton Racecourse! This is a free event for the whole family.

Our theme this year is the"Japanese Winter" and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We will have our usual delicious food stalls, prominent business stalls and entertaining experiences for all.

We have an entertaining line up on our indoor and outdoor stages in addition to cultural experiences such as the Japanese Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy. With an Olympic area, Sapporo Beer Garden, Drift car display and performances by the Japanese Drumming Group Takumi, there will be something for everyone at this event!

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See you on 1 March at Riccarton Racecourse!
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Calling All Puzzle Masters! Can You Solve This?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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15 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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