NZIFF 2021 on now in Hawke's Bay
Hey film fans – Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is on now in Hawke’s Bay with 40 feature films from 16 countries screening at Napier’s MTG Century Theatre and Event Cinemas, Havelock North.
The programme is jam-packed with award-winning films from around the globe and a fantastic collection of New Zealand films. Explore films that will open new windows on inner worlds, films to inspire passionate debate, and films which thrill, challenge and move you to laugh and cry. On until Sunday 5 December.
Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!
Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
Click read more for the recipe.