Join the St Patrick's Festival fun in Ponsonby!
Bring your family along to the St Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Music and Dance Festival in Ponsonby this Saturday, March 17. Come and see a huge variety of Irish costumes, floats, bands, faerie folk, and even St Patrick himself.
Following the parade, head along to the Irish Music and Dance Festival at Western Park. We have lots of fun activities for the kids as well as music, dancing and food stalls.
Parade: 12pm - 1pm on Ponsonby Road.
Irish Music and Dance Festival: 11am - 6pm, Western Park.
Don’t miss the biggest celebration of Irish culture on St Patrick’s Day in Auckland!
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.6% 1st December
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17.1% A week before Christmas
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32.1% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
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What gets wet while drying?
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