Children's Event: If you go to the Gardens Saturday....
You're sure to find The Waikato Kindergarten Association Teddy Bears Picnic!
The WKA Teddy Bears Picnic is back, and better than ever! This year, your favourite family day out will be based in Rogers Rose Garden, between the brand new children’s playground beside the Jade Dragon Theatre, and the spectacular Pacific Crystal Palace. Bring your beloved teddy, pack a picnic and dress up.
All day entertainment will include story-telling, sing-a-longs, face-painting, sports, activities, potting plants, a teddy bear hospital, prizes and giveaways, roaming characters and so much more in a carnival-like environment. Explore, discover and enjoy a child-friendly event.
Only gold coin entry!
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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39.4% Yes
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33.3% Maybe?
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27.3% No
Have you been to Hamilton Gardens lately?
Hamilton will soon offer a portal to a medieval ‘hospital’, without the stress of the bubonic plague.
The Medieval Gardens will open next year at Hamilton Gardens, with much of the work already done.
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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