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2236 days ago

First Hanmer Springs Fete popular

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

About 2000 people attended the inaugural Hanmer Springs Fete at the old Queen Mary Hospital site on Friday.

The largely unused hospital grounds were bustling with fete-goers, 140 stallholders and live entertainment in what was a first for Hanmer Springs village.

Organisers Abby France and Catherine Batterson said the weather on Friday was perfect for the "absolutely amazing event".

The fete focused on highlighting great local produce, with stallholders selling everything from locally-grown hazelnuts to hand-crafted wine barrels.

Batterson said the event reaffirmed Hanmer Springs' growing reputation as a boutique shopping and event destination.

"[We] focussed on bringing in really high quality products from all over the country – and items you cannot find in a shopping centre," she said.

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3 hours ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 60% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    60% Complete
  • 40% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    40% Complete
10 votes
5 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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28 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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