Posts by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development
3001 days ago

Free public event - celebrate with the Black Ferns this Thursday

The Team from

Celebrate with the Black Ferns at a free public event this Thursday – join the five time Women’s Rugby World Cup winners, at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau.
Doors open at 10am, and the Black Ferns will arrive at 10.45am to a guard of honour from pupils from neighbouring primary schools.
On the day, fans can have-a-go at fun activities before and after the formal celebration programme.
The team, which won the title in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 as well as this year, will stay on until 1pm to meet and mingle with fans, and reflect on their World Cup journey.
Free parking is available at the Vodafone Events Centre, which is also close to train and bus links – plan your journey at at.govt.nz....
Come along and celebrate!

More messages from your neighbours
6 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.7% Complete
  • 16% Hmm, maybe?
    16% Complete
  • 11.2% Yes!
    11.2% Complete
1148 votes
20 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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5 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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