Festival of Frights 2024
Howick Historical Village’s Festival of Frights is back, and bigger than ever! Three spooktacular events will run from the 26th- 31st October 2024.
Fright Night | Saturday 26 October 5pm-9pm
Explore the grounds after dark, lit up and decorated for Halloween! With face-painting, creepy crafts, food trucks and a gelato cart, this will be a spooktacular evening not to be missed! Beware of fiendish and frightening villagers lurking along the way…
Talk with Mark Wallbank | Sunday 27 October 11:30am & 2pm
Howick Historical Village presents the opportunity to hear from real ghost hunter Mark Wallbank, author of ‘Haunted Auckland’ and ‘Haunted New Zealand Road Trip’.
Halloween at the Village | Thursday 31 October 3:30pm-8pm
Grab your costumes and come straight from school! Enjoy a family-friendly trick-or-treating experience in the decorated Village.
Pre-booked tickets only. No door sales. Tickets are limited and these events will sell out. Book now! See the website for all the details.
Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s only 5-star airport hotel, given its incredibly close proximity to the airport, the convenience of walking to the airport is a major highlight but there are plenty of other features that make it special.
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5% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
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46% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
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5.3% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
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Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Chemist Warehouse Pukekohe Town Centre Now Open!
Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Pukekohe Town Centre, opposite KFC.
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
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