2024 Easter Extravaganza!
The Howick Historical Village Easter Extravaganza is BACK for 2024. Come along to experience a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration!
Explore the Village with an egg hunt* and Easter trail or take photos with the Easter Bunny! Discover how aspiring bunnies are trained by the Easter Fairy in a live show by Act One Productions.**
With plenty of chocolate, crafts, face painting, and outdoor games, there will be something around every corner. Learn how to make homemade butter, see the coal range fired up in Puhi Nui, or explore our heritage gardens. Make a day of it!
Enjoy sweet treats & savoury snacks from Mister Gelato and The Dog Father, or grab lunch from the Homestead Café. Visit our one-of-a-kind 1850s Sweet Shop offering an array of old-fashioned treats, or make your own lollipop with confectioner Stephen Parsons!
Tickets: adult $20, child $12, babies 1 year and under are free. Booking is essential, pre-booked tickets only.
Please note Annual Passes and Memberships cannot be used for admission to this event.
*Starting from 10 am, there will be 600 tokens hidden outside in the gardens only. Children can exchange up to 3 tokens for 3 Easter chocolates! While supplies last - tokens will not be re-hidden.
**Live shows will be held throughout the day. Check the schedule in your booklet.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? 🚗🛒
I think we’ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!
So here’s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Keen for an update? The Post has you covered
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