Star Insure Howick Village HOP 2025
Star Insure Howick Village ‘HOP’ – Saturday 11 October 2025
Get ready to rev your engines and rock around the clock in Howick Village on Saturday, 11 October 2025, from 9.00am to 2.30pm. Picton Street will be buzzing as it transforms into a celebration of chrome, culture, and community!
This year’s Star Insure Howick Village HOP promises something for everyone – a show-stopping display of hot rods and classic cars, live rock and roll music, street entertainment, trade stalls, local art, delicious food vendors, and of course, our iconic Saturday village market.
We’re proud to have the continued support of Star Insure and Mother’s Polishes, and thrilled to unveil some exciting new additions for 2025 – including the spectacular Smokey and the Bandit Kenworth rig, vintage caravans, and even a vintage boat on display!
So dust off your leather jackets, swing into your retro best, and head to Howick for a day filled with nostalgia, horsepower, and good old-fashioned fun.
📱 Follow us on Facebook at Star Insure Howick Village HOP
📧 Enquiries: events@howickvillage.co.nz
Don’t miss it – this is one event worth the drive!
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.
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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