Free fairy hunting garden adventure!
Grab your pixie ears, pop on your fairy wings and come along to experience the magic of The Enchanted Walk at historic Alberton!
Fairies, gnomes and elves have taken up residence in the garden with over 30 secret doors and hidden homes tucked under plants and in tree trunks, waiting to be discovered. Enter the colouring competition and bring a painted pebble to add or swap in the Magical Stone Garden.
Bring along a picnic and enjoy the peaceful setting of the grounds.
This free community art project by Dizzie Pixie Designs and Rohan Sauvage has been made possible with the support of the Albert-Eden Local Board.
Alberton, 100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert. 846 7367. www.alberton.co.nz...
Sunday 1 December 2019- Sunday 1 March 2020, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30-4:30. Please note that Alberton is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The Enchanted Walk is free entry. Normal admission to view the house applies ( $10 adults, Children & Heritage New Zealand members free).
Share your New Zealand music memories...
It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.
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Homicide in Ponsonby
A homicide investigation is under way following the death of a man in Ponsonby on Sunday evening.
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, Auckland City CIB, says emergency services responded to reports of a firearm being discharged outside an address on Ponsonby Road around 10.18pm last night.
“Upon arrival, a man was located deceased.
“Our investigation is now in the early stages to determine the full circumstances of what has occurred.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says the community can expect to see an increased Police presence in the Ponsonby area today.
“Road closures are currently in place on Ponsonby Road between Franklin and Richmond Roads and Police are assisting with traffic management.
“A scene guard has also been established and will remain in place today while our enquiries continue,” he says.
Enquiries to locate the person believed to be responsible remain ongoing.
“Police have been in the area overnight speaking to a number of witnesses who were in the vicinity at the time of the incident,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.
“While at this stage, no arrests have been made, Police are following lines of enquiry.”
A post-mortem examination and formal identification of the victim will be carried out over the coming days.
Police encourage anyone else who was in the area or has information to assist who have not yet spoken to us to please get in touch.
You can contact Police via our 105 phone service or online at www.police.govt.nz....
Please reference file number 240506/9353.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Caring For You Like Family
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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