Caravan convoy to double Reefton’s population
From local democracy reporter Lois Williams:
The population of Reefton is set to double at Labour Weekend, as an armada of motorhomes arrives in town.
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association will be holding its annual gathering at the Reefton Racecourse, and 350 vehicles have registered to take part.
NZMCA member Ken Leslie told the Inangahua Community Board last week that the number would probably grow to 450, making it the largest event so far for the association.
Community board chairman John Bougen said he wondered if businesses realised what they were in for.
"I think some businesses have no conception of the size of this -- it's potentially 800 people arriving in a town that's already full for Labour Weekend. It's tremendous for Reefton."
Leslie said the event would stretch the town's facilities but they would cope.
"We're just blown away by how Reefton has come on board with us, and all the businesses - we're feeling very welcome."
The gathering would be based at the racecourse, with a marquee, social events, bands and entertainment every night for the travellers.
"But we'll be encouraging them to come into town during the day and out to the Blacks Point Museum. A lot will buy their groceries in Reefton - it's part of the domestic tourism push."
Bougen said businesses should be planning now to hire extra staff for the holiday weekend.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
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? 🤔
-
71.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
-
16.3% Hmm, maybe?
-
11.9% Yes!
Some Choice News!
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!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
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!
Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed? No worries! Simply head here and click once on the Following button.
Loading…
