2416 days ago

Westland council orders own organisation to keep running 30-year Wildfoods festival

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hokitika's next Wildfoods festival will run as planned, with its organiser being told it must run the event.

The festival has been offering staples like huhu grubs, whitebait, snails and mountain oysters – also known as sheep's testicles – for 30 years.

There was uncertainty over its future after Destination Westland – a Westland District Council-controlled organisation – announced it was winding down its events department, having taken over the running of Wildfoods from the council in 2018.

Westland mayor Bruce Smith said councillors decided, during a public-excluded part of an extraordinary meeting, Destination Westland would continue to run the March event.

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2 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

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8 hours ago

Get painting and wallpapering - Sale now on at Resene ColorShops!

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For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

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3 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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