Movies in the Park: Opening of Pohe Island Playground
Come and celebrate the new Pohe Island Playground with us! We're holding a special event with an outdoor screening of THE JUNGLE BOOK (2016). There will be a festive atmosphere with food trucks, a big LED screen and of course, the best new playground in the District.
This FREE event held at William Fraser Memorial Reserve is suitable for the whole family. Bring along a picnic blanket or seating and find a spot to settle in. There will be some food trucks on site or feel free to bring your own picnic.
There is parking nearby on Pohe Island Road, or consider walking and cycling (the playground is on the Hātea Loop).
2:00pm: Official opening of playground
3:00pm: Screening of THE JUNGLE BOOK (2016 | PG | 1:46 mins)
This event is smoke free, vape free and alcohol-free.
Accessibility information: Closed captions / subtitles on film, wheelchair access, accessible toilets, viewing area.
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? 🤔
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72.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.7% Hmm, maybe?
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9.7% Yes!
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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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% Yes
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47% No
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