Alberton Vintage Market Day! Sunday 18 October 11am-3pm
Just announced this week! Put it in the diary!!
Alberton's grand ballroom and extensive verandah are the perfect settings for this mini market of vintage and antique treasures!
Come along to rummage through bric-a-brac, admire antiques, find a bargain and chat to the collectors. There will be fine china, clothing, textiles, Crown Lynn, vinyl records, crystal, silver, kitchen & tableware, decor, jewellery, accessories, records, retro knick-knacks and more!
Along with traditional home-baked treats care of Mummy's Yummys pop-up bakery there will be a crêperie, French hot-dogs, coffee and a gelato cart to sustain you while you shop. Old-fashioned games such as stilts, quoits and croquet will keep the children entertained.
Special guest nonagenarian eggcup collector Johnny Green with be on site with his incredible mobile egg-cup museum, displaying nearly 3000 of his treasures!
Enter the raffle to win a super prize hamper of vintage goodies and gift vouchers!
Learn the history of this grand, historic homestead built in 1863 and the lives of its inhabitants, the Kerr Taylors. Make a day of it!
Free entry to the market. House admission - adults $10, children free.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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