Franklin Hospice Garden and Lifestyle Festival
Come join us for a day of fun and knowledge! Listen to speakers, watch some demos, enjoy fabulous food, buy some raffle tickets and shop for your garden and for Christmas.
Speakers are Jack Hobbs and Terry Hatch, with a Q & A panel by Brigid DiMattina, Melanie Kennerley, Phoebe Atkinson and the Beekeepers Club. There will be a book signing and talk by author of Nikolai’s Quest and Hive of Lies, Diane Robinson. Merrin will talk about upcycling and Tessa will be showing us amazing ways with flowers. Dr Khan will talk about our health and chiropractic therapy. The wonderful, talented Huru Rakete will be providing lunchtime music.
The Festival is on 4 November 9am to 4pm.
14 Belgium Rd, Pukekohe.
Tickets available at garden-festival.eventbrite.co.nz... or at the gate.
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.6% Inside!
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23.4% On top!
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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42.1% I avoid spending money on coffee
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42.1% I still indulge at my local cafe
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15.8% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
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