LIVE DAY! | Victorian Summer Picnic
SUNDAY 8th JANUARY 2023 10AM-4PM!
Celebrate the sunshine in true Victorian fashion by having a picnic with family and friends!
Bring out your picnic basket, fill it with a lunch fit for a hot summer’s day, and come along to a day of traditional picnic fun, games, crafts, and more! With blooming heritage gardens and big shady Oak trees to enjoy, this event is the perfect summertime activity. The Howick Croquet Club will be playing, and welcoming anyone who wants to try!
See the coal range in our grand Puhi Nui homestead fired up, blacksmiths at work in the forge, attend a Victorian school lesson, and try cold homemade lemonade. The sweet shop will be open and filled with old-fashioned lollies, fudge, and treats!
Admission: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, child under five, family pass $45, members & annual pass holders - free entry.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.5% Yes
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33.2% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
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Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.
Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
Sign up today and save a life!
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.