Live Day! A Victorian Valentine's
Love is in the air at Howick Historical Village!
Step back in time this Live Day to learn about the culture of romance, courtship, marriage, and the traditions of Valentine's Day in the Victorian era.
Make a card or scented lavender sachet for that special someone. Purchase sweets for your sweet in the old-fashioned Sweet Shop and stroll the picturesque streets and gardens blooming with summer colour!
See the blacksmiths in the forge and the coal range in Puhi Nui homestead fired up with baking in the oven. Meet costumed villagers and attend a Victorian school lesson!
Photographer Adrian Cook of TINTYPE CENTRAL will be back, producing images using an authentic 19th-century wet-plate technique. Book a special portrait session to receive a unique keepsake you will treasure forever.
Have lunch or brunch at the Homestead Café or pack a picnic to enjoy in the gardens. Make a day of it!
Admission: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, a child under five, family pass $45, members & annual pass holders - free entry. Tintype portrait session $150 (includes admission). Bookings are highly recommended as sessions are limited. Book at events.humanitix.com...
Howick Historical Village (HHV) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any HHV event, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. Please see the event details on our website.
Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?
Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s only 5-star airport hotel, given its incredibly close proximity to the airport, the convenience of walking to the airport is a major highlight but there are plenty of other features that make it special.
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5.7% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
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45.1% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
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4.5% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
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38.3% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
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6.4% Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
Be Loved this Spring! Reduced fee dog adoptions at SPCA start today
From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.
We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.
Visit www.spca.nz... to start your journey together.
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