770 days ago

Live Day! | Buzzing about Bees & other Pollinators

Annaliese Lines from Howick Historical Village

Spring has sprung at the Howick Historical Village! Come along this Live Day to experience the gardens filled with colour and busy bees šŸ

As part of Bee Aware Month, learn about the vital role of bees and other pollinators and how to create eco-friendly green spaces for them to thrive. Find hidden emblems crafted in wood, in an Eco Discovery Trail created by our heritage gardener Luke Southern. Meet our bees in a talk with the beekeeper Corban at 1:30pm.
The councilā€™s Compost Collective will also be on site, presenting the rundown on traditional composting, worm farming and bokashi in a free 2-hour workshop at 10am.

Costumed villagers will be demonstrating tasks in interactive activities all day. See the blacksmith in the forge, churn cream into butter, attend a Victorian school lesson or make candles! The coal range in the Puhi Nui homestead will be fired up, with something tasty on the stovetop. The old-fashioned sweet shop will be open, selling lollies, fudge, and other treats.

With games, crafts, and plenty to entertain all ages! Bring a picnic, pick up something from the homely Homestead CafƩ and make a day of it.

Admission prices: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, child under 5, members & annual pass holders - free entry.

Register for the compost workshop at compostcollective.org.nz.... Registered participants receive $40 off a composting system of their choice.

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4 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 70.1% Yes
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  • 26.8% No
    26.8% Complete
  • 3.1% Other - I'll share below
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1821 votes
3 days ago

Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?

Pullman Novotel

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealandā€™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. Find out more

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What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
  • 1.2% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
    1.2% Complete
  • 46.3% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
    46.3% Complete
  • 6.1% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
    6.1% Complete
  • 40.2% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
    40.2% Complete
  • 6.1% Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
    6.1% Complete
82 votes
1 day ago

Ata mārie, Neighbours šŸŒ… Ready for todayā€™s riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I can fly but have no wings. I cry but have no eyes. What am I?

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