LIVE DAY! | Settling In: Howick 175th
November 2022 marks 175 years since Howick’s Fencible families set foot in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in 1847 and began their lives in a new land. Come to this Howick Historical Village Live Day and discover the journey made by these settlers and experience what their lives were like in the early days of Howick, then known as Owairoa, the land of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
Immerse yourself in history on this significant anniversary. Learn what a Fencible would have packed in their trunk for the long sea voyage or join a tour to discover the history of our original Fencible cottages and who lived in them. Come and see the coal range in Puhi Nui homestead fired up, blacksmiths at work at the forge, and attend a Victorian school lesson.
The sweet shop will be open and filled with old-fashioned lollies, fudge, and treats. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the heritage gardens or have brunch or lunch at the Homestead Café!
Also on site - TINTYPE CENTRAL's pop-up photography studio! Meet photographer Adrian Cook who produces captivating images using 100% authentic 19th-century wet plate techniques. Learn more or book in for a special portrait session at tintypecentral.com...
Admission: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, child under 5, family pass $45, members & annual pass holders - free entry.
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.
Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
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