341 days ago

LIVE DAY | Exploring the Past

Howick Historical Village Pakuranga, Auckland from Howick Historical Village

Step back in time at Howick Historical Village to explore daily life in the past.

Delve into the world of ancestry and artefacts with two talks spread throughout the day. Learn about the Victorian passion for collecting and their Cabinets of Curiosity at 11:00 with Lexie Palmer-Gapper, General Manager. Then, at 1pm hear from Seonaid Harvey, Senior Research Librarian Family History, Central Auckland Research Centre on how to begin your own family history research.

Experience the Village bustling with life, with costumed villagers and performances by Morris dancers at 10:30am and 11:30am and the bagpipe band at 12:00pm! Try your hand at calligraphy or making a silhouette portrait and meet bookbinders from the NZ Association of Book Crafts. Be the first to see the new Coach House display and learn about early transportation in Auckland.

There will be something for everyone with the coal range in Puhi Nui homestead fired-up and traditional treats on offer. Make butter or attend a Victorian school lesson. Visit the sweet shop, filled with old-fashioned lollies & fudge.

Explore the gardens and unwind at the Homestead Café for brunch or lunch. Make a day of it!

Admission: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, family $46, child under 5, members & annual pass holders - free. Unlimited door sales available.

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9 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 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. Find out more

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What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?
  • 5% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
    5% Complete
  • 45.6% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
    45.6% Complete
  • 5% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
    5% Complete
  • 37.8% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
    37.8% Complete
  • 6.6% Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
    6.6% Complete
241 votes
1 hour ago

Star Insure Howick Village HOP 2023

The Team from Howick Village Association

Get your dancing shoes on and come along and enjoy the Star Insure Howick Village HOP on Saturday 12 October 2024. There will be over 240 classic cars and hot rods on display, with rock and roll entertainment, our iconic Saturday markets, competitions and giveaways and so much more. Bring your families and friends along for a fun filled day in Picton Street, Howick.

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10 hours ago

$50 garden centre vouchers!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our winners this week have won $50 to spend at a local garden centre.
Congratulations to:

Cassie Arauzo from Cockle Bay

Elizabeth Williams from Hillcrest

Luke Shamy from Hornby

Mitchell Hopping from Wallacetown

Get in touch with our helpdesk team here if you're on this list! If you're not a winner, check back next week just in case.

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