996 days ago

School Holiday Fun at the Village!

Annaliese Lines from Howick Historical Village

Discover the ways of the old days in demonstrations and hands-on activities with costumed Visitor Hosts.

Butter Making: Fridays and Sundays 11am-3pm
Coal range baking: Wednesdays 10am
Candle-making: Thursdays 11am
Crafts & outdoor games: everyday
Feed the chooks: everyday at 10:45

Admission: adult $14, senior/student $12, child $6, child under 5 free.
No bookings required. Candle making $6 per person. Limited availability.

On Friday 14 July butter making will be at 11am only, rather than drop in 11am-3pm
. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. CLOSED Mondays. Homestead Café open 7 days.

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More messages from your neighbours
2 hours ago

A Whole New Lifestyle

Receptionist from Acacia Cove Village

Care, Community, And Connection

Acacia Cove is a country-style retirement village nestled on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula, offering a peaceful estuary setting with everything you need to live well. With 31 weekly activities, there’s always something happening—whether you enjoy social connection, gentle exercise, or quiet moments of relaxation.

Residents enjoy a range of premium on-site facilities, including a restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, bowling green, and gym. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and peace of mind, every villa and apartment includes a 24-hour, fully monitored emergency call system.

Whether you choose a spacious villa or a luxurious apartment, Acacia Cove offers independent living with added security in a welcoming community. If you’re aged 60 or over and value your independence while wanting greater reassurance, we invite you to come and explore the superb homes available.

Villas: $630,000 – $960,000
Apartments: $640,000 – $750,000

Contact long time manager Bruce to book a visit today!
Find out more

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1 day ago

🪱🐦 When are you the most productive? 🌙🦉

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post has been diving into our daily habits, and research suggests being an early bird or a night owl isn’t just a choice—it’s biology! We all have that specific time when our brains finally "click" into gear.

This raises a big question for the modern workplace. To get the best out of everyone, should employers accommodate our natural body clocks? This idea is at the heart of the four-day work week and flexible scheduling movements.

We want to hear from you:
1. When does your brain "click" into gear?
2. Would a flexible (or shortened) schedule change the way you work?

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12 days ago

Scam Alert: Bank cold calls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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