Star Insure Howick Village HOP 2025
Star Insure Howick Village ‘HOP’ – Saturday 11 October 2025
Get ready to rev your engines and rock around the clock in Howick Village on Saturday, 11 October 2025, from 9.00am to 2.30pm. Picton Street will be buzzing as it transforms into a celebration of chrome, culture, and community!
This year’s Star Insure Howick Village HOP promises something for everyone – a show-stopping display of hot rods and classic cars, live rock and roll music, street entertainment, trade stalls, local art, delicious food vendors, and of course, our iconic Saturday village market.
We’re proud to have the continued support of Star Insure and Mother’s Polishes, and thrilled to unveil some exciting new additions for 2025 – including the spectacular Smokey and the Bandit Kenworth rig, vintage caravans, and even a vintage boat on display!
So dust off your leather jackets, swing into your retro best, and head to Howick for a day filled with nostalgia, horsepower, and good old-fashioned fun.
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📧 Enquiries: events@howickvillage.co.nz
Don’t miss it – this is one event worth the drive!
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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