Incredible Kai Experience
Finish off the school holidays with the free Incredible Kai Experience! Join us on Friday 29 April at the Auckland Botanic Gardens for a day full of activities and learning.
Morning combo, 10am to 12pm
Experience the Tuna (Eel) Workshop and Fun with Conscious Kids back-to-back! Get up close with the amazing aquatic wildlife that lives in the urban waterscapes of Tāmaki Makaurau with Brent Condon, a.k.a. the Eel Whisperer. You’ll also get the chance to cradle live eels and view inanga (wild fish) in the onsite touch tanks. Then get stuck into Flax Weaving, Clay Creations and the Taste Test - Kai Challenge! Includes lunch at 12pm.
Tuna (Eel) Workshop, 11am to 12pm
Get up close with the amazing aquatic wildlife that lives in the urban waterscapes of Tāmaki Makaurau with Brent Condon, a.k.a. the Eel Whisperer. You’ll also get the chance to cradle live eels and view inanga (wild fish) in the onsite touch tanks. Includes lunch at 12pm.
Lunch, 12pm to 1pm
Free hangi or vege curry for morning attendees, provided by Papatoetoe Food Hub. Register for one of the morning sessions to secure your lunch. www.beautification.org.nz...
Fun with Conscious Kids, 1pm to 4pm
Get stuck into Flax Weaving, Clay Creations and the Taste Test - Kai Challenge! This afternoon session wraps up with Campfire Connection at 3pm. Ignite and warm your tastebuds with a toasted marshmallow and a hot cup of cocoa while sharing stories and connecting around the fire.
Bookings are recommended, as spaces are limited. Some spaces may be available to those without bookings on the day.
This free event is brought to you by Brent Condon aka The Eel Whisperer, Papatoetoe Food Hub and Conscious Kids NZ as part of the Beautification Trust’s Eye on Nature EcoFest, a free month-long festival for families/whānau to connect with the environment.
BYO morning tea/afternoon tea snacks and reusable water bottle (water stations are available to fill up).
Our in-person events are held at the Eye on Nature EcoFest Hub on the central lawn at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Covid-19 Safety
· We encourage you to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing.
· This event will take place outdoors.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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39.7% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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58.5% No, I enjoy it
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
Click read more to find out more.
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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42.8% I avoid spending money on coffee
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41.1% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16.1% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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