LIVE DAY | Folklore & Fairytales
โจ Folklore & Fairytales Live Day โจ
Step into a magical past where stories come to life! ๐ฟ๐
Wander through heritage homes and gardens, meet costumed villagers, and follow the fairytale trail filled with beloved storybook characters. ๐ญ๐
Event Highlights:
๐ป Goldilocks and the Three Bears live puppet show
๐ Calligraphy & fairytale crafts
๐ Freshly baked goodies from the coal range
๐ฌ Old-fashioned lollies & fudge in the sweet shop
โ Blacksmith & woodworking demos
๐ Victorian school lessons at 11:30am & 2:30pm
๐ Morris dancing (11am & 12pm)
๐ถ Bagpipe band (12:30pm)
๐ฒ Outdoor games + more!
๐งบ Enjoy brunch or lunch at Homestead Cafรฉ and make a full day of it.
๐ Sunday 10 August | 10amโ4pm
๐๏ธ Adults $18 | Students/Seniors $16 | Children $10 | Family $46
๐ถ Free for under-5s, HHV members & annual pass holders
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NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Mฤori and Te Ao Mฤori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Aucklandโs only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐ฐ๐ฒ
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
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