Winter School Holidays at the Village!
Wrap up for a winter stroll through the Village, discovering what life was like in 1840s New Zealand as you explore historic homesteads and other buildings, set in heritage gardens. Learn the story of Matariki through an engaging activity booklet specially produced by our Education team this year, and explore connections to our taiao (environment) in activities.
Experience the following attractions:
- Feed the Chooks: everyday at 10:45am
- Raranga Harakeke: Children’s Flax Weaving Workshops: Sun 10, Friday 15, Friday 22 July at 11am-12:30pm
- Butter Making: Mon July 11, Wed 13, Friday 15, Tues 19, Wed 20, July 21, Sun 24 July at 11am-3pm
- LIVE DAY: Sunday 10 July, 10am-4pm
- Make a kite: everyday (self-guided)
All activities are free with admission - adult $16, student/senior $12, child $8. Booking required for Weaving Workshop.
Email village@historicalvillage.org.nz or call (09) 576 9505. Suitable for age 10+, ages 8-10 must be supervised.
Participating and non-participating parents must purchase admission.
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% 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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