LIVE DAY | Hearts & Crafts
Love and romance abound in the Victorian tradition 💐✨
Step back in time and discover the charm of a 19th-century Valentine’s Day. Uncover the secret language of flowers, fans, handkerchiefs and letters, monogram your own hanky, and create a scented lavender sachet for someone special. Wander the picturesque streets as artists paint en plein air, then visit the old-fashioned Sweet Shop for treats for your sweet 🍬
Try your hand at churning cream into butter, attend a Victorian school lesson, and enjoy live demonstrations of blacksmithing and bookbinding throughout the day. Be entertained by Morris dancers at 10:30am & 11:30am, and a stirring bagpipe band performance at 12pm 🎶
Enjoy lunch at the Homestead Café or bring a picnic and relax in the beautiful grounds. Make a day of it at Howick Historical Village ❤️
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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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59.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.5% ... It is complicated
Night-time chipsealing works on SH2
From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.
There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
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