1290 days ago

Live Day! | Topography, Taonga and Trailblazers

Annaliese Lines from Howick Historical Village

SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER 2022!

The Heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau comes to life in the authentic 1840s-1880s setting of the Howick Historical Village! As a part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2022, Howick Historical Village welcomes you to come along to our October Live Day to discover stories of East Auckland’s trail-blazing pioneers as they struggled and settled in a new land.

Immerse yourself in the lives of Tāmaki Makaurau’s trailblazers and enter their homes, schoolhouses, church, pub, general store, courthouse, and more! Meet our costumed villagers undertaking daily tasks of 19th-century life such as baking, butter churning, washing, and laying rope.

Attend a school lesson and try your hand at traditional crafts. The authentic coal range in Puhi Nui homestead will be fired up, with baking in the oven and something tasty on the stovetop! The sweet shop will be offering an array of old-fashioned lollies, fudge, and treats. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the blooming heritage gardens or enjoy a delicious lunch at the onsite Homestead Café!

Admission prices: adult $18, student/senior $14, child $10, child under 5, family pass $45, members & annual pass holders - free entry.

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Classy Craft Market- Saturday 28th March 2026- 9.00 a.m. Picton Centre

Rose from Shelly Park

Hello Friends,
I hope you are all doing well, keeping warm & dry and calling in the sunshine🙂

I am excited to say, the Classy Crafts Market returns this Saturday the 28th of March 2026 at the Picton Centre in Howick.

Please come and see what our amazingly talented stall holders have on offer. I can assure you there is something for all the family!

Looking forward to seeing you there, at 120 Picton Street, Howick from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

As Always Wishing You The Very Best,
Rose McNair

1 day ago

Don't overthink this riddle...

The Neighboury Riddler

I have a silver sole
but no feet,
I make my living by bringing the heat.
What am I?

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1 day ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 40.6% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    40.6% Complete
  • 57.5% No, I enjoy it
    57.5% Complete
  • 1.8% Other - I'll share below
    1.8% Complete
1149 votes