Twilight Christmas at the Village 2022
SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2022 5pm-9pm!
Step into the magic of Christmases past in an enchanting heritage setting!
Experience a Victorian Christmas at the Village, festively decorated for this annual celebration, and the traditions of an 1850s Christmas as the sun goes down. Explore cottages staged with trees, decorations and stockings hung by the fire!
As well as the old-fashioned sweet shop, there will be a mini market offering contemporary handmade goods and seasonal treats like mince tarts and cakes! There will be plenty of goodies fill stockings and tick gifts off the list!
With food stalls, live performances by carol singers, and decoration crafts to delight young and old alike, it is sure to be a fun evening out!
Santa himself will be set up beside the Christmas tree in the parlour of the grand Puhi Nui homestead for special requests from good children and photo opportunities.
Come dressed in your Christmas best to win a gift basket of goodies!!
Tickets $10. Children under 5 are free!
Georgina's Rhubarb Crumble
Craving a dessert that makes the most of spring's fresh produce? Look no further than Georgina's signature Rhubarb Crumble.
This delicious treat has become a favourite at Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village, where the sweet and tangy aroma often wafts through the air, tempting neighbours in for a taste. It’s also a hit with Georgina's 13-year-old granddaughter, Brooklyn, who loves serving it warm with gooey custard or a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream.
Click read more for the recipe.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.7% Yes
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22.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.