Fathers Day to Wellington Train Trip
Board our diesel-hauled air-conditioned train for your Fathers Day trip to Wellington. The train will depart from the Palmerston North railway station and quickly take you to the Wellington railway station.
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We will stop at Paraparaumu, allowing you to board our bus Southward Car Museum .Self pay for entry.
At the Wellington Railway Station, local suburban buses can take you to the Wellington Zoo catch the bus to the zoo for the day.
Other options in the city (own cost)
Home and Garden Show . Purchase your own tickets, at the Sky Stadium.
Parliament 12 o'clock tour of Parliament available to book through this link. Self book through this link.
Craft Beer Brewery tour Follow the trail and walk your way around the self-guided trail
Ride the Wellington Cable Car www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz...
Visit Weta Workshops www.wetaworkshop.com...
There will be time in Wellington to visit the family for a leisurely catch-up and lunch.
Book at this link
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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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
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?
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Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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