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3088 days ago

Steamfest 2017

Barry from Otorohanga District

AUCKLAND TO OTOROHANGA BY STEAM TRAIN
Friday night to Sunday night. 18 - 19 - 20 August
PRICES & TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 20th at 12 NOON
Escape the City and spend the weekend in the beautiful Waikato.
Sit back and relax as your Steam Train train drifts into the night, enjoy conversation with fellow travellers and listen to the soothing 'clickerty clack' of the tracks beneath you.
Have family in Otorohanga or Te Awamutu? Why not take The Vintage Train for a long weekend with loved ones? Your destination is The Kiwiana Capital Otorohanga, the home of STEAMFEST. Spend the weekend exploring the many local attractions, the world famous 'Otorohanga Kiwi House' and 'The Waitomo Caves' or take the road less travelled on a scenic Bush Walk through some of the most spectacular parts of rural NZ. Spend time at STEAMFEST enjoying the numerous Displays, Exhibitions and all things Vintage and Steam from across New Zealand.
Book a ticket on the 'Dinner Train' for a romantic night out or ride on one of the many Themed Shuttle Trains that will take you on a journey down memory lane.
This is quality time with loved ones in a traditional Kiwi Setting.
On Sunday afternoon as the light begins to fade, wave goodbye to the Waikato as your Steam Locomotive powers back to the city.
The ultimate Weekend Escape.
Reservations for the Auckland Weekend Escape Train Visit the website: www.steamfest.co.nz...

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The Summer Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Summer Kiwi Quiz - 2026

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Summer Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024! Each bundle includes: an Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Portable Pizza Oven, Ooni Karu 2 Carry Cover, Ooni 12" Perforated Peel, Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer and an Ooni Cookbook: Cooking with Ooni. The more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here

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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

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🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
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  • 19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    19.9% Complete
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

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The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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