Stallholders wanted
Some things have changed and will be a little different this year for our 11th year of our Annual Extravaganza in the Park.
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS WHO SITES ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL 19th JULY. Please read info, link is at the bottom to complete if you haven't already via the one sent out on email.
π₯ Expressions of Interest open from 1st July - Sat 19th July. All applicants will be notified the week of 28th July if they have been successful or not.
π₯ All expressions of interest need to be filled out on the official link when they open. We will not be responding to private messages, texts, phone calls, emails requesting a site. For those who have emailed and on our mailing list you will receive the link before it is made public.
π₯ If you have attended in the past this does not mean you are automatically given a site. We have had people this week thinking this is how it works. Unfortunately, we have a process so please follow this.
π₯ We have capped 100 sites.
π₯ There will be limited food sites this year capped at 8. This doesn't include Homemade Baking sites in this category.
Expression of Interest Link:
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Deadline where the link will close 19th July 2025
Good luck to each and everyone of you who expresses interest, we do appreciate it.
Mauri ora,
Extravaganza in the Park
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? π°π²
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itβs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.4% Yes
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46.6% No
A riddle to start the festive season π²ππ
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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!
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Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
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