Taradale ROCKS returns ...
Get on down to Taradale and hunt for 'Taradale ROCKS' Monday 1st - Saturday 6th October.
This time we have partnered with NZAEE Sea Week to give you opportunities to learn all about the fabulous Sea Creatures in our oceans.
From the 1st and 6th October we will be hiding a whole bunch of rocks for you to find in and around Taradale.
Hunt for rocks from 10am and bring them in to Boredom Busters at 349 Gloucester Street before 2pm to claim your prize.
Everyone who brings in a ‘Taradale ROCKS’ rock can also enter the draw to win a Penguin Encounter or Family Pass to the National Aquarium.
Watch the Taradale Village Facebook page for updates and clues on where to find rocks.
We'd love you to post photos of you with our rocks. Upload your photos to Facebook and tag us in '(taradalevillage) or Instagram and you could WIN some awesome prizes.
.. make sure you pop one of our hashtags on your post!
#taradalevillagenz
#taradalerocks
#shoplocal
#schoolholidays2018
Areas the rocks may be hidden include; Town Clock and Rose Garden, Gloucester Street from Matts Autos to Four Square corner, around White Street shops, Lee Road carpark and Town Hall, Taradale Park and Library and Puketapu Road between Symons Lane and Lee Road.
CONDITIONS:
* Open to children 0 - 13yrs
* Rocks will be hidden prior to 9am daily
* Children must be accompanied by adults when hunting for rocks and redeeming prizes
* Rocks must be genuine ‘Taradale Rocks’, i prior to 2pm daily on the back (with identifying number) to be eligible for a prize. This will be checked at redemption.
* One prize per child per day
* Rocks must be returned to Boredom Busters prior to 2pm daily to claim prize
* One prize per child per day
* Each returned rock makes child eligible to enter a prize draw
* Prize draw prizes are;
First: Penguin Encounter at the National Aquarium of NZ. The winner will be able to meet the penguin keepers, see what the penguins eat for lunch, visit the penguin recovery room and help feed the penguins at the 1:30pm feeding time.
This prize is suitable for children over the age of six, with those under twelve needing to be accompanied by an adult.
Second: One single use family pass for two adults and two children to visit the National Aquarium. Usual conditions of vouchers apply.
* Prizes are not exchangeable or redeemable for cash
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.
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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77.2% Yes
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21.2% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
CAROLS ON THE GREEN
Sunday 1 December, 4-6.30pm, on H N Village Green. Koha sausage sizzle, Santa, Bay Cities's Symphonic Band, Dianne Abraham, Men in Black, Hukarere Girls' College, carol singing. Bring your chairs and a picnic basket and join the festivities. If inclement weather, we'll move into the church.