Taradale ROCKS - ends this Saturday
Its not too late to get along to Taradale to hunt for 'Taradale Rocks'.
This time we have partnered with NZAEE Sea Week to give you opportunities to learn all about the fabulous Sea Creatures in our oceans.
Hunt for rocks up until Saturday 6th October, from 10am each morning 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 your ‘Taradale Rocks’ ... 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
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