Finale of the Festival of Christmas this Saturday in Greytown!
After a fabulous festival month this Saturday 29th July sees the fabulously-fun Festival of Christmas finale from 3pm. Bring your friends and your family and hang out on Main St which will be closed to traffic. Making it easy and safe to make the most of all the free fun on offer:
The Biggest Little Circus are coming - the super bendy and uber talented crew from Colossal will be performing a jaw-dropping finale. There will be aerial-acrobatics, gravity-defying balancing acts, LED light performers, fire juggling and much more! Performances will be at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
There will also be roving performers along Main Street, live music, food trucks galore, spectacular lighting and projections, and of course snow flurries at Town Hall from 6pm - 8pm.
Other highlights for the final weekend include The Greytown Artisans Exhibition, Truckstop Winter Edition, Martin Bosley’s Oyster Saloon, The Rose & Smith Mid-Winter Party, The Wrap Up Party at The Top Pub , and of course festive menu items, mulled wine and offers and deals at the local stores.
Here is the full schedule of events and entertainment: www.eventfinda.co.nz...
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.6% ... 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?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
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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