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2234 days ago
2234 days ago

Poll: Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?
  • 20.3% Bunch o Balloons, the water bombs that make every day a visit to the beach
    20.3% Complete
  • 61.1% Pipi Mā, the award-winning range of Te Reo Māori speaking and singing plush doll
    61.1% Complete
  • 18.6% Another nation or two to add to the Empire.
    18.6% Complete
360 votes
2234 days ago

Reader’s Rail Tour - North Island

Stuff

Come and create memories of a lifetime next Autumn as the annual Readers’ Rail Tour heads north on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand.

Join us as we explore Te Puia Geothermal Valley, sample world class wines on Waiheke Island and spend three nights… View more
Come and create memories of a lifetime next Autumn as the annual Readers’ Rail Tour heads north on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand.

Join us as we explore Te Puia Geothermal Valley, sample world class wines on Waiheke Island and spend three nights at the elegant Chateau Tongariro plus so much more.

Fabulous scenery, company, food, wine and excursions all combine to make this a brilliant experience.

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2234 days ago

Experience an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony

Japanese Tea House

Take this once a year opportunity to attend a unique and tranquil Japanese tradition. The tea ceremony is conducted by a visiting Tea Master from Japan, here for the festival only. The significance and history behind the event is explained during the ceremony.

The stunning Japanese Tea House is … View more
Take this once a year opportunity to attend a unique and tranquil Japanese tradition. The tea ceremony is conducted by a visiting Tea Master from Japan, here for the festival only. The significance and history behind the event is explained during the ceremony.

The stunning Japanese Tea House is made from oregon, pine and teak as well as other materials imported from Japan. The small garden surrounding the tea house was designed and built by Japanese landscape gardeners.

Ceremony Times
10:30am and 5pm
26 October to 4th November 2018
$5 per person
Bookings essential

This is a unique experience not to be missed. Book with Naomi Wilson by emailing naomi.wilson@xtra.co.nz or phone 0274 926 121.
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2234 days ago

Griff Rhys Jones, Where was I?

NPDC from New Plymouth District Council

UK comedy great, actor and star of the iconic Not the Nine O’Clock News GRIFF RHYS JONES, is bringing his hilarious live show of stories, anecdotes and stand-up, Where Was I?, to New Zealand this November!

Griff will deliver an evening of laughter from forty years of travelling - through … View more
UK comedy great, actor and star of the iconic Not the Nine O’Clock News GRIFF RHYS JONES, is bringing his hilarious live show of stories, anecdotes and stand-up, Where Was I?, to New Zealand this November!

Griff will deliver an evening of laughter from forty years of travelling - through family, manhood and the world itself. He has been down rivers and up mountains - literally into Africa, out of India and across oceans in Three Men and A Boat, Mountains, Rivers and other adventures.

Where Was I? promises to be a riotous ride around the world. And all without the help of Bear Grylls.

Tickets are selling fast so get in quick!
Book your tickets here!

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2234 days ago

Kangen Water

Lisa from Brooklands - Vogeltown

Kia ora koutou - anyone out there that has kangen water available please? Please txt 021 0222 6242 TY

Free

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