Steamfest 2017
AUCKLAND TO OTOROHANGA BY STEAM TRAIN
Friday night to Sunday night. 18 - 19 - 20 August
PRICES & TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 20th at 12 NOON
Escape the City and spend the weekend in the beautiful Waikato.
Sit back and relax as your Steam Train train drifts into the night, enjoy conversation with fellow travellers and listen to the soothing 'clickerty clack' of the tracks beneath you.
Have family in Otorohanga or Te Awamutu? Why not take The Vintage Train for a long weekend with loved ones? Your destination is The Kiwiana Capital Otorohanga, the home of STEAMFEST. Spend the weekend exploring the many local attractions, the world famous 'Otorohanga Kiwi House' and 'The Waitomo Caves' or take the road less travelled on a scenic Bush Walk through some of the most spectacular parts of rural NZ. Spend time at STEAMFEST enjoying the numerous Displays, Exhibitions and all things Vintage and Steam from across New Zealand.
Book a ticket on the 'Dinner Train' for a romantic night out or ride on one of the many Themed Shuttle Trains that will take you on a journey down memory lane.
This is quality time with loved ones in a traditional Kiwi Setting.
On Sunday afternoon as the light begins to fade, wave goodbye to the Waikato as your Steam Locomotive powers back to the city.
The ultimate Weekend Escape.
Reservations for the Auckland Weekend Escape Train Visit the website: www.steamfest.co.nz...
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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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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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
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