Keep the kids busy these school holidays with fun activities
City Library
Head to the City Library inside Pātaka to join in on the Read Around the World July school holiday programme.
This is the opportunity to travel the world in stories, from the comfort of the children’s library area. Take your imagination to places like France, Mexico and East Asia with themed stories and activities to match. Check out
Pātaka
Matariki celebrations continue into the school holidays at Pātaka Art + Museum with some special workshops titled ‘Bringing our stars to life’.
Tamariki are invited to join educators from He Tohu Pōneke (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa – National Library of New Zealand) to mihi, sing and tuku karakia to our loved ones passed and make wishes for the year ahead. Check out
Arena Aquatics
Arena Aquatics is where the water action is, whether it’s on the hydroslide, taking on the wave machine or making the biggest splash off the manu platform. Check out
Out and about
If it’s a beautiful winter day, why not head out for a wander on one of our many trails?
Windy out? Head to Ngāti Toa Domain and fly a kite in the wide, open spaces.
There are loads of other local attractions designed for younger people and those young at heart.
Challenge yourself on the high wire course at Adrenalin Forest, get bouncing at Awesome Bounce or go-kart racing at Porirua Indoor Raceway.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.4% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?
First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?
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