Event Schedule
Ben Makisi
TICKETS: 3 July, 6.30pm - 9pm. $70pp
You won't want to miss this fantastic three-course banquet with opera singer Ben Makisi. ๐๐ฝ event details
Under the stars experience
FREE: 3, 4, 10 & 11 July at 10am - 3pm
Experience the story of Matariki, a virtual haka, and the spectacular starlit setting. ๐๐ฝ event details
Community Singalong
FREE: 4 July, 6pm - 8pm
Bring the whฤnau, your singing pipes & a blanket for a community singalong ๐๐ฝ event details
Arena Fitness Group Fit: Hula Active
FREE: 5 July, 6pm - 6.45pm
Get your groove back this Matariki by joining us for a free Arena Hula Active class. ๐๐ฝ event details
Matariki craft session with Hinehapainga
FREE: 6 July, 12.30 - 1.30pm, registration required
Special Matariki craft session, making star mobiles to celebrate the Mฤori new year. ๐๐ฝ event details
Arena Fitness Group Fit: Body Balance
FREE: 6 July, 7pm - 7.45pm
Let's stretch and unwind together at our special Matariki-themed Body Balance class. ๐๐ฝ event details
Matariki Story World
FREE: 7 July, 10.45am - 11.30am
Matariki Story World with Porirua Libraries โ twinkle, twinkle, little stars. ๐๐ฝ event details
Te Reo Mฤori Baby Band
FREE: 8 July, 10.30am - 11.00am
Join the Baby Band team at Porirua Libraries during Matariki. ๐๐ฝ event details
Hฤngi Under the Stars
TICKETS: 8 July, 5.00pm - 7.00pm. $17 per hฤngi
Join us for a hearty hฤngi, Matariki celebrations, and stories of the stars. ๐๐ฝ event details
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.9% Yes
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22.2% No
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1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesnโt 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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82.1% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below