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...
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
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
Poll: Are you a Te Huia fan?
All three Hamilton MPs appear to be united behind the retention of the Te Huia passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland, as well as potentially expanding it to Tauranga.
But whether Hamilton East’s Ryan Hamilton, Hamilton West’s Tama Potaka and soon-to-be Labour list MP Georgie Dansey have the combined power to shunt transport minister Chris Bishop and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon onto their line of thinking remains to be seen.
Are you a Te Huia fan? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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81.6% Yes
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18.4% No
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