1443 days ago

Santa Claus to visit Old Government Buildings

Reporter Community News

With 22 chimneys to choose from, even Santa Claus will be impressed with Old Government Buildings in Wellington as the venue for a new heritage Christmas market from 18 to 20 December.
The country’s largest wooden building, completed in 1876, is managed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. This year it will host its first Ngā Rama Wherikoriko Pō me Te Mākete Kirihimete Night Lights and Christmas Market to celebrate the creative talents of the community. Visitors to the market will experience a Christmas wonderland in magical lights, with traditional Christmas carols, a twilight market with food and goods stalls – all set against a stunning heritage backdrop.
The market will have a real family focus and run from 5pm to 10pm from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December. Shane McAlister from, The Ukulele Institute will MC the show, and perform along with a team of other talented artists, including, Orpheus Choir Wellington performing on Sunday 20th.

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Calling All Puzzle Masters! Can You Solve This?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?

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15 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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