Open Saturday - costumes for Halloween!
The Northland Toy Library will be open Saturday 28 October 9:30-11:45am in St Annes Church Hall (Cnr Randwick and Northland Rd).
We have lots of costumes if you are looking for something for Halloween.
Also lots of outdoor equipment (including toy cars, bikes, scooters) as well as Lego, Duplo, board games, Brain Box kits, jigsaw puzzles, marble runs, baby toys, role play equipment and lots lots more!
Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...
Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.
Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.
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And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.
The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.
The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'
Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!
🌟Matariki Celebration at Marsden!🌟
Join us on Friday 21 June to celebrate Matariki. This special event is open to the entire community, so mark your calendars and bring your whānau and friends!
Experience:
🎶 live performances
🍽️ food trucks and kai stalls
🎨 a fluorescent art installation in collaboration with our Artist in Residence, Lori Davis, alongside her exhibition
✨ Matariki-inspired activities including star gazing and harakeke weaving
...and much more!
Wrap up warm, indulge in delicious kai, gaze at the stars through telescopes, and embrace the spirit of Matariki as we gather together to honour our tūpuna, give thanks for our blessings, and look forward to new beginnings.
Nau mai, haere mai. All are welcome! 🙌🏽
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