Movies in the Park: Opening of Pohe Island Playground
Come and celebrate the new Pohe Island Playground with us! We're holding a special event with an outdoor screening of THE JUNGLE BOOK (2016). There will be a festive atmosphere with food trucks, a big LED screen and of course, the best new playground in the District.
This FREE event held at William Fraser Memorial Reserve is suitable for the whole family. Bring along a picnic blanket or seating and find a spot to settle in. There will be some food trucks on site or feel free to bring your own picnic.
There is parking nearby on Pohe Island Road, or consider walking and cycling (the playground is on the Hātea Loop).
2:00pm: Official opening of playground
3:00pm: Screening of THE JUNGLE BOOK (2016 | PG | 1:46 mins)
This event is smoke free, vape free and alcohol-free.
Accessibility information: Closed captions / subtitles on film, wheelchair access, accessible toilets, viewing area.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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40.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.8% No, I enjoy it
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
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