“Honey House Café open for business” (Kerikeri) HNZ Media Release

December 1 heralds the first day of summer; and for fans of great café experiences it also marks the return of a favourite Kerikeri institution – the Honey House Café down by the historic Stone Store.

Aficionados of excellent coffee and fresh, delicious food can once again enjoy the offerings of the Honey House, while also using the café’s picnic blankets and cushions to enjoy a riverside picnic – without all the hassle of having to bring your own picnic gear.

“Our trained baristas will be using Vivace coffee beans again this summer, which are roasted and packed in Christchurch,” says the Manager of the Kerikeri Mission Station, Liz Bigwood.

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“TUTIRA, THE LEGACY OF WILLIAM GUTHRIE SMITH SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2015” Historic Places Hawke’s Bay Heritage Coach Tour

The Coach departs from
Havelock North: Martin Place at 11:30 am
Taradale: Pettigrew Green Arena, Gloucester Street at 12:05 am
Returning by 5:00 pm.
Cost : $35.00 Per person for members of Historic Places Hawke’s Bay
$45 per person for non members (or $35.00 if you join HPHB on the day).
Further enquiries: Philip Irwin, 8700513 or Susan Lopdell, 8446697

TUTIRA, THE LEGACY OF WILLIAM GUTHRIE SMITH
SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2015

A remarkable New Zealander, a remarkable legacy. William Herbert Guthrie Smith died on the 4th July 1940 and is buried at Tutira. He left the 2000 acres that remained of the station in trust to the New Zealand public as an educational and recreational reserve. Spread over 90 hectares in rolling Hawke’s Bay hill country and overlooking the picturesque Lake Tutira, is the Guthrie Smith Arboretum.

The afternoon’s programme will involve a talk by one of the Trustees, visiting the Homestead garden, the 1950 Tutira Church, “the Hangar”, providing an interesting backdrop of bush to the homestead, and time to wander over some of the trails.

“Warner’s Hotel could rise again in Christchurch’s Cathedral Square” : The Press (Online Article)

Warner's Hotel could rise again in Christchurch's Cathedral Square  : The Press
"Host Hotels and Resorts, based in Maryland in the United States has applied to the Christchurch City Council for resource consent to replicate Warner's."
"While the drawings provided to the council lacked the historic veranda that originally extended out over Cathedral Square, the company had not ruled out reinstating it. The ornate veranda was rescued at the time of demolition and was in storage."

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/74240850/warners-hotel-could-rise-again-in-christchurchs-cathedral-square

“Highwic launches its new Christmas Garden Festival” November 21-22 HNZ Media Release

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November 4
MEDIA RELEASE

Highwic launches its new Christmas Garden Festival

Highwic will burst into flower once again this spring – this time combining a floral extravaganza with all the fun of the festive season.

The first-ever Highwic Christmas Garden Festival takes place on the weekend of November 21-22 and builds on Highwic’s Sweet Pea Festivals of previous years. (more…)