WHAT’S NEW - NGA MEA HOU IKA BAR Building on the success of the Oyster and Bubbles bar in 2016, the Gables House lawn has been transformed into an intimate space for those looking to indulge in some fine hors d’oeuvres and wine. Tickets are $30 per person and include two glasses of Alan Scott Cecilia Brut NV and Salmon three ways! There are four sessions available over the festival weekend and each session is 60 minutes. Spaces are limited and entry is restricted to ticket holders only, so head along to the Information Centre and they’ll let you know if tickets are still available.
WORLD OF WORDS Celebrate the written and spoken word with us as part of the new World of Words programme, which features artists, authors, poets, entrepreneurs and even a scientist and doctor duo. The line-up is a mixture of readings, presentations, interviews as well as a poetry slam and the aim of each session is to encourage ongoing and informed conversation.
See pages 22-24 for the full line-up and World of Words schedule.
REUSABLE COFFEE CUPS Back by popular demand! As part of the Zero Waste strategy, Shell NZ has designed reusable coffee cups. The cups will not only save on waste, but the funds raised from the sale of these cups will go to the Tiaki te Mauri o Parininihi Trust to help bring Ko-kako back to Taranaki. Ko-kako were once widespread throughout the lowland forests of Aoteaora, but predation and loss of habitat have taken a heavy toll. They’re famous for their haunting call, like deep ringing bells. Each reusable coffee cup purchase will help the Ko-kako call be heard again. Cups are available for purchase for $7 at all coffee outlets and at the WOStore.
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Image courtesy of Puke Ariki.
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Image courtesy of Puke Ariki.
