5 things to do this weekend

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IN THE CINEMA: Brad Pitt stars in Bullet Train as an unlucky assassin whose latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe on the world’s fastest train.

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GARDEN: Plant sale, 10am to 1pm tomorrow at Te Puna Quarry Park. Plants, seeds, garden ideas and equipment. Bring cash for stalls and bags/boxes for plants. Free entry.

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QUIZ: Don’t let the Muggles get you down. Instead, head to Gee Quiz’s Harry Potter quiz at World’s End tomorrow. Teams will play for an awesome swath of prizes, and the winners will book a place in the national championship in Wellington. Entry is $90 a team for up to six players.

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HOMEMADE SWEETS: It’s time to crack the Edmonds Cookery Book, a staple in many Kiwi homes, and reaquaint yourself with sweet treat favourites such as coconut ice, and

Grin is saving the day for Kiwi kids’ smiles with its ‘Share a Grin’ campaign. Until the end of August, buy a Grin toothbrush and they’ll pay it forward by donating a toothbrush to a Kiwi kid in need. To celebrate, essence has one Grin oral care pack to giveaway, containing both adult and kids’ products. To enter email your name, address, and phone number with GRIN in the subject line to essencebop@nzme.co.nz, by 3pm August 15. The winner will be contacted directly by the essence team. chocolate fudge. A great way to introduce kids to cooking.

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STREAMING: Buzz Lightyear travels through space and time and teams up with some rookies to face a familiar foe. The film is streaming now on Disney+.