5 things to do this weekend
1 MOTHER’S DAY: Mum’s are pretty special and tomorrow is their day so maybe treat her to breakfast in bed or make her the yummy recipe on page 8. Or head to the Old Packhouse Kerikeri, they have an awesome day planned for Mother’s Day. Sweet Treat Platters incl. coffee for only $10 per person to have in the cafe or take away. During Sunday they aim to give mum's a break from their little darlings. There will be play areas within the cafe and market, plus bouncy castles, Caro's farmyard petting animals and more, giving Mums time to have a coffee with friends and family, relax, while children are busy and entertained.
2 DINOSAURS: The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery is back. It is a two-hour interactive dinosaur walk through that brings prehistoric times alive again. Come and explore the prehistoric ages and discover over 30 lifelike dinosaurs. You don't want to miss the crowd favourite Tyrannosaurus Rex, the 12m long neck of Brachiosaurus or the much raved about robotic raptors! Get ready to be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return and come alive before your eyes. Today 3-5pm and tomorrow 12-2pm at William Fraser Memorial Park, Whangarei. For more information go to eventfinda.co.nz
3 MOVIE: The Sunday night movie is Men In Black: International screening at 8pm on Three. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Liam Neeson and EmmaThompson.
4 TV SHOW: If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the new homegrownshow Vegas, filmed in the Bay of Plenty and featuring Rotorua actors such as Cian White. Watch it on TVNZ OnDemand ahead of Monday’s episode on 2.
5 MARKET: Check out the Mangonui market 9-1.30pm today. Lots of local produce and goods. Olive oil, kauri and other wooden products, jewellery, knitting, local produce, homemade jams and pickles, artwork.