Author: Ethan Avison
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Celebrate Matariki on Jackson Street
Celebrate Matariki on Jackson Street Join the Matariki Mask Hunt these school holidays Honouring our past, celebrating our present, inspiring our future. These July school holidays, bring the tamariki to Petone and discover the story of Matariki along Jackson Street. Over 30 Matariki stars are in windows up and down the street (you need to…
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Your Guide to Sustainable Shopping on Jackson Street
Your Guide to Sustainable Shopping on Jackson Street Photo by David Klein Some of the best finds on Jackson Street are the ones you never set out to look for. A jacket that fits like it was made for you. A record you’d forgotten you loved. A piece of furniture with a story already built…
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2026 Easter & School Holiday Experiences
Looking for easy ways to keep the kids entertained, pick up something special for Easter, or enjoy a relaxed outing in Petone? Jackson Street is packed with family-friendly experiences over the Easter period and throughout the school holidays, with activities, treats, and local shops that make it simple to plan a great day out.
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Walk of Champions 2025
Celebrating Our Sporting Heroes Petone’s Walk of Champions, located along the historic Jackson Street, is a unique and growing tribute to the town’s proud sporting legacy. Featuring 150 bronze plaques embedded in the footpath, it honours more than 200 local athletes who have represented New Zealand or achieved national success across a wide range of…