When Riccarton Community Church wanted to give people in the area something to look forward, it decided to put on a street party.
That was nine years ago, and the party has been a roaring success ever since. Thousands turn out each year to enjoy the free entertainment and food, and the opportunity to get to know their neighbours a bit better.
This year's party will be on Sunday, 5th November, running from 11am to 1pm.
There'll be a live stage show, free food, face painting, prizes, pony rides, petting zoo, Devonshire teas, free clothing and toys, market stalls and more.
Just roll up to Elizabeth Street, near Division Street, to enjoy the day's fun.
If you’ve walked through Paeroa Reserve recently, you may have noticed the edges of the stream have been spruced up. Working bees were held in late August and early September to lay more wool mulch and plant further plants around the stream bank.
