Take the time to do something you’d really love to do this Labour Weekend – we have a few suggestions for you.

Make this weekend your superhero. Saturday, Sunday and this long weekend Monday are the days that can swoop in and save the rest of your week. make the most of your three-day weekend.

It’s your last chance to vote for your favourite Eat.Taste.Central dish. Have you tasted, enjoyed and voted for your hero dish yet? Eat.Taste.Central is Central Otago’s annual celebration of our amazing food, wine and beverages. Taste, experience, get out and have fun enjoying some of Central Otago’s best food and wine - then vote for your favourite dishes in the Peoples’ Choice Award.

If you’re looking for some ideas on which of all the wonderful entries you should taste, check out our regular Behind the Dish series each Wednesday which is saved in Our People section.

It's where we interview the chefs who created the dishes, discover their inspiration, what makes it local and why we should taste it.

Can’t decide? They all sound amazing? Don’t worry - there’s still time to get through the menu. Eat.Taste.Central runs until October 25. Don’t forget to vote!

Visit Eat.Taste.Central for more information.

Central’s famous Giant Plant Sale is back. Otago Polytechnic’s Central Campus Nursery Giant Plant Sale is on today, Friday, opening at 12pm sharp at the campus in Cromwell. Be there early to nab the best plants. Make sure to bring your own bag or box, and don't forget your mask.

Entry is from Richards Beach Road; there’s parking available, just follow the signs.

Have fun at the local markets. There’s a Labour Weekend market day at the Ranfurly Holiday Park on Saturday, starting from 10.00am. You’ll find gifts, plants, baking, car boot sales and much more.

Then on Sunday, get out to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct for the first Farmers’ and Craft market for the season. Enjoy local produce and beautiful crafts. Plan your Christmas presents early!

Have fun this weekend, stay safe and well, and help make summer great again.

Visit our What's On Guide for more. There’s arts, crafts, saffron and wine tastings all on offer.