Kate Hawkesby: The buzz of summer has begun

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Oct 23, 2023 · 3m

How good is a long weekend?

And is Labour weekend not one of the best? It’s the downhill slide to Christmas, which by the way is just nine Fridays away now.

It’s heading into summer, it’s just a vibe. I notice people had an extra spring in their step – the sun was shining, the AB’s won a place in the final, we had two good games of rugby to watch in fact, there just seemed a real buzz over the weekend. I’m sure great weather helps, especially after the winter we’ve had.

But I always think Labour weekend signals just how crazy busy the summer season may get if you live anywhere near a tourist…