Books, Bagels & Banter Speaker Announcement
2024 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT
We are delighted to announce this year’s line-up of
speakers:
OPENING EVENT SPEAKER – FRIDAY 24th MAY
Simon Wilson: Well-known award-winning journalist, Simon Wilson, will talk at our
opening night on ‘HomeGround: The story of a building that changes lives’.
SATURDAY LINE-UP – 25th MAY
Jenny Lynch: A former editor of the NZ Woman’s Weekly, Jenny will share her story of
writing her first novel in her eighties, ‘The Secrets They Kept’.
Geoff Scott: Acclaimed chef, Geoff Scott, will talk about his favourite cookbooks and how
they have influenced his cooking.
Colleen Brown: Community advocate and author, Colleen Brown, will share the back
story to her well-loved books ‘Violet’s Scarf’ and ‘The Bulford Kiwi’.
SUNDAY LINE-UP – SUNDAY 26th MAY
John Bluck: Writer, broadcaster and former Anglican Bishop and Dean of Christchurch
Cathedral, John will talk on his latest book ‘Becoming Pakeha – a Journey Between Two
Cultures.’
Tickets are required for each speaker and can be booked here:
events.humanitix.com...
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
Urgent plea to support local charity
Urgent plea for any who are able and willing to support a Glen Innes Charity through a fun event this friday.
The details are:
Live filming of "Happiness" Season 2
Date: Friday 27th March
Location: Glen Eden Playhouse Theathre
Address: Glen Eden Playhouse, 15 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, AUCKLAND
Time: 3.30pm - 8.30pm
Need to confirm attendees by tomorrow, wednesday. Please respond asap or ask friends and family that may like the experience.
"You’ll be seated in the theatre as part of the audience, reacting to the action happening on stage during filming. Because this is a production shoot, there will be breaks between takes. You’re welcome to bring something quiet to do during downtime, such as a book or knitting. Snacks and drinks will be available."
Please message me so we can add you under our MindBodySoul.Me registered charitable trust attendees.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this event 🙏
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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41.8% I avoid spending money on coffee
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42.2% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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