196 days ago

Bookarama is Back for 2025!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

๐Ÿ“š ๐—•๐—ข๐—ข๐—ž๐—”๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐—” ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—•๐—”๐—–๐—ž ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ!
Weโ€™re collecting now โ€” and we need your good condition:
๐Ÿ“–Books
๐ŸงฉPuzzles
๐ŸŽฒGames
๐Ÿ’ฟDVDs, CDs, and LPs
๐Ÿ” Clear out your shelves and help support a great cause!

๐Ÿ“ Drop-off details: Visit: bookarama.co.nz โ€” then click โ€œDonationsโ€ in the menu
๐Ÿ“ž Need help with collection?
Carole: 021 253 4899 or Malcolm: 021 771 270

๐Ÿ“… Event: 1โ€“5 October at Howick College

Image and info credit: The Rotary Club of Howick

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

๐Ÿ’ก A Little Brain Buzz for Youโšก

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I have two faces, but show you only one.
I once had guests, but now have none.
Iโ€™m rarely bloody and seldom blue.
Iโ€™m often promised and sometimes new

(Trev from Tamatea kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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6 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.3% Inside!
    76.3% Complete
  • 23.8% On top!
    23.8% Complete
1120 votes
4 days ago

Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? โ˜•

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. Weโ€™ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and itโ€™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 โš–๏ธ

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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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? โ˜•
  • 42.5% I avoid spending money on coffee
    42.5% Complete
  • 41.2% I still indulge at my local cafe
    41.2% Complete
  • 16.3% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
    16.3% Complete
294 votes