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304 days ago

Love is Love: Reading competition

Michelle from Highland Park

Take 3 romance books
1 - 29 February 2024​
Win prizes and find new books that make your heart happy – for free!

Whether you adore love stories or are just flirting with the genre, February is your chance to delve into romance novels and be in to win!

The lucky winner receives everything you need for a summer of romantic picnics! Your picnic pack includes an insulated picnic basket and bottle carrier, picnic blanket, outdoor crockery/cutlery, a cheeseboard set and a whopping $100 Countdown gift card.

Two runners-up will win a special Mitre 10 Mega ‘shop and flirt’ $100 gift card.

How to enter
Throughout February, borrow three romance novels from any of our libraries or our Libby and OverDrive eCollections. You'll automatically go in the draw to win – it’s that easy!

The more romances you read, the more chances you have to win, so fill your library card with love! 

This competition is in celebration of the fabulous Auckland Pride Festival. We're celebrating love in all its diversity, so look out for our romance displays and curated reading lists that will tickle your fancy, no matter what (or who) you fancy!

Don't have a library card?
Your free library card gives you access to thousands of books, films, e-books, audiobooks, research collections and much more! Sign up online for free or visit your local library today.

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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 76.6% Yes
    76.6% Complete
  • 22.1% No
    22.1% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
1715 votes