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🌟 2025 Keynote Speaker Announcement 🌟
We are thrilled to announce this year’s keynote speaker for Books, Bagels & Banter 2025!
OPENING EVENT SPEAKER – FRIDAY 23rd MAY
Kennedy Warne
Co-founder of New Zealand Geographic in 1988 and editor for 15 years, Kennedy has authored over … View more🌟 2025 Keynote Speaker Announcement 🌟
We are thrilled to announce this year’s keynote speaker for Books, Bagels & Banter 2025!
OPENING EVENT SPEAKER – FRIDAY 23rd MAY
Kennedy Warne
Co-founder of New Zealand Geographic in 1988 and editor for 15 years, Kennedy has authored over five books. His latest, Soundings: Diving for Stories in the Beckoning Sea, chronicles his underwater adventures as a National Geographic reporter. Kennedy is also the outdoors and environment correspondent for RNZ’s Nine to Noon, presenting the segment Off the Beaten Track. In addition to his work for adults, Kennedy has written two children’s books in collaboration with illustrator Heather Hunt – The Cuckoo and the Warbler and It’s My Egg: And You Can’t Have It. He also contributes to the Māori-Pasifika magazine e-Tangata.
Join us for an evening with Kennedy as he shares his stories and insights.
🎟️ Reserve your place at events.humanitix.com/books-bagels-banter
📅 Friday 23rd May, 6pm
SUNDAY 25th MAY – 9.30am service
Glynn Cardy: Glynn has been a church minister for over 40 years, including Vicar of St Andrew’s from 1993 to 2004. He has written regularly for newspapers and magazines on spirituality and has published three books, including his latest, Pinches of Wisdom, which Glynn will discuss at the 9.30am service on Sunday 25th May.
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🏃♀️ The countdown is on—only one week until the school holidays begin!
Not leaving Auckland for the April Holidays? Don’t miss out on our action-packed programmes!
Choose from: Multi-activity fun with fresh themed activities every day, including a trip to the Odysseum sensory … View more🏃♀️ The countdown is on—only one week until the school holidays begin!
Not leaving Auckland for the April Holidays? Don’t miss out on our action-packed programmes!
Choose from: Multi-activity fun with fresh themed activities every day, including a trip to the Odysseum sensory maze🏐 Netball skills for all levels ⚡ Or combine them both for the ultimate holiday experience!
Held in at Windmill Park, Mt Eden
Spots are filling up fast—secure your child’s place today before it’s too late! 🎉😱
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The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're … View moreThe Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!
Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.
Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
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We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this … View moreWe've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.
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The ‘70s are back in fashion at the Red Cross Shop K Road 🪩
📍191 Karangahape Road
📞 093778072
Mon-Fri: 9.00am to 5.30pm
Sat: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Sun: 9.30am to 6.00pm
Coal Range Baking at Highwic
Watch as our volunteers recreate traditional Victorian recipes as well as modern favourites on the Shacklock coal range in the Highwic kitchen, built in the 1870s. You might even get to taste the final product!
Due to issues with the coal range the session on … View moreCoal Range Baking at Highwic
Watch as our volunteers recreate traditional Victorian recipes as well as modern favourites on the Shacklock coal range in the Highwic kitchen, built in the 1870s. You might even get to taste the final product!
Due to issues with the coal range the session on Wednesday 2nd of April has been cancelled.
When: First Wednesday of the month:
Wednesday 7 May
Wednesday 4 June
Wednesday 2 July
Wednesday 6 August
Wednesday 3 September
Wednesday 1 October
Wednesday 5 November
Wednesday 3 December
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Cost: Normal entry: Adults $10, Children free
Free for HNZPT Members
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute your time to a cause that truly matters?
We're seeking … View moreAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute your time to a cause that truly matters?
We're seeking Volunteer Area Coordinators to help organize collection sites and volunteer collectors in your area for SPCA Fill the Bucket appeal on Friday 30 May and Saturday 31 May.
SPCA’s Fill the Bucket Appeal is a vital fundraising event that directly supports our mission to protect and care for animals across New Zealand. As an Area Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring its success by assisting our Events Team with volunteer management, overseeing rosters, and coordinating collection sites in your designated area.
This year's Street Appeal takes place on Friday, May 30th and Saturday May 31st. If you're passionate about making a difference, we’d love to have you on board!
Click the link below to find out more and apply!
Free couch
Pick up from 22 Sherwood Ave, Grey Lynn
Must be collected by Sunday 6 April as moving house
No holds, first in gets it!
Stunning arrival at the Red Cross Shop K Road - couture wedding dress by NZ designer Kevin Berkahn 🤍
📍191 Karangahape Road
📞 093778072
Mon-Fri: 9.00am to 5.30pm
Sat: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Sun: 9.30am to 6.00pm
🍁Prepare for an action-packed April school holidays with The Village Square Trust!
From exciting activates to hands on crafts, our Autumn School Holiday Programme offers two weeks of fun, adventure, and creativity for your little ones. 🍂🎨🌳
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Create a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step … View moreCreate a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Auckland Central Police have cleared out two apartments full of stolen property, resulting in four arrests.
In the process an excess of 80 stolen items, including 13 electric scooters, have been recovered by Police.
Auckland Central Area Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says an investigation … View moreAuckland Central Police have cleared out two apartments full of stolen property, resulting in four arrests.
In the process an excess of 80 stolen items, including 13 electric scooters, have been recovered by Police.
Auckland Central Area Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says an investigation has been underway into a series of burglaries at businesses and apartments in the city over the past month.
On Wednesday morning, the City Tactical Crime Unit along with the Beat Team and Police Support Unit executed two search warrants.
“Operation Rocket homed in on two apartments within a Hobson Street complex,” Inspector Tetzlaff says.
“Inside our teams came across an Aladdin’s cave of stolen property and it’s going to take some time to work through where everything has come from.”
Amongst the find was 13 electric scooters, an assortment of power tools and other electronic valuables.
Some of the power tools have been linked to a North Shore burglary in 2019, Inspector Tetzlaff says.
Four people at the addresses have been arrested and charged.
“Charges laid at this point relate to two burglaries at a Wellesley Street business, and a Union Street apartment last month,” he says.
Those charged are two men, aged 28 and 36, and two women, aged 35 and 41.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with two counts of burglary. He has also been charged with the aggravated robbery of an electric scooter in January.
A 41-year-old woman faces two charges of burglary. The other two arrested face charges of receiving stolen property.
Separately, a 47-year-old woman was located during search warrants in possession of methamphetamine and charged accordingly.
“The team working on Operation Rocket are continuing with their enquiries and further charges cannot be ruled out at this stage,” Inspector Tetzlaff says.
“Burglary is a serious offence and brings with it a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.
“It’s a fantastic outcome as our team continue to work hard in holding this offending to account.”
Those charged are now before the Auckland District Court.
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