16 x New Zealand picture books bundle 1980’s and 1990’s
A unique opportunity to buy16 picture books by New Zealand authors. Pick up from Blockhouse Bay.
Descriptions as follows:
But what did we get for Grandpa? / David Ling, illustrated by Dick Frizzell 1983 - hardback in great condition
The clay boy/ Ron Bacon illustrated by Chris Gaskin 1989. - hardback in pristine as new condition
Three surprises for Hemi/ Ron Bacon , illustrated by Anita Vink 1990 - hardback in very good condition
Mr Smudge’s thirsty day / Jonathan Gunson 1985 - hardback in good condition. Some foxing on first and last pages
The oldest tree / Kathryn Guthrie. Illustrated by Anne de Silva 1986- hardback in excellent condition
Birthday Rain/ Dorothy Butler, illustrated by Gabriela Klepatski 1993. - hardback in as new condition
Lucky for some/ Dorothy Butler, illustrated by Lyn Kriegler 1990 - hardback in great condition
What a birthday/ Dorothy Butler, illustrated by Lyn Kriegler 1996 - paperback signed and gifted by Dorothy Butler. Good condition, inside covers foxed
Duckat/ Galen Gordon, illustrated by Chris Gaskin 1992 - hardback in great condition. Bit of fading on cover and spine
Toby builds a room/ Jonathan Gunson 1992 - paperback in excellent condition
Hemi and the shorty pyjamas/ Joan de Hamel, illustrated by Lyn Kriegler 1996 - paperback in excellent condition
Lily and the present/ Christine Ross 1992 - paperback in excellent condition
Jane and the dragon/ Martin Baynton 1988 - paperback. Some scribble in pencil inside front. Name written in ink. Good condition.
Hutu and Kawa find an island/ Avis Acres 1992 reprint from 1955 book. - Good condition.
Rodney rat and the sunken treasure/ Michelanne Forster and Graeme Kyle 1983 - paperback, a bit scruffy
The choosing day/ Jennifer Beck, illustrated by Robyn Belton -1989 paperback - ex-library in worn condition.
Auckland Transport----Free weekend travel for kids Making family outings easier
Did you know kids aged 5 to 15 can ride buses, trains, and ferries for FREE every weekend and public holiday with an AT HOP card?
But wait, there’s more! Load a child concession onto your child’s MyAT account and unlock 40% off weekday travel too. Managing their HOP card is super easy: create an AT HOP profile under your MyAT account, enter their birthday, and you’re good to go.
So, grab those HOP cards, tag on, and start exploring, because family adventures shouldn’t come with a price tag!
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Great news for Auckland’s tertiary students!
From 14 December, tertiary students will enjoy even bigger savings! The tertiary discount is increasing from 20% to 40% off AT HOP adult fares on buses, trains, and most ferries.
If you already have a tertiary concession loaded on your AT HOP card, there’s nothing you need to do, the increased discount will be applied automatically.
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Summer Rail Upgrades
27 December 2025 to 28 January 2026
We’re upgrading your rail network this summer as we get closer to more trains, more often, when City Rail Link opens up in 2026.
27 December – 18 January: Full rail network closure.
9 – 26 January: Partial rail network closure.
27 – 28 January: Full network closure for City Rail Link testing.
Rail replacement buses will be available throughout the summer rail upgrades to keep you moving.
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IKEA Sylvia Park – What to Expect Now That It’s Open
If you’re planning a visit to IKEA Sylvia Park, consider taking public transport.
Train: Eastern Line - it's about 19 minutes from Waitematā to Sylvia Park.
Bus: Six routes serve the area. Five stop directly at Sylvia Park shopping centre, and another stops on Carbine Road, close to IKEA.
For bulky purchases, home delivery is available to help reduce congestion and parking queues.
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Enjoy the festive season without the fuss.
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Jetstar Christmas sale launches with 45,000 cheap fares from $48
Jetstar has launched a Christmas sale with 45,000 discounted domestic and international fares across 13 routes.
The airline’s Christmas sale began just after midnight, with one-way domestic fares available from as low as $48 and international fares from $142.
Travel dates vary per route but include early March to early September for domestic and early February to late August for international.
Jetstar’s head of New Zealand, Shelley Musk, said the airline was prepared for a record summer of flying in New Zealand.
“We’re gearing up for our busiest Christmas and New Year peak ever, with almost 700,000 customers expected to fly to and from New Zealand over December and January,” she said.
Air New Zealand estimated 1.6 million passengers will be travelling domestically around New Zealand this summer season.
“Queenstown will see 260,000 customers travel to and from the region while Nelson is gearing up for 150,000 customers, and Dunedin 110,000,” Air New Zealand general manager airports Kate Boyer said.
Boyer said the busiest day for domestic travel is Friday, December 19 with up to 32,000 travellers expected to fly, followed by Sunday 21, Monday 22 and Tuesday 23, with up to 31,000 customers taking to the skies each day.
This year, Jetstar launched five new domestic and transtasman routes, including Hamilton to Sydney and Christchurch to Cairns, while Hamilton to Christchurch and Brisbane to Queenstown flights will commence next year.
Jetstar’s domestic routes on sale
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● Auckland to Wellington from $48
● Christchurch to Wellington from $52
● Christchurch to Hamilton from $53
● Wellington to Queenstown from $53
● Auckland to Christchurch from $59
● Auckland to Dunedin from $72
● Auckland to Queenstown from $72
Jetstar’s international routes on sale
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● Hamilton to Sydney from $142
● Auckland to Sunshine Coast from $162
● Hamilton to Gold Coast from $169
● Dunedin to Gold Coast from $179
● Auckland to Rarotonga from $189
● Christchurch to Cairns from $199
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