Books, Bagels & Banter
‘Books, Bagels & Banter’ Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May.
A weekend of books, delicious bagels and stimulating guest speakers. Our line-up of speakers includes award-winning journalist Simon Wilson, former editor of the NZ Woman’s Weekly Jenny Lynch, acclaimed NZ chef Geoff Scott, children’s author Colleen Brown and John Bluck, author and former Anglican Bishop and Dean of Christchurch Cathedral.
• Opening night with guest speaker Simon Wilson on Friday 24 May
• Books and bagels on sale from Saturday 25 May, 9am to 5pm and Sunday 26 May, 9am to 4pm
• To reserve a seat for the speaker events click here:
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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
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
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