Books, Bagels & Banter
📚🥯🎤✨ Books, Bagels & Banter 2025 – Get Involved! ✨🎤🥯📚
Preparations are well underway, and we can’t wait to reveal this year’s speakers soon!
As always, the success of Books, Bagels & Banter relies on the generous support of our parish community. Here’s how you can help:
📖 Donate Your Unwanted Books
Drop off good-quality books at the office (Tues–Fri, 9:30am–12:30pm) or in the blue box at the back of the church. No encyclopaedias, atlases, magazines, or Reader’s Digests, please.
📚 Help Sort Books
A big thank you to everyone who has helped so far! We still have plenty to sort—if you can spare an hour or two, join us in the church hall on Wednesday between 9.30am–12 noon.
📢 Spread the Word!
We’d love your help in promoting the event—tell your friends, family, book clubs and colleagues. Pick up flyers at the back of the church or share this post to your friends and family.
Thank you for your support! 💙 #BooksBagelsBanter #CommunityEvent #SupportLocal #GetInvolved #BooksAndBagels
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
Ryman Village Open Days
Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm
Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
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