Books, Bagels & Banter
The countdown is on! Join us from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May for a weekend full of exciting events for everyone:
• Delicious Bagels: Enjoy fresh bagels served all weekend in the café.
• Second-Hand Books: Discover a stunning selection of high-quality books for all ages and interests.
• Silent Auction: Place your bids on collector’s items in our silent auction.
• Engaging Speakers: Be inspired by talks from Kennedy Warne and Rev Glynn Cardy.
• Children's Reading Room: Story time, colouring competitions and plenty of fun activities for the little ones.
• Proceeds from the event go to the Auckland City Mission and other local community initiatives . 📚❤️
👉 To reserve a place for the Opening night with Keynote speaker Kennedy Warne book at the office or events.humanitix.com...
👉 Hours
Thursday 22 May – Early bird book preview, 5:30–7pm, St Andrew’s Parish Centre, $20 entry
Friday 23 May – Opening Night with Kennedy Warne, from 6pm, St Andrew’s Church,
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 May – Book Fair Open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm both days, St Andrew’s Parish Centre
Sunday 25 May – 9:30am Service with guest preacher, Rev Glynn Cardy. Glynn will be signing copies of his latest book, ‘Pinches of Wisdom’ after the service
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A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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77.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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7.4% Hmm, maybe?
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14.8% Yes!
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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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
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