Blue Dragon Children's Foundation Book Fair 17 & 18 May 2025
Saturday 17 May from 9am to 6pm
Sunday 18 May from 9am to 3pm
All proceeds to Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, a charitable trust working with Vietnam’s poorest children to break the poverty cycle and to stop child trafficking.
Two ways you can contribute to this fantastic cause:
• Donate books, DVDs, CDs or puzzles/board games in good condition
• Come to the book fair and buy some bargain books, DVDs etc
How to make your donations:
• Drop your donations from Saturday 19 April, at Kennards Storage, 19 Hutt Road, in the downstairs area on the right-hand side, clearly labelled 'Blue Dragon'. Please, no books after Tuesday 13 May. Check website for opening hours.
• Only books in good condition: NO old atlases and NO academic text books, ex-library books, encyclopaedias and magazines.
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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73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.9% Hmm, maybe?
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9.9% Yes!
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?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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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% Yes
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47% No
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