Book donations wanted for Great Auckland Bargain Book Sale
Hi neighbours,
I'm a volunteer for the Great Auckland Bargain Book Sale which will be holding its 30th sale at Barfoot & Thompson Stadium on the 1st and 2nd of November.
We are accepting donations of books, puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs and vinyl records in good condition.
We accept:
Good condition, re-sellable fiction and non-fiction books
Children’s books
DVDs and CDs
Puzzles and games
Records & vinyl
Save the dates:
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025 at Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, 203 Kohimarama Road.
The drop-off location is behind Barfoot & Thompson Stadium (see the map). Gates open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.
OR, books can be dropped off to me in Parnell - message me to arrange a time.
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