Books, Bagels & Banter
πβ¨ Get Ready for Books, Bagels & Banter 2025! β¨π
βοΈ Key Information
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Friday Night Opening Event β 23 May from 6:00 pm
π€ Keynote Speaker: Kennedy Warne β Author, radio commentator, and founder of New Zealand Geographic
π Weekend Book Fair β Saturday 24 May & Sunday 25 May, 9 am β 3 pm
π₯― The cafΓ© will be serving delicious bagels, including gluten & dairy-free options.
βͺ Sunday Service β 25 May at 9:30 am
π Preacher: Revd Glynn Cardy sharing insights from his latest book, Pinches of Wisdom. Morning tea to follow in the Parish Centre.
βοΈ How to Support the Event
π Reserve Your Seat β Reserve your place at the Friday night opening event by reserving online or seeing Karen at the office o
π Donate Books β Contribute good-quality books (no encyclopaedias, atlases, magazines, or readers' digests).
π Volunteer at the Event β Sign-up sheets are available at the back of the church.
π’ Help Spread the Word β Share this post with your friends and family
π #BooksBagelsBanter #EpsomEvents #AucklandBookFair #KennedyWarne
FRESH XMAS TREES THIS MORNING
Santa is back after being blown off course, and so are the trees. We are expecting a busy day at Poppa Jim's, so don't be disappointed; get down early for the best selection.
Popa Jim's Xmas Trees
175 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn
From 10 am
Itit-bity Trees - $45
Iti Trees from $60 - $75
Puku Nui Trees from $110 - $125
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? π°π²
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 itβs 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
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 youβre 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 weβre curiousβ¦
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If youβre keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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