616 days ago

Books, Bagels & Banter Speaker Announcement

Karen Ross from St Andrew's Church Epsom

2024 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT
We are delighted to announce this year’s line-up of
speakers:
OPENING EVENT SPEAKER – FRIDAY 24th MAY

Simon Wilson: Well-known award-winning journalist, Simon Wilson, will talk at our
opening night on ‘HomeGround: The story of a building that changes lives’.
SATURDAY LINE-UP – 25th MAY
Jenny Lynch: A former editor of the NZ Woman’s Weekly, Jenny will share her story of
writing her first novel in her eighties, ‘The Secrets They Kept’.
Geoff Scott: Acclaimed chef, Geoff Scott, will talk about his favourite cookbooks and how
they have influenced his cooking.
Colleen Brown: Community advocate and author, Colleen Brown, will share the back
story to her well-loved books ‘Violet’s Scarf’ and ‘The Bulford Kiwi’.
SUNDAY LINE-UP – SUNDAY 26th MAY
John Bluck: Writer, broadcaster and former Anglican Bishop and Dean of Christchurch
Cathedral, John will talk on his latest book ‘Becoming Pakeha – a Journey Between Two
Cultures.’
Tickets are required for each speaker and can be booked here:
events.humanitix.com...

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More messages from your neighbours
2 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 20.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.1% Complete
  • 69.5% Nah - not for me
    69.5% Complete
675 votes
3 hours ago

🎉The Riddler wants to hear from you 🫵

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

🧩 Got a riddle that can stump your Neighbourly community? Share your brain teasers with us and watch your neighbours scratch their heads 😕🤔❓

Send us your tricky puzzles!

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12 hours ago

Morning Aches Are Optional - Let’s Start the Year Sleeping Better

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Newmarket

Hey neighbours,

Waking up with sore shoulders and stiff mornings? Here’s the plot twist - it might actually be your mattress (and pillow) letting you down.

It’s the perfect time to upgrade. New Year, New Bed! Our Boxing Day Sale is still on, so why not treat yourself to a mattress that actually supports you and helps you wake up refreshed? Side sleeper? Back sleeper? Tossing and turning? We’ve got tips and solutions for every kind of snoozer.

Don’t settle for mornings that hurt, your bed should work with you, not against you. Curious about how your mattress could be affecting your shoulders? Check out our blog: beds4u.co.nz...

Find your nearest Beds4U store here: beds4u.co.nz/store-locator
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz/boxing-day

Here’s to starting 2026 waking up refreshed, because mornings should feel amazing!

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