Books, Bagels & Banter
‘Books, Bagels & Banter’ Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May.
A weekend of books, delicious bagels and stimulating guest speakers. Our line-up of speakers includes award-winning journalist Simon Wilson, former editor of the NZ Woman’s Weekly Jenny Lynch, acclaimed NZ chef Geoff Scott, children’s author Colleen Brown and John Bluck, author and former Anglican Bishop and Dean of Christchurch Cathedral.
• Opening night with guest speaker Simon Wilson on Friday 24 May
• Books and bagels on sale from Saturday 25 May, 9am to 5pm and Sunday 26 May, 9am to 4pm
• To reserve a seat for the speaker events click here:
events.humanitix.com...
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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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72.3% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16% Hmm, maybe?
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11.8% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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