Books, Bagels & Banter
Books, Bagels & Banter - a great weekend event for all the family!
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New & second-hand childrenās books, plus lots more
š© Bagels
Freshly made with a selection of toppings including Chocolate Heaven!
š¤ Banter
Stimulating guest speakers including Colleen Brown , author of well-known childrenās books āElvie the Sheepā and āVioletās Scarfā.
Plus moreā¦.
⢠Childrenās story time and colouring competition
⢠Vinyl records and puzzles for sale
⢠Silent auction
To book tickets for speaker events
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Opening hours
⢠Opening event: Friday 24th May, 6pm onwards
⢠Saturday 25th May, 9am to 5pm & Sunday 26th May, 9am to 4pm
NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga MÄori and Te Ao MÄori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Aucklandās only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? š°š²
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 itās 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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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
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