Books, Bagels & Banter: Exclusive Preview & Opening Night
📚✨ 2 Key Dates for Books, Bagels & Banter: Exclusive Preview & Opening Night! ✨📚
1. Exclusive Preview of Books Before the Fair Opens!
Be the first to explore the incredible selection of books at Books, Bagels & Banter! Join us for an exclusive preview evening, shop early, and find your next great read.
📅 Thursday 22 May
🕠 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 St Andrew’s Church Hall, 100 St Andrew’s Road, Epsom, Auckland
💰 Entry: $20
2. Opening Night with Kennedy Warne – A Night to Remember!
Don’t miss the opening night of Books, Bagels & Banter! On Friday 23 May, we’re delighted to welcome Kennedy Warne, acclaimed author and founder of NZ Geographic, who will share an inspiring keynote. Enjoy drinks, nibbles and great conversation!
📅 Friday 23 May
🕕 6:00pm
📍 St Andrew’s Church, 100 St Andrew’s Road, Epsom, Auckland
💰 Suggested Koha: $30
👉 Reserve your spot for the opening night at the church office or by booking online:
events.humanitix.com...
👉 Proceeds support the Auckland City Mission and other local community initiatives.
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 Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Auckland’s 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.
Carol service
All are welcome to come to St Thomas church, 7 pm Friday 19 December, for our Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
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