Books, Bagels & Banter
The countdown is on! Join us from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May for a weekend full of exciting events for everyone:
• Delicious Bagels: Enjoy fresh bagels served all weekend in the café.
• Second-Hand Books: Discover a stunning selection of high-quality books for all ages and interests.
• Silent Auction: Place your bids on collector’s items in our silent auction.
• Engaging Speakers: Be inspired by talks from Kennedy Warne and Rev Glynn Cardy.
• Children's Reading Room: Story time, colouring competitions and plenty of fun activities for the little ones.
• Proceeds from the event go to the Auckland City Mission and other local community initiatives . 📚❤️
👉 To reserve a place for the Opening night with Keynote speaker Kennedy Warne book at the office or events.humanitix.com...
👉 Hours
Thursday 22 May – Early bird book preview, 5:30–7pm, St Andrew’s Parish Centre, $20 entry
Friday 23 May – Opening Night with Kennedy Warne, from 6pm, St Andrew’s Church,
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 May – Book Fair Open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm both days, St Andrew’s Parish Centre
Sunday 25 May – 9:30am Service with guest preacher, Rev Glynn Cardy. Glynn will be signing copies of his latest book, ‘Pinches of Wisdom’ after the service
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
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 it’s 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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53.5% Yes
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46.5% No
Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? 🚗🛒
I think we’ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!
So here’s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Keen for an update? The Post has you covered
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 you’re 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 we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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