Bookfest 2023
Where: Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Date & Times: Saturday 6 May 9am-5pm & Sunday 7 May 9am-3pm
Giant Charity Book Sale. Over 100,000 books to choose from as well as magazines, games, jigsaws, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records (No Audio or Video tapes). Books in over 35 categories to suit all tastes.
Come along and make your pre-winter selections at this major event which has been held in Upper Hutt for 27 years. Proceeds are for the benefit of the community in various ways. Organised and run by Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust.
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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72.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.7% Hmm, maybe?
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11.1% 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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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!
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