Kapiti Combined Lions Book Fair
📚 The Lions Monster Bookfair is back this weekend!! 🦁
18th & 19th October 2025 at the Waikanae Memorial Hall.
🕗 Saturday: 8am-5pm
🕘 Sunday: 9am-2pm
Thousands of quality books for sale — fiction, travel, cooking, gardening, children’s, puzzles, music, and more!
All proceeds support the Golf for Good Project ⛳
🚐 The Lions Skin Cancer Screening Bus will also be on site both days — offering free screenings on Saturday only from 9am - 4pm.
Come along, grab a bargain, and support a great cause! 💛
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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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Make the holidays easier this year!
We’ve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.
A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- Prep food ahead to keep Christmas Day relaxed
Click read more for the full list of tips.
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