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BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 12

If you’re not into biking but you still want to learn more about quirky happenings, you can walk in from one of the track entrances. Check out the map for possible start points: www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...

#driveandwalk #CycleStory #NatureCoast

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 11

After an inspiring weekend at Bookmark Kāpiti, you may be buzzing to keep on writing! Head to the shared expressway path and try out one of our writing prompts.

If you want to share anything you write with us and we’ll consider adding to the CycleStory route next year!

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 10

Last chance to join free group rides with @EbikesAndMobility!

Everyone is welcome to join on any kind of bike. You can also hire an ebike from Ebikes & Mobility for $20 for 4 hours.

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BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 9

Bookmark Kāpiti is on this weekend!

Use the expressway shared path to explore the festival events and CycleStory! There are 20 storyboards spread across the length of the Kāpiti Coast.

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 7

If you’re looking for a way to tire out your kids over the weekend, get them out exploring CycleStory! They’ll burn up lots of energy and be in to win prizes including a family pass to visit Ngā Manu, if you can answer our weekly quiz questions. Look out for storyboards on the shared expressway path

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 6

LP Hansen is a New Zealand based author of books for both adults and children.

Pick up one of her books at Author Alley, Sunday 10 August, 10am–3pm at Big Mac Slabs, Paraparaumu.

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 6

Are you in a cycle group? What about getting together to answer our quiz questions next time you bike between Paekākāriki and Ōtaki! There are loads of awesome cycle-related prizes on offer from our friends at @EbikesAndMobility. Fill in the quiz by clicking on the QR code on the storyboards.

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our gardening panel is more than a talk fest! Our wonderful presenters will also be demonstrating some techniques you can try out yourself whether for foraging or beautifying your garden!

Join Felicity Joy of Wild Botanica, Ann Chapman of Trinity Farm and Hannah Zwartz to talk all things plants!

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 4

Author Alley, the book-ish place to be this Sunday 10 August!

Meet an author, an illustrator or a publisher
Buy books from local authors
Get a book signed by your favourite author
Talk books to other book-ish people
Talk books, walk out with books

Free entry and we're even putting on free coffee!

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BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 3

Author Alley – Meet Our People!

The Kapiti Writers’ Group aims to nurture and promote literature in Kapiti.

Meet two of their writers Anne Ingram and Gordon Campbell at Author Alley!

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 3

The expressway shared path might be your highway! We have storyboards all along the route so even if you’re just travelling from one suburb to another, you can still stop by a sign and find out something new.

#commuterscanhavefuntoo #localhistory #writingprompts

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 3

Author Alley – Meet Our People!

Quill Holland has previously published two short stories, The Last of Her Kind and What Mattered Most, and a novella, Forgotten Evil. He has now published Awakened Horror, his first novel and the sequel to Forgotten Evil!

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 2

Author Alley – Meet Our People!

Carole Brungar is a multi-award-winning author whose 20th century and contemporary romance novels have attracted international acclaim, numerous awards and medals.

www.carolebrungar.com

Big Mac Slabs
10-3pm
Sat 10th Aug

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 2

Author Alley – Meet Our People!

Matt Hirshberg taught at University of Canterbury for fifteen years before running off to screw up his life. Now, happily humbled and hopefully wiser, he’s back enjoying New Zealand’s forests, rivers and beaches.

Meet him at Author Alley, Sunday 10 August, 10am–3pm

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 1

If you’re new to cycling but you really want to check out CycleStory, join one of the free group rides being offered by @EbikesAndMobility!

Everyone is welcome to join on any kind of bike. You can also hire an ebike from Ebikes & Mobility for $20 for 4 hours.

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BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Aug 1

Author Alley – Meet Our People!

Viv Walker is a designer, illustrator, fine artist and author.

Gaye Miller is the author of two books about travelling around New Zealand and has just published her first children's book, Gran's Magic and the Midgetagoo.

Meet both of these authors at Author Alley

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BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 31

Original sounds, words that speak to your soul and an amazing visual backdrop and delicious gin – what more could you ask for in a night out?

Tickets on sale now to Bookmark's Big Night Out. 18+, get yours now!

#wordsandmusic #bignightout #celebrateourstories

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 31

What are your hopes for how future generations will relate to this land — its stories, scars, and spirit? Don't miss the answers to these questions in an engaging session chaired by activist, environmentalist and Councillor, Sophie Handford.

🎟️ events.humanitix.com/speaking-to-...

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 31

Have you always wanted to try turning your words into songs? Then this workshop is for you! Jess Deacon will teach you how to shape lyrical narratives, discover words through melody, and craft a story that sings. All levels of experience welcome.

Sat 9 Aug, 10:30am-12pm, Otaihanga Boating Club

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BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 30

Have you got a story that you want to capture for yourself or future generations, a story that NEEDS to be told?

Join award-winning writer and teacher Gigi Fenster as she guides you through a workshop to get you started.

Sunday 10 August, 10am–11:30am.

events.humanitix.com/your-story-y...

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 30

Bookmark Kāpiti is about WAY more than books, we've got t-shirt printing too!

Paint your words on a t-shirt alongside a printed piece of Hori artivism that symbolises 'Te Key to Your Ora'

This event is selling out, get your ticket now. 12 years+

events.humanitix.com/te-key-to-yo...

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 30

It doesn't matter if your kids love books or stories or performances, we've got something that will entertain your tamariki whatever their age and interest!

Bring them along to one of free or gold coin donation happening in venues across the Kāpiti Coast during Bookmark Kāpiti!

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 30

Whakarongo ki te kōrero a Whakarongotai event has already sold out!

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 29

Author Alley – Meet Our People:

Rodney Strong primarily writes cozy mysteries set in Wellington. After writing all his life, in 2016 he decided to pursue a full-time career in creating worlds.

Come meet Rodney and pick up one of his 15 titles at
Big Mac Slabs
10-3pm
Sat 10 Aug

BookmarKāpiti @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social · Jul 29

Any writer can relate to the idea of writer's block! If you've been working on a script and you're stuck, join Natala Gwiazdzinski for an exciting workshop which will divert you from your usual narrative!

Sunday 10 August, 12pm–1:30pm.

Sign up now: events.humanitix.com/1-step-back-...