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Thousands find the right read at Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ book sale

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Some of the thousands of books, puzzles, CDs and DVDs on sale at the Whangārei Zonta clubs' Great New Zealand Book Sale over the weekend.

Some of the thousands of books, puzzles, CDs and DVDs on sale at the Whangārei Zonta clubs' Great New Zealand Book Sale over the weekend.

Thousands of people poured through Forum North over the weekend looking for bargains or that special read at the Whangārei Zonta clubs' Great New Zealand Book Sale.

The sale saw tens of thousands of books, puzzles, CDs and DVDs on offer over Saturday and yesterday.

Lynette Cohen from Whangārei was looking for 'a light hearted read'.
Lynette Cohen from Whangārei was looking for 'a light hearted read'.

As well as giving to local causes, the Whangārei and the Hatea Zonta clubs put proceeds from the sale into the national Zonta organisation's annual cause. This year it is Peri-natal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa (PADA).

John McLeod from Kamo has searching for 'a good read and some crime novels' at the Zonta sale
John McLeod from Kamo has searching for 'a good read and some crime novels' at the Zonta sale
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Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham went along and as well as capturing these images, was hoping to pick up a few surfing books.

Robyn Evans from Ruawai was hunting for 'arts and crafts' books.
Robyn Evans from Ruawai was hunting for 'arts and crafts' books.
Zonta members Glenys Westlake and Jo Boston.
Zonta members Glenys Westlake and Jo Boston.
David Proctor from Whangārei looking was for 'history and literature' at Forum North on Saturday.
David Proctor from Whangārei looking was for 'history and literature' at Forum North on Saturday.
Doug Gow from Whangārei, looking for 'all sorts, general interest' at the Whangarei Zonta clubs' Great New Zealand Book Sale.
Doug Gow from Whangārei, looking for 'all sorts, general interest' at the Whangarei Zonta clubs' Great New Zealand Book Sale.

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