Kaiwaka Library

31/10/2026

The Only Branch on the Family Tree by Sherryl Clark is on the shelves in the library, ready to be borrowed. It's a lovely story I'm sure you will enjoy.

The Only Branch on the Family Tree
Sherryl Clark

"It’s always been Gemma and her mum – just the two of them. As close as best friends. But while researching a class project about family, Gemma makes a life-changing discovery. Her nan is not dead, like Mum told her, but alive and well and living close by.

"Gemma now has huge question marks hanging over her. Why would Mum lie about this? What is her nan like? And what would happen if Gemma tried to find her?"

This is another junior book bought directly from the author when she visited our library a few weeks ago. (See my review for "Mina and the Whole Wide World".) Another wee gem, which I'm going to take delight in recommending to kids who come into the library looking for a good read.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222529107-the-only-branch-on-the-family-tree

31/10/2026

Mina and the Whole Wide World by Sherryl Clark is on the shelves in the library, ready to be borrowed. It's a lovely story.

Mina and the whole wide world
Sherryl Clark with art by Briony Stewart

"Mina wants her own bedroom more than anything else in the whole wide world. And it's almost ready! Just one more lick of sunny yellow paint and it's hers.

"But when Mina's parents take in an unexpected guest, they give her room away. At first, Mina is too upset to speak. She doesn't care that this new kid, Azzami, needs a place to stay.

"At school, the other kids call Azzami names, and Mina wishes he'd stand up for himself. Then she sees his drawings, and for the first time really thinks about the life of the quiet boy in front of her."

This junior book is going onto the shelves in my local library today. The author visited us a few weeks ago, and this is one of the books I bought off her while she was here. From what she'd said about it at the time, I knew it was one I wanted to read so I could recommend it to others. It is a beautiful story, beautifully written. Sherryl, you made me cry! 😀

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57666694-mina-and-the-whole-wide-world

31/10/2026

New Junior Fiction books on our shelves today…

Mina and the whole wide world, by Sherryl Clark
The only branch on the family tree, by Sherryl Clark

31/10/2026

New Fiction on our shelves today…

Gone before goodbye, by Harlan Coben & Reese Witherspoon
Nightshade, by Michael Connelly (Catalina #1)
We are all guilty here, by Karin Slaughter

30/10/2026

If you are in need of a Justice of the Peace today, I am in Kaiwaka Library now until the library closes at 2pm.

Next week, I will be in the library on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10am to 2pm each day.

Wendy.

Justice of the Peace services at the library.

Pop in to see me anytime the flag or sign* is up at the library. I try to remember to post here to let you know when I'm "in", but I don't always manage to do that.

* see the picture - usually one or other is on display, the flag doesn't go out in high winds.

If those times don't suit, another JP in the area or I might be able to help you at a more suitable time. Our phone numbers are on the back page of the Kaiwaka Bugle (https://www.kaiwaka.co.nz/bugle/). Or, go to https://justiceofthepeace.org.nz/ and search on "kaiwaka" in the city/suburb field to find us and our contact details, so you can make an appointment.

What can a Justice of the Peace do for you?
- A JP can witness your signature on a document.
- A JP can certify copies of documents for you including cellphone texts and computer displayed results.
- A JP can administer an affidavit for you. This is a document that is sworn on oath or affirmed and is normally used in a legal proceeding.
- A JP can complete a declaration for you. This may be a statutory declaration made under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 or some other statute which provides for this to be done.

Take a look here - http://justiceofthepeace.org.nz - for more information.

Identification - bring some form of ID with you; driver's licence, passport, fi****ms licence, 18+ card, etc. If you don't have anything suitable we can work around that, but it's easier if you have ID.

Signatures - if you have documents that need a witnessed signature (Statutory Declarations, Affidavits, and anything else where there is a space for a witness to sign in conjunction with your signature) do not SIGN your documents before you get to your JP. The JP needs to see you signing the document. All other details required to be filled in on the form before the signature (if any) can and should be completed before arrival.

Certified Copies - please bring the original AND the copy with you. Kaiwaka Library does not have copying facilities - Kaiwaka Food Mart up the road does. If the original is in electronic form (a document on your computer/phone, perhaps attached to an email), you need to be able to show that document on a screen of yours - bring your smartphone or laptop, and know how to access that document before you arrive.

Copy of IRD number - please save the document to your phone or computer before printing, so you can show that saved file to compare against the printed version.

KiwiSaver - read through your document and the associated instructions carefully to make sure you have everything needed. Every provider is different in the associated documents you need to supply to prove you are you. Bring the whole document including the instructions, not just the page you will be signing, and copies and originals of any identity documents required.

Statutory Declarations and Affidavits - if there are "exhibits" mentioned in the document, bring those with you as well as the full document you'll be signing.

Passport applications - a JP is needed ONLY if you need to complete the Statutory Declaration part of the form. Your identity witness must be someone who has known you for at least a year, AND has a current NZ passport. That is not me at present.

18+ Card applications - this is now called the Kiwi Access Card. A JP is no longer needed for this. If your application form says you need one, you have the old form and need to use the new one. Go to https://kiwiaccess.co.nz/ to find out more.

Rates Rebate applications no longer needs a JP to witness your signature.

Our services as JPs are a community service and are offered free of charge.

~Wendy

29/10/2026

New Non-Fiction on our shelves today…

Thyme to cook, by Emma Galloway (641 GAL)
Always delicious, by Vanya Insull (641 INS)

29/10/2026

New Fiction on our shelves today…

Chain reaction, by Lee Child & Andrew Child (Jack Reacher #31)
One split second, by Robert Dugoni (Tracy Crosswhite #12)
Full circle, by Chris Hammer (Martin Scarsden #5)
Riptide, by John Lawton (Inspector Troy #4)
A lily of the field, by John Lawton (Inspector Troy #7)
Theo of golden, by Allen Levi

29/10/2026

If you are in need of a Justice of the Peace today, I am in Kaiwaka Library now until the library closes at 2pm.

This week, I will be in the library again tomorrow (Saturday), 10am to 2pm.

Wendy.

Justice of the Peace services at the library.

Pop in to see me anytime the flag or sign* is up at the library. I try to remember to post here to let you know when I'm "in", but I don't always manage to do that.

* see the picture - usually one or other is on display, the flag doesn't go out in high winds.

If those times don't suit, another JP in the area or I might be able to help you at a more suitable time. Our phone numbers are on the back page of the Kaiwaka Bugle (https://www.kaiwaka.co.nz/bugle/). Or, go to https://justiceofthepeace.org.nz/ and search on "kaiwaka" in the city/suburb field to find us and our contact details, so you can make an appointment.

What can a Justice of the Peace do for you?
- A JP can witness your signature on a document.
- A JP can certify copies of documents for you including cellphone texts and computer displayed results.
- A JP can administer an affidavit for you. This is a document that is sworn on oath or affirmed and is normally used in a legal proceeding.
- A JP can complete a declaration for you. This may be a statutory declaration made under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 or some other statute which provides for this to be done.

Take a look here - http://justiceofthepeace.org.nz - for more information.

Identification - bring some form of ID with you; driver's licence, passport, fi****ms licence, 18+ card, etc. If you don't have anything suitable we can work around that, but it's easier if you have ID.

Signatures - if you have documents that need a witnessed signature (Statutory Declarations, Affidavits, and anything else where there is a space for a witness to sign in conjunction with your signature) do not SIGN your documents before you get to your JP. The JP needs to see you signing the document. All other details required to be filled in on the form before the signature (if any) can and should be completed before arrival.

Certified Copies - please bring the original AND the copy with you. Kaiwaka Library does not have copying facilities - Kaiwaka Food Mart up the road does. If the original is in electronic form (a document on your computer/phone, perhaps attached to an email), you need to be able to show that document on a screen of yours - bring your smartphone or laptop, and know how to access that document before you arrive.

Copy of IRD number - please save the document to your phone or computer before printing, so you can show that saved file to compare against the printed version.

KiwiSaver - read through your document and the associated instructions carefully to make sure you have everything needed. Every provider is different in the associated documents you need to supply to prove you are you. Bring the whole document including the instructions, not just the page you will be signing, and copies and originals of any identity documents required.

Statutory Declarations and Affidavits - if there are "exhibits" mentioned in the document, bring those with you as well as the full document you'll be signing.

Passport applications - a JP is needed ONLY if you need to complete the Statutory Declaration part of the form. Your identity witness must be someone who has known you for at least a year, AND has a current NZ passport. That is not me at present.

18+ Card applications - this is now called the Kiwi Access Card. A JP is no longer needed for this. If your application form says you need one, you have the old form and need to use the new one. Go to https://kiwiaccess.co.nz/ to find out more.

Rates Rebate applications no longer needs a JP to witness your signature.

Our services as JPs are a community service and are offered free of charge.

~Wendy

27/10/2026

If you are in need of a Justice of the Peace today, I am in Kaiwaka Library now until the library closes at 2pm.

This week, I will be in the library again on Friday and Saturday, 10am to 2pm each day.

Wendy.

Justice of the Peace services at the library.

Pop in to see me anytime the flag or sign* is up at the library. I try to remember to post here to let you know when I'm "in", but I don't always manage to do that.

* see the picture - usually one or other is on display, the flag doesn't go out in high winds.

If those times don't suit, another JP in the area or I might be able to help you at a more suitable time. Our phone numbers are on the back page of the Kaiwaka Bugle (https://www.kaiwaka.co.nz/bugle/). Or, go to https://justiceofthepeace.org.nz/ and search on "kaiwaka" in the city/suburb field to find us and our contact details, so you can make an appointment.

What can a Justice of the Peace do for you?
- A JP can witness your signature on a document.
- A JP can certify copies of documents for you including cellphone texts and computer displayed results.
- A JP can administer an affidavit for you. This is a document that is sworn on oath or affirmed and is normally used in a legal proceeding.
- A JP can complete a declaration for you. This may be a statutory declaration made under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 or some other statute which provides for this to be done.

Take a look here - http://justiceofthepeace.org.nz - for more information.

Identification - bring some form of ID with you; driver's licence, passport, fi****ms licence, 18+ card, etc. If you don't have anything suitable we can work around that, but it's easier if you have ID.

Signatures - if you have documents that need a witnessed signature (Statutory Declarations, Affidavits, and anything else where there is a space for a witness to sign in conjunction with your signature) do not SIGN your documents before you get to your JP. The JP needs to see you signing the document. All other details required to be filled in on the form before the signature (if any) can and should be completed before arrival.

Certified Copies - please bring the original AND the copy with you. Kaiwaka Library does not have copying facilities - Kaiwaka Food Mart up the road does. If the original is in electronic form (a document on your computer/phone, perhaps attached to an email), you need to be able to show that document on a screen of yours - bring your smartphone or laptop, and know how to access that document before you arrive.

Copy of IRD number - please save the document to your phone or computer before printing, so you can show that saved file to compare against the printed version.

KiwiSaver - read through your document and the associated instructions carefully to make sure you have everything needed. Every provider is different in the associated documents you need to supply to prove you are you. Bring the whole document including the instructions, not just the page you will be signing, and copies and originals of any identity documents required.

Statutory Declarations and Affidavits - if there are "exhibits" mentioned in the document, bring those with you as well as the full document you'll be signing.

Passport applications - a JP is needed ONLY if you need to complete the Statutory Declaration part of the form. Your identity witness must be someone who has known you for at least a year, AND has a current NZ passport. That is not me at present.

18+ Card applications - this is now called the Kiwi Access Card. A JP is no longer needed for this. If your application form says you need one, you have the old form and need to use the new one. Go to https://kiwiaccess.co.nz/ to find out more.

Rates Rebate applications no longer needs a JP to witness your signature.

Our services as JPs are a community service and are offered free of charge.

~Wendy

25/10/2026

She Lied First by Dinuka McKenzie, and other books by the same author, are on the shelves in the library.

She Lied First
Dinuka McKenzie

"Sisters make the best flatmates ... except when they are both keeping terrible secrets.

"Devika is living her best life, moving out of home in her final year of university. Close to the beach and away from her mother. Independent and self-sufficient, just like Kalyani. There's just one awful secret that Kal can never find out about.

"Kalyani has it made. A new job. A unit she can afford, and her little sister as her roomie. She's finally achieved the life she's always wanted. Except for the one big thing she's yet to confide in Devi. A truth that gets harder to reveal the longer she waits.

"When their lives are torn apart by betrayal, and Kal refuses to forgive her sister, Devi must peel back everything she thought she knew to rediscover Kalyani, lie by lie and secret by secret."

My mission for today was to sit and read this book from start to finish; I've been a bit slow with my reading lately, and have sat on this book for weeks while others have been waiting patiently for their turn. The book was well worth the effort; it was engaging from start to finish - except now I feel like I need to see a chiropractor to get the kinks ironed out from all the twists and turns! Nothing turned out like I expected, and it kept me guessing the whole way through.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256104366-she-lied-first