Photo: Brenda HarwoodVolunteers with the Regent 24 Hour Book Sale are undeterred by this week’s rough weather as they work to transport and set up tens of thousands of books and other treasures ahead of the sale. Regent 24 Hour Book Sale co-ordinator Kath Wallace was pleased with progress on setting up for the sale when The Star dropped in on Tuesday, despite the heavy rain outside. The Regent 24 Hour Book Sale starts to take shape at the Breeze Arena, Edgar Centre. Funds raised through the Regent 24 Hour Book Sale go to support the operation of the 98-year-old theatre, which is run by a charitable trust. The book sale does not include CDs, vinyl records, DVDs, or music memorabilia — a separate music sale will be held mid-year on the Regent Theatre stage.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 18, 2026 16:02 UTC