THUMBS UP:  The Redeemed Christian Motorcycle Ministry visit the Wakatipu Retirement Home in Queenstown. On the bike is Margaret Smith, with bike owner and ministry president Amos Ale-Perese. Photo by Olivia Caldwell. Courtesy of ODT

WELL-READ:  Goldfields School students Willis and Isobel enjoying their picture Bibles.

FRAIL:  Pope Benedict XVI is stepping down.

WITTY:  Canon J John has been described as refreshing, humorous, passionate, earthy, accessible and dynamic.