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884 days ago

EarthDiverse Hebrew language courses via Zoom beginning 4 August

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce the relaunch of its Introductory Hebrew 101 classes for beginners with no knowledge of Hebrew or the Hebrew script. During our Introductory Hebrew course we focus on learning the Hebrew (עִבְרִית) script, while focusing on basic conversation, grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing.

This eight-week live-streamed interactive course is available via Zoom at the following times:
• Honolulu, Hawai'i: begins Wed 3 Aug 2022, 8:00-9:30pm
• US Pacific: begins Wed 3 Aug 2022, 11:00pm-12:30am
• London, UK: begins Thu 4 Aug 2022, 7:00-9:30am
• Paris, France: begins Thu 4 Aug 2022, 8:00-9:30am
• New Delhi, India: begins Thu 4 Aug 2022 11:30am-1:00pm
• Bangkok, Thailand: begins Thu 4 Aug 2022 1:00-2:30pm
• Singapore: begins Thu 4 Aug 2022 2:00-3:30pm
• Sydney, Australia: begins Thu 4 Aug 2022, 4:00-5:30pm
• New Zealand: begins Thu 4 Aug 2022, 6:00-7:30pm

Recorded sessions of the live streamed courses are also available for those that miss classes or if the timing for the live sessions doesn't work.

Check out this, and all of our other language, humanities and environment course offerings on our website.

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Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64% Yes
    64% Complete
  • 33.6% No
    33.6% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
1998 votes
19 days ago

What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

More alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.

Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of a man defecating in the street near a city pub and another who flipped tables out the back of a bar after being found scrounging cigarette butts and asked to leave.

What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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1 day ago

Have you picked up your tickets to our 80th anniversary party yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours, here is the cover of our amazing 80th anniversary special edition! There's just enough time to book your ticket to join editor Jo McCarroll at Hamilton Gardens on November 11. Ticketholders will get this special (RRP $16.20) in their goody bags. Each goody bag is also packed with gardening paraphernalia and a brand new Jack Hobbs-bred Hebe 'The Gardener' plant, released to mark this amazing milestone. Plus you'll also get all-day entry to the Enclosed Gardens, canapes and bubbles
, and spot prizes. We'd love to see you there.

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