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838 days ago

Study Mandarin Chinese with EarthDiverse!

todd from EarthDiverse

Our Term 3 Introductory Mandarin 101 language course for beginners starts on Tuesday 2 August and meets from 6:30-8:00pm (NZ time) for 8 consecutive weeks. Continuing classes are in the same time slot moving forward. You can take this course either in person in Hamilton, New Zealand, or you can Zoom in from anywhere in the world. Some

Time Zone equivalents are:
Honolulu, Hawai’i: Mondays 8:30-10:00pm beginning 1 Aug
US Pacific: Mondays 11:30pm-1:00am beginning 1 Aug
London, UK: Tuesdays 7:30-9:00am beginning 2 Aug
New Delhi, India: Tuesdays 12:00-1:30pm beginning 2 Aug
Singapore: Tuesdays 2:30-4:00pm beginning 2 Aug
Sydney, Australia: Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm beginning 2 Aug

Check out this and all of our other language, arts, culture, humanities and environment courses on our website.

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2 days ago

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?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 33.9% No
    33.9% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1806 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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20 hours 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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