The Migrant Times, Issue 19, March 22 - April 4, 2017
Happy reading Everyone!
Multiculturalism
* Culture Galore 2017 held on March 11, saw representation from over 70 different ethnic communities in food stalls, activities and performances
* Christchurch Polyfest 2017 held on March 18, saw 18 secondary schools across the city, celebrating the Pacific Island cultures
* Honour: Wall of Remembrance for Police dogs unveiled
* Treaty rights: Whanganui River, Te Awa Tupua, now a legal person
* Remembrance: Memorial service for Japan's 2011 tragedy at Chch's World Peace Bell
* Celebrations: University of Canterbury's Iranian Society celebrates Nowruz
* Appreciation: Selwyn's inaugural CultureFest team recognised
* Dutch here raise concerns on Dutch elections there
* Grateful: Thank you for the rebuild: Streets, Durham St Methodist community Ministry, to migrant construction workers
* Women: African women celebrate International Women’s Day in Christchurch
* Exploitation: Auckland car-wash pays $35,151 to migrant employees
* 'Living Planet': Three-day forum to look for sustainable solutions
* Filipino food experience at Learn from What You Eat programme
* Contributing: Calling on ethnic communities to join community patrols - NZ Police
* Korea is in turbulence
* Community radio: Samadhi - Voice of Sri Lanka
* Celebrations: Fiji-style holi in Chch
'* We can utterly refute this allegation'
Loose/Lost dog on Office Road near Merivale Reserve
There is a brown boxer looking dog loose on Office Road near the Merivale Reserve. I was out with my dog so I kept my distance. If it’s still there tomorrow morning I’ll call the council.
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
🌉🛶 Early Birds Might Crack This One First… or Not? 🥚🧠
A person is crossing a bridge and sees a boat full of people, yet there isn't a single person on board.
How is this possible?
(Susan from Massey kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Susan!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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