EarthDiverse: Intro to Western Philosophy course begins Wed 12 May
Interested in Western Philosophy? Take one of our newest courses in our Adult and Community Education programme entitled "What to Think, Who to Believe? A History of Thought and Philosophy Down the Centuries." This series of eight talks in our new Philosophy series examines the whole history of Western thought from ancient times up to the present in order to shed light on our present confusions and conundrums.
Class meets on Wednesdays from 11:00am-1:00pm. The first class meets Wednesday 12 May 2021 and continues for 8 consecutive weekly sessions. The last class is on Wednesday 30 June 2021.
Both in-person classes in Hamilton and distance learning classes via Zoom are available.
For more information on this and our other history, language, philosophy and religious diversity courses, please visit our web site.
Hamilton woman’s $50 flax roses are helping her family get by
Marama Wade sits outside her River Rd home selling harakeke roses for $50, trying to keep food on the table and the rent paid.
The 54-year-old said the reason she’s out there is simple, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching.
“We’re broke. The reality is life is hard.”
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.7% ... It is complicated
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
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