635 days ago

EARTHDIVERSE COURSE: "Ecospirituality in Poetry from Around the World"

todd from EarthDiverse

Check out our latest World Literature course with Norman Franke, PhD, Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30pm beginning 22 Feb 2023 (New Zealand time). Available both as in-person classes in Hamilton New Zealand, or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere globally with an internet connection. For time zone equivalents elsewhere check out the course webpage (click the Read More link below).

If the time zone doesn't work for you, you can access all of our live-streamed courses via the video recordings posted to the course webpage 1-2 days after each session.

While visiting our website, check out all of the other courses we're currently offering this Term!

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More messages from your neighbours
3 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?
  • 64.2% Yes
    64.2% Complete
  • 33.4% No
    33.4% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
2358 votes
11 days ago

Poll: Have you ever tried learning a language?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hannah Westbury likes to chat with customers at her checkout - so much so that she’s learning sign language for one regular.

Paeroa-based Westbury has worked in Woolworths for the past seven years and moved to checkout a year ago.

Have you ever tried learning a language? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever tried learning a language?
  • 46.2% Yes
    46.2% Complete
  • 53.8% No
    53.8% Complete
13 votes
20 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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