177 days ago

EarthDiverse Term 4 courses: Register now!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is please to announce its Term 4 courses, which begin the week starting Sunday 5 October 2025. We're offering the following languages this Term (Dutch, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu) and many of our language offerings are currently offered at Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

In addition, we're offering two History courses this Term: HIS221: A History of the Apocalypse, and HIS310: The Dead Sea Scrolls.

Most of our courses are available as hybrid classes with both in-person courses in Hamilton, New Zealand, or as on-line Zoom classes which are accessible from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection.

Register now at: <earthdiverse.org.nz....

Hope to see you in a couple of weeks in one of our courses!

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Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
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Today, as Village Manager, Ruben leads the community with the experience gained from progressing through multiple roles across the organisation.

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Widow’s fight for change after husband’s ‘blasé’ care at Waikato Hospital

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Nigel Dring had looked forward to retirement, but only got months to enjoy it.

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While Nigel had told one doctor he was “really struggling to breathe”, no-one made them feel like he was in danger, Lynn Dring said.

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