RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM, EXTREMISM & TERRORISM COURSE:
EarthDiverse is offering a special on-line live-streaming two-term course on “Religious Fundamentalism, Extremism and Terrorism” that meets on Tuesday evenings via Zoom. Part 1 (covering the history, context and contemporary examples of Judaism, Christianity and Islam) is offered during Term 2 beginning Tuesday 5 May, while Part 2 (covering Hinduism, Buddhism and the Sikh Faith) will be offered at the same time during Term 3. Each Term consists of 8 weekly sessions. For more information, visit our website at www.earthdiverse.org.nz...
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.
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.3% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
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!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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