465 days ago

EarthDiverse: Study Urdu and other world languages!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce its Introductory and Intermediate Urdu language courses, available both in-person in Hamilton New Zealand, and live streamed over Zoom to anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Courses begin Friday 11 August 2023, 4:00-5:30pm.

Urdu is spoken throughout North India and Pakistan.

For more information on our Urdu programme, or to view any of our other current language course offerings (in Arabic, Dutch, Farsi, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish) visit our website by clicking on the Read More link below.

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1 day 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?
  • 64.6% Yes
    64.6% Complete
  • 32.8% No
    32.8% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
1247 votes
22 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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18 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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