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704 days ago

SUMMER HOLIDAY PUPPET WORKSHOPS: DECEMBER FESTIVALS OF THE WORLD

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce its next Summer Holiday Workshop for young persons ages 8-14 years.

Come explore and experience the amazing December light festivals celebrated by people around the world and by our migrant communities right here in the Waikato. These workshops aim to expose young people to the beautiful diversity of the world, give them an opportunity to explore their own inner creativity through puppet making, and discover the connections they share with the cultures around them. Join professional puppeteer Ifat Vayner and children’s educator Nona Morris for four days of exploring the traditions, foods and crafts of the world’s December festivals.

• Mon 19 Dec 2022: Kwanzaa
• Tue 20 Dec 2022: Chanukah
• Wed 21 Dec 2022 Bodhi Day
• Thu 22 Dec 2022: Yule

9:00am-3:00pm each day.

Location: EarthDiverse Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand

For more information of this and our other courses and workshops, visit our website. Click 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?
  • 64.3% Yes
    64.3% Complete
  • 33.2% No
    33.2% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1502 votes
21 hours ago

Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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5 hours ago

Have you picked up your tickets to our 80th anniversary party yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours, here is the cover of our amazing 80th anniversary special edition! There's just enough time to book your ticket to join editor Jo McCarroll at Hamilton Gardens on November 11. Ticketholders will get this special (RRP $16.20) in their goody bags. Each goody bag is also packed with gardening paraphernalia and a brand new Jack Hobbs-bred Hebe 'The Gardener' plant, released to mark this amazing milestone. Plus you'll also get all-day entry to the Enclosed Gardens, canapes and bubbles
, and spot prizes. We'd love to see you there.

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