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...
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD?
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).
Neighbour drags bodies from car after fatal collision with train
A neighbour has described the horrifying scene he came across when a train and car collided in Hamilton on Wednesday morning.
The man and his partner, who didn’t want to be named, live four houses back from the Peachgrove Rd rail crossing where the incident occurred at around 4.30am.
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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