1166 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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2 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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1 day ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60.4% Complete
  • 24.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    24.4% Complete
  • 15.2% ... It is complicated
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336 votes
4 days ago

Poll: What do you think should happen with Chateau Tongariro?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Government has refused to commit to saving the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, leaving demolition, decommissioning or private restoration all on the table despite strong community pressure to preserve the iconic building.

In a formal response to a petition led by Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton, ministers acknowledged the Chateau’s cultural and economic significance but said no changes to current policy or legislation were warranted Chateau Petition response.

What do you think should happen with Chateau Tongariro? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think should happen with Chateau Tongariro?
  • 5% Demolish it
    5% Complete
  • 0% Decommission it
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  • 95% A private operator should restore it
    95% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments
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20 votes