EarthDiverse: Understanding Buddhism course
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce our Term 4 “Understanding Buddhism” course. This eight-week seminar, part of our World Religions series, provides a detailed introduction to the history, denominations, texts, beliefs and practices of the Buddhist tradition. Thursday afternoon 2:00-4:00pm beginning 22 October. In-person or on-line via Zoom. For more information on this and all of our other course offerings, visit our webpage.
PM says the ‘war on farming’ is over, at Fieldays’ Mystery Creek
The rural sector will pull the country out of recession, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told farmers at Mystery Creek on Tuesday.
Luxon’s main message was that farmers are not villains, they are “partners” of the Government and the saviours of the New Zealand economy.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Tributes flow for Paul Galletta
Paul Galletta, “a real Waikato guy”, was farewelled by police and the rugby community at FMG Stadium on Wednesday.
A crowd of nearly 1500 gathered to celebrate the life of Galletta, who died at the age of 62 on November 23.