Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker
Each month our branch hosts a speaker covering a wide range of interesting environment related subjects.
Our next guest speaker is Mick Courtnell. Mick will be talking about his role as On Scene Commander for the Maritime Pollution Response Service, and who cleans up the mess after a major maritime pollution event.
When: Thursday, 11th April 7:30pm
Where: St Andrews Church Lounge, 300 Market Street South, Hastings
Entry: Free. Come by yourself or bring a friend.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.8% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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24.7% No
Jane Austen
Happy 250th to Jane Austen yesterday! !!
And with the summer holidays ahead, this is a great time to renew your or your friends' and famlies' interest in and indeed fascination with Jane's wonderful books of social commentary.
Go Jane!!
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