Spirited Conversations
This Wednesday 26 July, 7.30-9.30pm.
ROHAN O'NEILL-STEVENS speaking on
"City building: Creating stronger communities
through urban regeneration".
Our urban environment shapes our lives in many unseen ways, both positive and negative. With climate change looming, loneliness growing, a housing crisis, and city centres struggling, Nelson's Deputy Mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens will lead the discussion on how changes in our urban landscape have the potential to bring us together, create more sustainable, resilient cities, and make for happier citizens.
Where? Café Yaza, Montgomery Square, Nelson,
When? Wednesday 26 July. Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm.
Conversation 7.30-9.30pm
Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time. Come early and try their new 'Spirited Conversations' menu!
Koha to cover costs – no reservations.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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40.8% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.4% No, I enjoy it
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
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