Spirited Conversations
Nicky Hager will speak on
'Private investigators, tax havens, Julian Assange and other recent work stories'
Nicky Hager is an internationally-renowned author and investigative journalist based in Wellington. He has published seven best-selling books, specialising in investigating hard-to-document subjects, often requiring years of painstaking research. He last spoke at Spirited Conversations in March 2017, just after his controversial exposé Hit and Run was published.
He is one of just two New Zealand members of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, and a member of the NZ Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Reference Group, established in 2018.
Nicky Hager returns to update us on the projects that have occupied his time in the recent past.
Where? Cafe Yaza, Montgomery Square, Nelson,
When? Wednesday 28 July, 2021
Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - conversation 7.30-9.30pm.
Koha to cover costs please - No reservations.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.6% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.9% ... It is complicated
Earth Emotions Silent Auction
Monday 16th February - Monday 2nd March
Bid on a special collection of 20 unframed prints by local photographers from an exhibition called Earth Emotions.
Glenn Allbrecht's book, Earth Emotions, inspired Ann Wheatley, Emma Jane Hughes and Peter Kemp to create a local exhibition exploring the health of our soils, waters, forests, and people, with support from the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum and the Nelson City Council.
Forty-seven photographers responded to an open call, contributing over 100 images. A selection of these was exhibited at the Refinery Art Space.
The photographers have donated 20 exhibition prints to raise funds for the hospice.
View on site at Nelson Tasman Hospice or check out the website here: sites.google.com...
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
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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