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.
Riddle time: Because lawn mowing can wait!
George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking soft drinks.
Following this pattern, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or a soft drink?
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Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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41.9% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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57.4% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?
Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
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