Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker
Book in for Christmas
Are you looking for conservation, environmental and nature-based book ideas for Christmas?
Yes! Then head along to the Hastings/Havelock North Forest & Bird’s special Christmas session with Lou Ward, co-owner with her husband Gareth, of Wardini Books.
Lou will be presenting a range of book ideas covering everything from children’s picture books to beautiful photographic coffee table artworks.
“Join us to see how our beautiful te taiao can inspire your gift giving and get your Christmas shopping wrapped up with all things literary and bookish,” says Lou.
Thursday 13 November 2025, 7:30pm
St Andrews Presbyterian Church Lounge
300 Market Road South
Hastings
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
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