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Spirited Conversations - Reminder!

Sandy from Stepneyville

Wednesday 27 September
Melissa Ansell-Bridges:
With an election coming up, what’s at stake for working people?

Melissa Ansell-Bridges, Secretary of the NZ Council of Trade Unions, will lead the discussion on the key issues for working people in the election, including: Fair Pay Agreements, Income Insurance, better protections for contractors, pay equity and ensuring adequate government in public services such as health and education.

Melissa holds a BA and LLB(Hons) with majors in Politics and Sociology. She has a particular interest in the rights of contractors and has been a member of the Better Protections for Contractors Tripartite Working Group and the Film Industry Working Group. She is also keenly interested in progressing Gender and Ethnic Pay Equity and is a member of the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women to the Minister for Women.

Wednesday 27 September, 7.30-9.30pm.

Café Yaza! Montgomery Square, Nelson,

Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6pm

Come and discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.

Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time. Come early and try their 'Spirited Conversations' menu!

Koha to cover costs – no reservations.

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Happy hump day! Here's a new riddle for you, neighbours!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What freezes when it is heated up?

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Last chance to share your Bright Spot...

Resene

From stunning sunsets to quirky murals - we're loving seeing the beautiful photos that members are sharing across the country. These local Bright Spots add a little colour and brighten the day.

Our Bright Spots campaign closes on Sunday, 15 July so time is running out to share yours. With 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs, do take a moment and share this happy place with us.

Enter your local Bright Spots pics here today and be in to *WIN*.
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2 days ago

Why are ghosts such bad liars?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

...You can see right through them.

No, we haven't lost the plot! July 1st is International Joke Day and because laughter is good for your body, we want to get involved.

So, go on, jokers! Share your best joke below...

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