Plastic - Kim Hill Hot Topic 2024 Living-with-plastic?
How do we live with it?
28 Mar 2024 6:30pm - 28 Mar 2024 9:00pm
Join Kim Hill and panellists in a stimulating discussion on PLASTIC -
Panellists:
Rob Wilson | Operations Manager, EcoCentral
Rachel Barker | CEO, Plastics New Zealand
Prof. Ian Shaw | Professor Canterbury University
Prof. Gavin Lear | Professor Auckland University
Event Details: Booking is not required. Doors open 6.30 pm, Event starts 7.30 pm. The discussion will be held in the Stewart Building at Lincoln University.
$5 koha on the door.
Refreshments and nibbles are provided. Alcoholic beverages will be available from a cash bar.
Lincoln Envirotown Sponsors: A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Plant & Food Research, Environment Canterbury, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Resycl Ltd, Without Waste, ESR.
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.2% Yes, it's fair
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10% No, it's unreasonable
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
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Where is the only place where today comes before yesterday?
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House fire causing road closures
Pages Road is closed this afternoon from Breezes Road, this is due to a house that has caught fire in the area.
Coastal Ward Community Board member, Alex Hewison, shared the closure on a local Facebook page.
Fire and Emergency are at the scene but further details have not been shared at this stage.
Avoid the area where possible.