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998 days ago

Adult Ed course on Banned Literature

todd from EarthDiverse

One of our newest courses this Term is something for literature fans with a keen interest in history and politics. This course, entitled "Banned Literature: Fiction that Frightens Governments," begins Wednesday 16th February 2022, 6:00-7:30pm (New Zealand time):

This course is designed with a selection of books that were banned or challenged in different countries on various grounds in different eras. So join us to talk about types of censorship, banned or challenged books, and the freedom to read.

Please visit our website for registration info. While you're there check out our other course offereings in a wide variety of subjects and topic areas.

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4 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89% Yes, it's fair
    89% Complete
  • 10.3% No, it's unreasonable
    10.3% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
3173 votes
1 day ago

Are you following the water charge discussions at Hamilton City Council?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton city councillors have taken tangible steps towards a new water regime that will see a charge based on their property’s capital valuation in their rates bill for the first time next year.

The council voted unanimously on Thursday on a series of direction-setting decisions in relation to the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan Amendments.

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1 day ago

Poll: What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One hundred new jobs will be created in Hamilton as the city becomes the lunchbox of the nation.

All frozen school lunches from Kaitaia to Bluff will be made in Pukete in a purpose built plant operated by The School Lunch Collective.

What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?
  • 65.4% I support it
    65.4% Complete
  • 15.4% I don't support it
    15.4% Complete
  • 19.2% I'm not really bothered
    19.2% Complete
26 votes