EarthDiverse: "Ecospirituality in Poetry from Around the World"
"'To See the World in a Grain of Sand': Ecospirituality in Poetry from Around the World" with Norman Franke, PhD.
WHEN: Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm beginning on 15 February 2023 (New Zealand time). Check the course webpage for time zone equivalents around the world for live-streaming via Zoom. This course meets for 8 consecutive weekly sessions.
WHAT: Throughout the ages and in different cultures, poets have celebrated and wondered about nature (creation) and the divine. Using English translations of some seminal works at the intersection of eco-poetics and spiritual poetry, this course invites you to explore and discuss international poetry in a friendly, informal setting.
WHERE: in-person classes at the EarthDiverse Centre in the Hamilton CBD, New Zealand, or live-streamed anywhere via Zoom. Video recordings of the live sessions also available.
For more information on this and all of our other courses, please visit our website at earthdiverse.org.nz...
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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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89.4% Yes, it's fair
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9.9% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Are you following the water charge discussions at Hamilton City Council?
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.
Poll: What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?
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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58.8% I support it
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23.5% I don't support it
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17.6% I'm not really bothered