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1141 days ago

Why should I update my will?​

Public Trust

Just like times change, so should your will – so it’s important to keep it up to date. ​

You’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. An up-to-date will is the best way to protect your legacy and share it with the people you love. ​

If you last made… View more
Just like times change, so should your will – so it’s important to keep it up to date. ​

You’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. An up-to-date will is the best way to protect your legacy and share it with the people you love. ​

If you last made a will back in the days of cassette tapes and telethons, it may be time for an update. ​
Find out more

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1141 days ago

New EarthDIverse course on Poetry and Ecospitituality

todd from EarthDiverse

Interested in poetry and the intersection between environment and spirituality? Check our new Term 4 course entitled “‘To See a World in a Grain of Sand’ — Ecospirituality in Poetry from around the World” with Dr Norman Franke, PhD, in our World Literature series of courses at … View moreInterested in poetry and the intersection between environment and spirituality? Check our new Term 4 course entitled “‘To See a World in a Grain of Sand’ — Ecospirituality in Poetry from around the World” with Dr Norman Franke, PhD, in our World Literature series of courses at EarthDiverse.

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 paper invites you to explore and discuss international poetry in a friendly, informal setting.

This course meets Wednesday evenings beginning 20 October 2021 from 6:30-8:30pm. Check out our website for more information.

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1141 days ago

Wanted Hessian sacks

Bob from Tamahere

Wanted hessian sacks for a restoration project.

Free

1142 days ago

Kickstart your vegie patch

Yates

Join this supportive & fun online community, for local help to successfully grow your own vegies.

Yates are growing an online community of gardeners, and it’s free to join! Whether you’re just getting started, or an old hand – we can all do with help & support on the journey of … View more
Join this supportive & fun online community, for local help to successfully grow your own vegies.

Yates are growing an online community of gardeners, and it’s free to join! Whether you’re just getting started, or an old hand – we can all do with help & support on the journey of growing our own food.

Yates expert Sarah O’Neil will be on hand to help with problems too. Plus there are over $4000 worth of prizes up for grabs!
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1142 days ago

EarthDiverse: Death Café discussion group

todd from EarthDiverse

Join an EarthDiverse philosophical discussion group PHL304: “DEATH CAFÉ: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MORTALITY,” a new course in our Philosophy series beginning Wed 20th Oct 2021, 11am-12:30pm New Zealand time. Distance learning options available available via Zoom if Covid restrictions remain.

As… View more
Join an EarthDiverse philosophical discussion group PHL304: “DEATH CAFÉ: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MORTALITY,” a new course in our Philosophy series beginning Wed 20th Oct 2021, 11am-12:30pm New Zealand time. Distance learning options available available via Zoom if Covid restrictions remain.

As we progress into the 21st century, people have become a little bolder and braver in talking about what was once a taboo subject. Death has come out of the closet and people are now wanting to confront the subject from all possible angles. No longer shy or diffident, there is a desire and need to talk about a host of issues that surround what has been described as the extreme event in life.

This discussion group caters for those who wish to explore the question of death with a range of prepared topics each week for open forum discussion. Come with your own questions and experiences and opinions on matters that touch the heart of the human condition.

Register now at: <earthdiverse.org.nz/>

#deathcafe #newzealand #discussions #online #hybridclasses #adulteducation #zoom

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1142 days ago

Mind games

The Team from

This matching pairs memory game painted in Resene colours is great for brain-training, fun to paint and play and would make a fabulous gift.

Find out how to create your own.

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1143 days ago

The Impacts of Climate Change on Insurance costs

Climate Insights

Our homes can be our greatest investment and protecting our homes against climate change has become more important than ever.

Our changing climate poses risks to our natural and built environments. Swiss Re in a global analysis of insurance risk said to “expect climate risks to raise global … View more
Our homes can be our greatest investment and protecting our homes against climate change has become more important than ever.

Our changing climate poses risks to our natural and built environments. Swiss Re in a global analysis of insurance risk said to “expect climate risks to raise global property premiums by 33-41% between 2020 and 2040”. The potential increase was deemed a direct consequence of our changing climate.

Our Climate Insights property report provides easily understood information on change to risks for your current or a future property. The report includes robust and actionable information for residential property owners, tenants and investors to enhance their property’s climate resilience.
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1143 days ago

Did you go to Whangarei Girls High School?

Trev from Hamilton East

(Posting on behalf of a friend).

The Hamilton Branch of the Whangarei Girls High School Old Girls are having a luncheon on Sunday 31 October at 12:30 p.m. at Matt Black Restaurant at the St Andrews Golf Club, 64 St Andrews Terrace. All Old Girls and their partners are welcome. To book please ring… View more
(Posting on behalf of a friend).

The Hamilton Branch of the Whangarei Girls High School Old Girls are having a luncheon on Sunday 31 October at 12:30 p.m. at Matt Black Restaurant at the St Andrews Golf Club, 64 St Andrews Terrace. All Old Girls and their partners are welcome. To book please ring Linda on 022 697 5145.

1143 days ago

New EarthDiverse course for Term 4 on the Social History of Disease

todd from EarthDiverse

Interested in a social history of infectious diseases? The newest course in our Junior Lecturer series, which gives young people an opportunity to share their passions, experience and knowledge, is entitled “From Plague to Protest: A Social History of Disease.”

This four-session course … View more
Interested in a social history of infectious diseases? The newest course in our Junior Lecturer series, which gives young people an opportunity to share their passions, experience and knowledge, is entitled “From Plague to Protest: A Social History of Disease.”

This four-session course offers an accessible overview of disease from both biological and social perspectives. We will begin with discovering how the body defends itself against invaders, and then pivot to examining the invaders themselves. Armed with this knowledge, we will be able to explore how diseases have played out in society, from the Middle Ages through to the present day. Along the way, we will examine some fascinating case studies and the individuals who have played pivotal roles in either furthering our understanding in the battle of organisms or in stymying public health efforts.

For more info on this and our other courses in world art & architecture, environment and biodiversity, history, language (Arabic, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Thai and Urdu), world literature, philosophy, and world cinema, visit our website at <earthdiverse.org.nz>.

We specialise in hybrid courses with both an in-person and distance learning component via Zoom, so no matter where you live in the world you can take one of our courses!

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1143 days ago

HURRY! Have you shared your Local Like?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Get in quick, there's only a few days to go in our Local Likes competition. Nominate your favourite local business by telling your neighbours why they're best in their field and be in the draw to win a $50 voucher to go and spend with them. Get in quick, this ends Sunday!

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Get in quick, there's only a few days to go in our Local Likes competition. Nominate your favourite local business by telling your neighbours why they're best in their field and be in the draw to win a $50 voucher to go and spend with them. Get in quick, this ends Sunday!

Share your business shout-out now.

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1145 days ago

Have you ever thought about just taking off to travel in a van?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Piper Lovell is doing it, after finding she'd have to save for another 15 years to get a home deposit together.

“I don’t think I’ll ever be able to buy a house by myself, ever. I'd be happy to live in the van forever,” Lovell said.

The 21-year-old instead left her job as a … View more
Piper Lovell is doing it, after finding she'd have to save for another 15 years to get a home deposit together.

“I don’t think I’ll ever be able to buy a house by myself, ever. I'd be happy to live in the van forever,” Lovell said.

The 21-year-old instead left her job as a Hamilton receptionist, bought a van, and is travelling Aotearoa with her dog Rosie.

Read more here. Have you ever been tempted by van life?

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1143 days ago

It’s time to bloom!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Five Cross

Hi from the team at the Five Cross Roads Red Cross shop!
Spring is well and truly on its way and we are ready to go once the level goes down. We have summer stock ready and waiting and we are looking forward to seeing you again.

1143 days ago

Time is running out... only two weeks to go! ⏳

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Join the rest of the motu on October 28 by taking part in our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, ShakeOut. Signing up only takes 2 minutes and when you do, you’ll be entered to win a personal emergency grab bag or civil defence wheelie bin kit from NZ Civil Defence.
ShakeOut takes … View more
Join the rest of the motu on October 28 by taking part in our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, ShakeOut. Signing up only takes 2 minutes and when you do, you’ll be entered to win a personal emergency grab bag or civil defence wheelie bin kit from NZ Civil Defence.
ShakeOut takes place around the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake:

DROP - down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to.

COVER - your head and neck (or entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you). If there is no shelter nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.

HOLD - on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it.

Head to www.shakeout.govt.nz... to sign up today and get involved!

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1159 days ago

Protest on 30th Sept 21

Mano Neighbourly Lead from Silverdale

Various Councils had protested against the three waters proposal. Matamata Piako District Council has no faith in the three water proposals. As per the Hamilton Ratepayers Association email received today, on Thursday 30th September Hamilton City Council will meet at 9.30 am to prepare feedback on … View moreVarious Councils had protested against the three waters proposal. Matamata Piako District Council has no faith in the three water proposals. As per the Hamilton Ratepayers Association email received today, on Thursday 30th September Hamilton City Council will meet at 9.30 am to prepare feedback on this proposal. Ratepayers Association had been informed of a protest outside Council chambers on Thursday 30th September at 9.00 am. Email received from HRRA also requests to, go to the website - Stop the Three Waters Reforms (threewaterssubmission.nz) and message the Councillors before Thursday.

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1144 days ago

Heroics and Heartbreak: Twelve Months with the All Blacks

Cordwainer from Melville

Heroics and Heartbreak: Twelve Months with the All Blacks

Jamie Wall. Allen & Unwin, 2019. 368 pages, excellent condition

What happened to the All Blacks at the 2019 Rugby World Cup?

They were aiming for their third title in a row. A win would have capped a decade of dominance for the team … View more
Heroics and Heartbreak: Twelve Months with the All Blacks

Jamie Wall. Allen & Unwin, 2019. 368 pages, excellent condition

What happened to the All Blacks at the 2019 Rugby World Cup?

They were aiming for their third title in a row. A win would have capped a decade of dominance for the team and provided a fitting end to the careers of Steve Hansen and Kieran Read.

But it turned out to be a much tougher challenge, and ended in crushing failure. Heroics & Heartbreak is Jamie Wall's story of the campaign, from someone who was there every step of the way.

Price: $10

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