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2008 days ago

Climate Change: Its Effects on Aotearoa and the South Pacific

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

Hutt City Libraries is pleased to be hosting a panel discussion looking at the effects of climate change in the Hutt Valley and wider region.

Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive
Thursday 11 April, 6:30pm

Join moderator Dr. James Renwick (2018 winner of the Prime Minister’s Science Communicator prize) and panellists:
Dr. Tim Naish (Professor in Earth Sciences, Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University)
Topic: Sea level rise and Antarctic ice

Dr. Judy Lawrence (Senior Research Fellow, Climate Change Research Institute, Victoria University)
Topic: Resilience and adaptation in the Hutt Valley

Dr Pauline Harris (Chair, Society of Māori Astronomy Research &
Traditions (SMART) & Lecturer, Science in Society, Victoria University)
Topic: Ngā Takahuringā ō te ao: The effect of climate change on
traditional Māori calendars

Lisa McLaren (Coordinator of the Zero Carbon Act campaign, Generation-Zero)
Topic: Grassroots activism and the youth-led campaign for a Zero Carbon Act.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 14.3% It's fine!
    14.3% Complete
  • 75.1% It's questionable
    75.1% Complete
  • 10.6% Other - I'll share below
    10.6% Complete
1594 votes
13 days ago

This one was sent in by your fellow neighbour, can you figure it out?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is first white then red and the plumper it gets the more the old lady likes it?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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1 day ago

Fantastic two-storey Moera townhouse for sale

Iain from Petone

All-day sun and panoramic views to be enjoyed from this well-located, two-bedroom townhouse!

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