
Spirited Conversations
REMINDER: Spirited Conversations, Wednesday 24 May
JOANNA SANTA BARBARA
"CLIMATE CHANGE: HOW CAN YOU AND I MEET THE CHALLENGE?"
Joanna is Co-Chair of the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, set up in 2020 to draw our community together in urgent action on climate change. With a career in child psychiatry and peace studies behind her, Joanna is part of a dedicated global community of activists on climate change issues.
Joanna will lead the discussion on the urgent need to shift mindsets regarding the place of humans in nature. She'll then introduce the Forum's new campaign, designed to cut damaging emissions. She'll cover system change at several levels, particularly as it affects social equity, and the benefits for all in the resulting social transformation.
When? 7.30-9.30pm on Wednesday 24 May
Where? Café Yaza, Montgomery Square, Nelson.
Opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - conversation
Come and discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.
Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time. Come early and try their new 'Spirited Conversations' menu!


Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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36.9% Yes, it serves us well
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62.4% No, I have concerns
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0.7% Other - I'll share below

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Can you help?
Nelson Police are appealing for information from the public to help locate firearms stolen in a burglary.
On Sunday 30 March, a man allegedly burgled a commercial premises on Parkers Road in Tahunanui between the hours of 1.20pm and 3pm.
Following a number of enquiries, Police identified and located a 26-year-old man and took him into custody without incident. The matter is now before the courts.
Police are searching for a number of stolen firearms that have not yet been recovered.
We ask that anyone who has information about this incident and the firearms to please get in touch with Police.
Especially anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage, and anyone who saw suspicious activity, in the Parkers Road area on Sunday between 1pm and 3.30pm.
While we understand incidents such as this can cause concern in the community, we are committed to ensuring the public feels safe and is safe.
However, we cannot do this alone.
We urge anyone with information to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250331/9912.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
