Spirited Conversations
Nicky Hager will speak on
'Private investigators, tax havens, Julian Assange and other recent work stories'
Nicky Hager is an internationally-renowned author and investigative journalist based in Wellington. He has published seven best-selling books, specialising in investigating hard-to-document subjects, often requiring years of painstaking research. He last spoke at Spirited Conversations in March 2017, just after his controversial exposé Hit and Run was published.
He is one of just two New Zealand members of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, and a member of the NZ Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Reference Group, established in 2018.
Nicky Hager returns to update us on the projects that have occupied his time in the recent past.
Where? Cafe Yaza, Montgomery Square, Nelson,
When? Wednesday 28 July, 2021
Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - conversation 7.30-9.30pm.
Koha to cover costs please - No reservations.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.4% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?
First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?
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