Spirited Conversations - Reminder!
Wednesday 27 September
Melissa Ansell-Bridges:
With an election coming up, what’s at stake for working people?
Melissa Ansell-Bridges, Secretary of the NZ Council of Trade Unions, will lead the discussion on the key issues for working people in the election, including: Fair Pay Agreements, Income Insurance, better protections for contractors, pay equity and ensuring adequate government in public services such as health and education.
Melissa holds a BA and LLB(Hons) with majors in Politics and Sociology. She has a particular interest in the rights of contractors and has been a member of the Better Protections for Contractors Tripartite Working Group and the Film Industry Working Group. She is also keenly interested in progressing Gender and Ethnic Pay Equity and is a member of the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women to the Minister for Women.
Wednesday 27 September, 7.30-9.30pm.
Café Yaza! Montgomery Square, Nelson,
Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6pm
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 'Spirited Conversations' menu!
Koha to cover costs – no reservations.
The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.5% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below