Spirited Conversations
Wednesday 26 June 7.30pm at Café Yaza! Montgomery Square, Nelson
NICK KOIRALA speaking on
ChatGPT and the AI boom: implications and opportunities
Nick will give a brief history of AI, and the technology behind the 'magic' of consumer generative AI such as ChatGPT. He'll then lead the discussion on its pros and cons, and its impact on individuals and society as a whole.
Nick has been immersed in the world of computers since the 1980s. He has operated his own software company in Wellington for the past 16 years, creating unique solutions for diverse clients in a wide range of fields, including health and safety, electric vehicles, education and Te Reo Māori.
Where? Café Yaza! Montgomery Square, Nelson
When? Wednesday 28 June
Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - conversation 7.30-9.30pm.
Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time. Come early and try their new 'Spirited Conversations' menu!
Koha to cover costs - No reservations
More info: Barry 544 0409; Bryan 548 0343; Karen 548 6241
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are 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 ⬇️
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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82.2% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Calling All Puzzle Masters! Can You Solve This?
When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?
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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