The History of Happiness
EarthDiverse is happy(!) to announce it's newest short course (3 consecutive weekly sessions), entitled "The History of Happiness" with Peter Dornauf, beginning Wednesday 20 March 11:00am-1:00pm (New Zealand time) [US equivalents: begins Tue 19 Mar 2024, 3:00-5:00pm Pacific and 6:00-8:00pm Eastern].
This class is offered as both an in-person class at the EarthDiverse Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand, or as an on-line, live-streamed course via Zoom, available from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Check out the course page (links below) for global time zone equivalents if you plan to zoom in from elsewhere.
Peter is a well known Waikato artist, art critic and a writer of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and is a part-time lecturer for EarthDiverse in the Arts and Humanities. He teaches regular Art, History and Philosophy courses at EarthDiverse.
Come and join us for a couple of hours of fun each week for a few weeks!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.1% Hmm, maybe?
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11.2% Yes!
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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