Spirited Conversations
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Kevin Norquay - "When it comes to New Zealand sport, money breeds unhappiness"
Well-known journalist Kevin Norquay will lead the discussion on the role of sports in New Zealand culture.
He will talk about how professional sport has sucked money and elite athletes
out of community sport, how that money has put untoward mental and
physical pressure on those athletes, and how the news media has followed
the money, leaving community sports behind...
When: Wednesday 28 April at 7.30pm
Where: Cafe Yaza, Montgomery Square.
Yaza opens for dining/drinks at 6.00pm
Presentation and Conversation 7.30 - 9.30pm.
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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85.9% Yes
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12.5% No
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1.7% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.3% Yes
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8% No
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0.6% Other - I'll share below!
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