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954 days ago

Spirited Conversations

Sandy from Stepneyville

JOANNA SANTA BARBARA
"CLIMATE CHANGE: HOW CAN YOU AND I MEET THE CHALLENGE?"

Joanna is Co-Chair of the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, set up in 2020 to draw our community together in urgent action on climate change. With a career in child psychiatry and peace studies behind her, Joanna is part of a dedicated global community of activists on climate change issues.

Joanna will lead the discussion on the urgent need to shift mindsets regarding the place of humans in nature. She'll then introduce the Forum's new campaign, designed to cut damaging emissions. She'll cover system change at several levels, particularly as it affects social equity, and the benefits for all in the resulting social transformation.

When? 7.30-9.30pm on Wednesday 24 May
Where? Café Yaza, Montgomery Square, Nelson.
Opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - conversation
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 new 'Spirited Conversations' menu!

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12 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.6% Yes
    40.6% Complete
  • 33.8% Maybe?
    33.8% Complete
  • 25.7% No
    25.7% Complete
456 votes
23 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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