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2909 days ago

Toi Ohomai's FREE* Computing and IT 12 Week Course - Starts 12/13th March

Amanda Ronalds from St Andrews Mt Maunganui Church

The New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2) is a free* course that helps you improve your basic computer skills and introduce you to cloud computing.

This course suits people who are:
> looking to return to the workforce and need to update their skills
> life-long learners looking for a new challenge
> self-employed and looking for better ways to run their business
> wanting an introduction to modern ways of computing with a focus on cloud computing
> considering higher education

You’ll meet and learn with others as we show you some of the latest computing methods and cover topics including cyber security, troubleshooting and privacy. You’ll also learn how to use Google Docs and build your own website.

St Andrews Church is the venue for these options:
DAY CLASSES - Starts 13 March to 6 June
Tues, Weds 9.30-1, Thurs 9.30-12.30
Information Session - Friday 9 March, 10am in the St Andrews Cafe.

EVENING CLASSES - Starts 12 March to 7 June
Monday-Thursdays, 6-8.30pm
Information Sessions - Thursday 8 March, 10am or Friday 9 March, 6pm
at St Andrews Church, 3 Macville Road, MM

For more information or to apply, call Toi Ohomai 0800 86 46 46

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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

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Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.