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Matamata's Little Free Library--The Big Book of Books

Michelle from Matamata

“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” – Jane Smiley


The Big Book of Books--Matamata's Little Free Library is filled with heaps of books. Just today it was "book bombed" (a term stewards of free libraries world-wide use when heaps arrive) Books for all ages--novels, cookbooks, chapter books for kids, story books for young children, fairly recent magazines for kids and adults. Stop by today and check it out! You'll find it on Rawhiti Ave on the lawn of the Matamata Club. Keep updated on the library by joining the Facebook group. www.facebook.com...

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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.

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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?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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