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2634 days ago

Retired Driving Instructor available for driving lessons

Steve from Albany

I established and used to own A1 Driving School, which is well known in Auckland. As a neighbourly gesture, I can take anyone for a one hour lesson in their own car for $39 per hour, normally $70.

For more info call Steve on Ph: 0273430869. Please feel free to ask any questions.During driving lessons we will do 1: Driver observation and signalling at roundabouts 2: Lane changing procedures 3: Forward Parking 4: Three point turns 5: Reverse Parallel Parking Procedures 6 : Flush Median Procedures 7: Gap Selection 8: 50k - 60k and motorway driving etc. Bookings fill fast as I only do a few lessons a week now.

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18 days ago

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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4 days ago

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?
  • 52% Human-centred experience and communication
    52% Complete
  • 15.2% Critical thinking
    15.2% Complete
  • 29.9% Resilience and adaptability
    29.9% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I will share below!
    2.9% Complete
521 votes
11 hours ago

✨ This Saturday: Auckland’s Biggest Pre-Loved Kids Market! ✨

Nikki from Red Beach

Looking to save money while finding amazing treasures for the kids?
With 45+ stalls packed with quality pre-loved goodies, you’ll discover:

👕 Clothes for all ages
📚 Books & puzzles
🧸 Toys & games
🚲 Bikes & ride-ons
🛒 Buggies & nursery furniture
Bring the kids and join the treasure hunt, you never know what you’ll find!
🗓 Saturday
⏰ Doors open 9:00am
📍 Orewa Community Centre

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