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2423 days ago

Poll: Kiwi makes plant-based swimsuits

Nicole Lawton Reporter from Central Leader

Kiwi entrepreneur Janaya Wilkins is well on her way to producing the world's first range of luxury, plant-based swimsuits.
The sleek black bikinis and one-pieces will be made from a new, environmentally conscious fabric called "Yulex", which is extracted from rubber trees.
Would you try out plant-based swimwear?

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Kiwi makes plant-based swimsuits
  • 58.7% Yes, if it's good for the environment!
    58.7% Complete
  • 15.9% No, what if they dissolve?!
    15.9% Complete
  • 20.6% Undecided, I'd have to do my homework
    20.6% Complete
  • 4.8% Yes, anything to support Kiwi designers
    4.8% Complete
63 votes
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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?
  • 0% Human-centred experience and communication
    0% Complete
  • 0% Critical thinking
    0% Complete
  • 0% Resilience and adaptability
    0% Complete
  • 0% Other - I will share below!
    0% Complete
0 votes
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Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.

But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.

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7 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.4% Complete
  • 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.4% Complete
  • 14.2% ... It is complicated
    14.2% Complete
1180 votes