Move to reduce speed limit between Masterton and Featherston
Should the speed limit between Featherston and Masterton be reduced?
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to have their say on safer speed limits for State Highway 2 between Masterton and Featherston.
Public engagement on speed limits, as well as infrastructure improvements, for SH2 gets underway on Thursday 5 November.
Director of regional relationships Emma Speight says these sessions will give the public a view of the plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on this section of SH2.
“Speed limits and infrastructure improvements work in tandem to create a safe and efficient network for the many people who use SH2,” Ms Speight says.
Community drop-in sessions:
- Thursday 5 November, Featherston Memorial RSA 3-6pm.
- Friday 6 November, Greytown Library 12-4pm.
- Saturday 7 November, Carterton Events Centre 11am-3pm.
- Sunday 8 November, Solway Primary School Masterton 11-4pm.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.2% ... It is complicated
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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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50% Human-centred experience and communication
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18.8% Critical thinking
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31.3% Resilience and adaptability
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0% Other - I will share below!
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
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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