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1697 days ago

Emilio Flores Márquez confirmed as the world’s oldest man living at 112

Adrian from Paraparaumu

Puerto Rico's Emilio Flores Márquez has officially been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest person living (male) with a confirmed age of 112 years and 326 days, as of today.  

Born on August 8, 1908, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Márquez is the second-oldest of 11 children born to Alberto Flores Melendez and Margarita Márquez-Garcia.

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5 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?
  • 52.2% Human-centred experience and communication
    52.2% Complete
  • 15.1% Critical thinking
    15.1% Complete
  • 29.9% Resilience and adaptability
    29.9% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I will share below!
    2.8% Complete
538 votes
3 hours ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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11 hours ago

WAIKANAE NIGHT MARKET THIS FRIDAY

Gary from Waikanae

When:- Friday 27 February, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Where: Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society Hall
27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae

Joyously made, locally hand crafted and wonderful preloved goodies:-

* Good quality Preloved Clothing
* New Clothing by a local designer
* Jewellery
* Hand made Bags
* Hand made Children's Dress-ups and Dolls Clothes
* Hand made Crochet Toys
* Hand made Cushions
* Upcycled and repurposed items including Furniture upcycled in a Shabby Chic style
* The Chimney Pot - Antiques & Collectables
* Collage Art


Bring the kids along!! They have not been forgotten!!
Don't miss it - Everyone Welcome!!
Support Local!!

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