1311 days ago

Record number apply to become guide dog puppy trainers after appeal

Mildred Armah Reporter from Manukau Courier

An organisation which trains and provides guide dogs for vision impaired New Zealanders has received a "record" number of applicants seeking to temporarily house new puppies.

On Wednesday, Stuff reported that guide dog charity Blind Low Vision NZ needed homes for 40 puppies in the next three months, with only 10 homes being confirmed.

The impacts of Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis had affected both staffing and volunteer numbers, said Rochelle Corrigan​​, puppy placement and development manager.

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3 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?
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QUEEN Gem update

Derek from Papatoetoe

Hi all my lovely human bought a new plate. I gave him some purr felt cat advice and told him that plate needs to be used by a Queen. So he wisely gave it to me

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21 hours ago

Weekend laugh

Derek from Papatoetoe

Hi all. I'm feeling okay. Here is a weekend laugh

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