Community Networking Meetings
MECOSS Community Networking Meetings are an opportunity for local service providers and residents to network, promote their services and learn about the great work happening in Auckland's, Manukau East.
Each meeting features a guest speaker. At Friday's meeting Simon Julius talked about Sewtec Fashion Academy - an NZQA registered, category two Independent Tertiary Institute founded in 2001 established to provide a high standard of practical, hands-on education.
Students learn about sewing/garment construction, design and pattern making and fashion design.
Sewtec offer free trials so you can be sure it's the right educational fit for you!
With campuses in Manukau and New Lynn, Sewtec offer a complimentary pickup/drop off service to and from Papatoetoe train station to their Manukau campus. For further information call - 0800 SEWTEC (0800 739 832) #SayYESToFashion #Sewtec
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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