What you need to know about Auckland's Covid-19 community outbreak
Kia ora koutou. Auckland is expected to be in Covid-19 alert level 4 for at least seven days after Covid-19 was discovered in the North Shore community on Tuesday. It has since been confirmed as the Delta strain of the virus from NSW in Australia. Tests are underway to establish how it got into the community.
There are a number of locations of interest in Auckland and the Coromandel. The list is expected to grow due to there being confirmed cases of community transmission. Read more about the locations of interest here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Free testing for Covid-19 is available across the region. Symptoms of Covid-19 include a new or worsening cough, a fever of at least 38 degrees Celsius, shortness of breath, a sore throat, sneezing and a runny nose, and temporary loss of smell. To find a testing location near you, click here: www.stuff.co.nz...
You can read our live coverage of the Covid-19 outbreak by clicking 'read more' below.
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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56.6% Human-centred experience and communication
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13.2% Critical thinking
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26.3% Resilience and adaptability
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3.9% Other - I will share below!
Ecofest: Workshops with Jane Wrigglesworth
They SOLD OUT last time… and she’s back!
We’re so excited to welcome Jane Wrigglesworth back to Epsom Community Centre for two hands-on EcoFest workshops this April.
📅 Saturday 18 April
Hands-on Herbal Balm Workshop
10.00–11.30am
Learn to infuse oils, blend natural waxes, and create your own soothing balm for cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.
✔ Take home your own handmade balm
✔ Perfect for families, gardeners & natural remedy lovers
Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making
12.00–1.30pm
Create your own lipstick and lip gloss using cocoa butter, vitamin E and plant-based pigments. Choose beeswax or a vegan alternative and blend your own personalised shade.
✔ Take home your custom creations
✔ Free from synthetic additives
$15 per workshop
$25 if you attend both
Register online here: enrolmy.com...
Spots are limited and these workshops sold out last time - book early to avoid missing out!
These workshops are brought to you by Epsom Community Centre as part of EcoFest 2026. Supported by the Albert-Eden Local Board.
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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