1591 days ago

Christmas in the Park cancelled for second year

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Christmas in the Park has been cancelled for Aucklanders for the second year in a row.

The free outdoor concert usually attracts tens of thousands of Kiwi families at the Auckland Domain.

The Auckland event was due to be held on December 11, but uncertainty around Covid restrictions meant organisers made the decision to cancel.

Read the full story at the link below.

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10 hours 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?
  • 56.6% Human-centred experience and communication
    56.6% Complete
  • 13.2% Critical thinking
    13.2% Complete
  • 26.3% Resilience and adaptability
    26.3% Complete
  • 3.9% Other - I will share below!
    3.9% Complete
76 votes
29 minutes ago

Ecofest: Workshops with Jane Wrigglesworth

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

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.

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1 day ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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