Mayor and Auckland Council's emergency declaration 'came too late'
Kia ora neighbours, during Auckland’s worst ever rainfall event, Mayor Wayne Brown and Auckland Council declared a state of emergency “too late” to reassure the public.
The findings of an independent review into Auckland Council’s response to the devastating January floods were released on Wednesday.
Former police commissioner Mike Bush, the head of the independent review panel, presented key findings of the report at a stand-up in Auckland CBD.
What do you think of the findings of the review?
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🌉🛶 Early Birds Might Crack This One First… or Not? 🥚🧠
A person is crossing a bridge and sees a boat full of people, yet there isn't a single person on board.
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🪱🐦 When are you the most productive? 🌙🦉
The Post has been diving into our daily habits, and research suggests being an early bird or a night owl isn’t just a choice—it’s biology! We all have that specific time when our brains finally "click" into gear.
This raises a big question for the modern workplace. To get the best out of everyone, should employers accommodate our natural body clocks? This idea is at the heart of the four-day work week and flexible scheduling movements.
We want to hear from you:
1. When does your brain "click" into gear?
2. Would a flexible (or shortened) schedule change the way you work?
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