345 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: Consumer rights with CAB's Andrew Hubbard

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.

Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.

Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you.

Andrew is here live on Wednesday from 9.30am for your questions.

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11 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
1 hour 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

Lost Cat

Janet from Mount Eden

SMOKEY
MISSING since 7th Feb 26
Grey green eyes
Very shy
Missing from Dominion road near St Albarns church.
Jan 0274374334