Alert Level 4
A COVID-19 community case has been identified in Devonport, with an infectious period since Thursday 12 August. There are 10 locations of interest across Auckland and others in the Coromandel.
More information on Alert Level 4:
covid19.govt.nz...
* Stay at home, except when going to the supermarket, need medical attention or exercising.
* You may exercise/walk in your immediate area. All playgrounds, basketball courts, equipment, seats, etc, are closed.
* Stay 2 metres away from others, including when walking on paths and bush tracks, and don't touch anything.
* If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
* If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms call your doctor or Healthline 0800 358 5453.
* If you have been told to self-isolate you legally must do so immediately.
* Only essential businesses will be open, however supermarkets, dairies, petrol stations and chemists will remain open
* All council facilities and schools are closed.
This post will be updated as information becomes available.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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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52% Human-centred experience and communication
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15.3% Critical thinking
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29.8% Resilience and adaptability
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2.9% Other - I will share below!
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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