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1359 days ago

Modular Pump Track in Browns Bay 🛹🛴

Victoria from Torbay - Long Bay

Have you seen the new Modular Pump Track at Freyberg Park? It was installed on Wednesday next to the half-court.

The track will be rotated between the East Coast Bays and Hibiscus Coast every 6 months, so get down there and have a go and don't forget your helmet!!

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16 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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1 day 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?
  • 53.8% Human-centred experience and communication
    53.8% Complete
  • 14.1% Critical thinking
    14.1% Complete
  • 29.4% Resilience and adaptability
    29.4% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I will share below!
    2.7% Complete
333 votes
4 hours ago

🐾 Volunteers needed – Silverdale SPCA Op Shop 🐾

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers aged 15+ to join our team at our Silverdale Op Shop!

If you can help on weekdays between 9am–5pm, with a 3-hour shift (or longer) and commit to at least one shift per fortnight, we’d love to hear from you.

Volunteering is a great way to:
• Meet a welcoming, supportive team
• Gain retail experience, and a reference for your CV
• Keep busy while the kids are at school
• Help raise vital funds for animals in need 💙

📍 8 Silverdale Street
🔗 Apply here: www.spca.nz...

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