565 days ago

Aged Care Employee Day

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest Rutherford Special Care team, it was working the night shift as it was the perfect job to manage while she raised her children as a single mum.

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More messages from your neighbours
18 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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4 days 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?
  • 52% Human-centred experience and communication
    52% Complete
  • 15.2% Critical thinking
    15.2% Complete
  • 29.9% Resilience and adaptability
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  • 2.9% Other - I will share below!
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521 votes
13 hours ago

High Tea at Alberton 2026

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

High Tea at Alberton 2026
The popular high tea service at Alberton in Mt Albert is being held this year on Sunday 22&29 March at 2 pm. Join us to enjoy a traditional tea service served in the atmospheric ballroom or out on the lovely verandah at this much-loved heritage site.
The price includes entry to the house prior to, or after the service. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Book on Eventbrite:https: //Albertonhightea2026.eventbrite.co.nz