2766 days ago

Poll: To change or not to change?

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Hey Neighbours,
How do you feel about your name?
Do you like it?
Do you hate it?
Do you want to change it?

One woman had her younger years tainted by the fact that she shared her name with five others in her class, so she changed it as soon as possible.

Now her daughter Esmee is about to start full-time education but will be sharing her name with two others in her class.

Horrified by this the mother posted to an anonymous parenting site if it would be unreasonable to change her daughter's name.

What do you think?
Has anyone in Franklin had a similar name situation?
What did you do about it?

Please put NFP if you don't want your comment printed.

Read more about the name situation: www.stuff.co.nz...

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To change or not to change?
  • 33.3% Who cares? It's just a name.
    33.3% Complete
  • 8.3% Her daughter, her decision.
    8.3% Complete
  • 0% Of course I would change her name.
    0% Complete
  • 58.3% She's daft if she does that.
    58.3% Complete
12 votes
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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?
  • 57.8% Human-centred experience and communication
    57.8% Complete
  • 13.5% Critical thinking
    13.5% Complete
  • 25.9% Resilience and adaptability
    25.9% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I will share below!
    2.7% Complete
185 votes
14 hours ago

Enrol now for Term 2 @ Fraser ACE!

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Enrolments for Term 2 are open now!

Visit www.fraserace.ac.nz... to check out our wide range of classes.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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4 days ago

Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟

While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.

We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?

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Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
  • 77.3% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
    77.3% Complete
  • 22.7% No. This would be impossible in practice.
    22.7% Complete
97 votes