1898 days ago

Win* NZ's own Bluegrass festival

Kiwigrass

Kiwigrass: New Zealand's only National Bluegrass Festival is coming to Cambridge this February! The sounds of banjo and mandolin will ring out over 5-7 February as the best bluegrass bands from across New Zealand congregate at the Mighty River Domain on Lake Kārapiro. Win a double pass for the weekend! to enter simply Like and/or Thank this post to go in the draw.

Enjoy three days of classic and contemporary Bluegrass, old-time mountain string music and Americana in a family-friendly setting. Workshops provide opportunities to learn more about the music and the people who make, and New Zealand’s best luthiers will be there with instruments so you can try your hand. Tickets available now. Winner to be drawn and contacted on the 15th December 2020. T&C's Apply.
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The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.4% Complete
  • 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.4% Complete
  • 14.2% ... It is complicated
    14.2% Complete
1180 votes
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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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?
  • 50% Human-centred experience and communication
    50% Complete
  • 18.8% Critical thinking
    18.8% Complete
  • 31.3% Resilience and adaptability
    31.3% Complete
  • 0% Other - I will share below!
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16 votes
16 hours ago

Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.

But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.

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