So much family fun on offer across two Winter festivals - check it out!
The July school holidays are jammed packed with fun - not just for locals but your visiting friends and family too!
Just some top picks are:
- Ice skating on real ice in the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival (Book your hour long session at the Events Centre or on the festival website) www.cartertonec.co.nz...
- The Amazing Race Star Tour - Sunday 11ith at the Events Centre. Ideal for kids aged 8-12.
- Matariki fun activities day from 1pm at Cobblestones on Saturday 10th from 1pm - learn traditional games , try stilts, hobby horses, quoits, hula hoops and enjoy yummy food (entry by koha)
- Main Street Glow, Greytown - every night in July, Greytown's Main Street will be glowing with spectacular projections and lighting displays. The lights are on from 5pm, but look their best from 6pm.
FESTIVAL FUN -full details on both festivals are here:
www.cartertonec.co.nz...
www.greytownvillage.com...
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.2% ... It is complicated
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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50% Human-centred experience and communication
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18.8% Critical thinking
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31.3% Resilience and adaptability
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0% Other - I will share below!
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
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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