Posts by Cycling in Christchurch
2704 days ago

Biketober 2018 is here!

Glen Koorey from Cycling in Christchurch

The month of October is imminent and that means... Biketober is back! Yes, the award-winning festival of biking is back for the entire month right across Christchurch.

Last year, we enjoyed over 60 different events happening throughout the month; this year, the calendar is chocka with at least 80 activities to choose from! Guided rides, NZ Bike Expo, beginner MTB sessions, bike repair workshops, kids skills fun days, social events - the list is endless...

The Biketober Passport is also back again, with 40 different businesses around the city awaiting your custom and the chance to win prizes.

More details on all this: cyclingchristchurch.co.nz...

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19 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?
  • 52.1% Human-centred experience and communication
    52.1% Complete
  • 15.1% Critical thinking
    15.1% Complete
  • 30% Resilience and adaptability
    30% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I will share below!
    2.9% Complete
524 votes
17 hours ago

Hello Hornby - Your community party in the park

Marco from Hornby

✨ LOCK IT IN, HORNBY! ✨

The legendary Hello Hornby is back on Saturday 7 March, and we’re taking over Wycola Park from midday to 3pm! 🎪

This year, we’re getting weird with the letter H. Why? Because Hornby is Heaps of fun, Home to the best people, and... well, we just like the letter. 💁‍♂️

THE CHALLENGE:
Come in Fancy Dress starting with H.
Are you showing up as a Hero? A Hippie? A Hungry Hippo? Or perhaps a Humble piece of Halloumi? 🧀

There are great prizes up for grabs, so don't be a Hermit—get your costume sorted! 🏆

📍 Where: Wycola Park
🕛 When: Saturday 7 March, 12pm - 3pm
🎭 Theme: The letter H

See you there for a Huge afternoon! 🚀🙌

#HelloHornby #HornbyEvents #LetterH #FancyDress #WycolaPark #CommunityVibes

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