The NZ BIKE EXPO is coming this weekend!
The feature event of Biketober Chch this coming week has to be the 2nd NZ Bike Expo, being held at Wigram Airforce Museum next Sat 13th and Sun 14th Oct. Are you looking for a new bike or some biking gear? Perhaps you want to find out about the new cycleways or cycle touring or e-bikes? With a huge array of exhibitors, demonstrations and other fun activities, there is literally something for every kind of biking fan (or would-be fan).
Open from 10am to 5pm each day, just $10 for adults. Check out the website for more details - nzbikeexpo.nz.... There are even guided bike rides to the Expo from town on both days if you want to avoid the hassle of finding a carpark.
(don't forget about all the other Biketober activities happening throughout the month! See biketober.nz... for details)
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
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.
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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52.1% Human-centred experience and communication
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15.1% Critical thinking
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30% Resilience and adaptability
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2.9% Other - I will share below!
Hello Hornby - Your community party in the park
✨ 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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