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602 days ago

Covid update - National figures

Gordon from Halswell

Phew. Last week's figures were not indicative of the full picture and look's more like a timing issue with reporting, possible to do with public holidays.
There is still an issue with COVID as deaths are staying high, so take care.

All the recommendations for vaccination and safeguards should be in place.
Masks for the vulnerable would not go amiss in crowds

Stay aware and safe folks.

New
Cases- Deaths - % of National --- Cant new cases

3657 - 40......................13.2%---------481
8943 - 25......................14.0%---------1250
4778 - 37 .....................15.9%---------763
5230 - 20......................15.4% --------805
6142 - 1........................12.0%---------738
6636 - 7 .......................12.6% --------883
6148 - 19.......................10.3% ------ 667
3922 - 13.......................11.3% ------ 444
2287 - 19.......................13.6% ------ 310
2343 -11........................17.0% ------ 399
2383 - 21.......................16.6% ------ 396
2618 - 8.........................16.6%
3385 - 13 ......................16.0%

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20 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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1 day ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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6 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?
  • 52.8% Human-centred experience and communication
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  • 14.8% Critical thinking
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  • 29.6% Resilience and adaptability
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  • 2.8% Other - I will share below!
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