English language consultant
Chances are, if English is your second language, you speak with an accent. Is this a problem? No, not if your listeners can easily understand you. However, if people often ask you to repeat what you have said, or worse, say, 'Don't worry about it', when it is obvious they can't understand what you are saying, then I can help. Do you know that your accent may be what is stopping you from securing that deal, getting that promotion, or that job you are qualified for? I can help- I will analyze your speech, tell you what is happening, why it is happening, and most importantly help you to fix it! I am a qualified English language teacher, have a language school here in Christchurch and am passionate about helping people whose second language is English to be understood the first time. Sessions can be online or face-to-face. Call Lisa on 022 010 5288 for a chat about how I can help you.
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.
Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!
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.
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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52.8% 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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