1918 days ago

Russell Coutts' sailing series with massive global TV audience may land in Lyttelton

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

A major international sailing event attracting a global broadcast audience estimated at quarter of a billion viewers is on the cusp of being confirmed for Lyttelton Harbour in Christchurch.

The hugely popular SailGP (grand prix) series, featuring a new Kiwi team launched by Olympic and world champion sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, could hit the Lyttelton waters in January 2022.

The races feature foiling catamarans, which can hit speeds of up to 50 knots and have hydrofoils to lift their hulls above the water to reduce drag.

Loren Heaphy, destination and attraction manager at ChristchurchNZ, the city's economic development and promotional agency, confirmed negotiations to host the event were taking place.

What are your thoughts on events like this potentially coming to Lyttelton?

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1 day 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?
  • 53.3% Human-centred experience and communication
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  • 14.3% Critical thinking
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  • 29.5% Resilience and adaptability
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315 votes
10 hours ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.
ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

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17 hours ago