Open Days 28th 29th September
Thompson House 4 Kent Street, Levin 5510 . A gracious old home, set in lovely grounds and dates from the1920s. It is one of Levin’s finest recreational venues and is the Hub of many community activities – cultural, artistic, educational, business and social. Thompson Memorial Cultural Centre Inc. To give it its formal name was established in 1974 through the joint initiatives of the Levin Borough Council (as it was then) and a steering committee of citizens from many societies and clubs. In order to make the best use of a fine building (the former home and surgery of a respected and long serving Doctor, Dr Jim Thompson) the Council presented his house which they had purchased to the people of Levin as a Cultural and Arts centre. Thereby providing Horowhenua with a unique venue in lovely quiet garden surroundings. Bookings can be made for room hire at the House--Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am until 12pm. Phone 06 368 5023.
Thompson House will be open to the public on 28th 29th September 2024 from 10am until 4pm. Craft & Art sales and activities along with Historic information will be a feature of those days. .
Homestead Creative Crafts Levin will also be open to display and they sell beautiful quality items made by local Crafters. So come along and enjoy a walk in the Thompson House Park and experience just what the Art/Craft Hub of Levin has to offer.
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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52.7% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.4% Critical thinking
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30% Resilience and adaptability
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2.9% Other - I will share below!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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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.
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