Posts by Waikato Times
1973 days ago

Poll: Who are you voting for in the General Election?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

Hamilton East looks set to be an interesting battleground at this year's election. From the two main parties, incumbent National MP David Bennett is up against Labour list MP Jamie Strange whose party is talking up his chances.

Who will you be voting for and why?

Read more here

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Who are you voting for in the General Election?
  • 37.9% David Bennett - National
    37.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Rimu Bhooi - Green
    1.7% Complete
  • 1.7% Matt Coleman - Independent
    1.7% Complete
  • 2.6% Myah Deedman - ACT
    2.6% Complete
  • 0% Jack Gielen - Republic of NZ
    0% Complete
  • 0.9% Siggy Henry - Advance NZ
    0.9% Complete
  • 0.9% Stu Husband - NZ First
    0.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Julie Manders - New Conservative
    1.7% Complete
  • 0% Destry Murphy - Vision NZ
    0% Complete
  • 0.9% Naomi Pocock - TOP
    0.9% Complete
  • 51.7% Jamie Strange - Labour
    51.7% Complete
116 votes
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3 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?
  • 52.9% Human-centred experience and communication
    52.9% Complete
  • 14.6% Critical thinking
    14.6% Complete
  • 29.6% Resilience and adaptability
    29.6% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I will share below!
    2.9% Complete
446 votes
4 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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18 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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