Let’s celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Birthday with a treasure hunt in store!
So you may not find the Crown Jewels but there are plenty more treasures to be had. We have awesome winter clothing going out daily, lots of Nic naps and bits and bobs waiting to be found even a couple of single beds, a heater, a fish tank and oddness of soft toys.
There really is something for everyone in the shop this week.
We are gladly accepting donations of good quality goods and clothes and we are looking for new volunteers. If you have 3 or 4 hours once a week on a regular basis we would love to hear from you just come on in to the shop and have a chat with Leanne or Carolyne and we can go from there.
We are open 7 days
Monday to Friday 9-4.30pm
Saturday 9-4pm
Sunday 9-3 pm
It’s a right royal week and there are treasures to be found in your local Red Cross Shop
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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14.7% Critical thinking
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29.6% 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!)
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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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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