DIY Classes
Workshop Info:
When: Tuesday Mornings 10:00 – 12:00
Where: Friendship House, 55 Wiliiam Street, HUNTLY
Cost: Gold Coin donation each session
Topics include:
01 August – Reduce Reuse Recycle
You have probably heard the importance of reducing our waste, now let’s put it into practice. Find a use for all those non-recyclable items.
08 August – Gardening in the winter
Easy ways to garden in the winter, know what to plant and when. Learn how to make your own pest controls.
15 August – Preserving & storage
If you are like me you hate food going to waste. Learn how to preserve & store food safely.
22 August – Car Maintenance
Let’s get our car in tune with an easy checklist to it running smoother. Did you know that keeping your car in good working order can save on gas and hefty mechanical bills?
29 August – The art of Crafting
Great satisfaction can come from creating something out of nothing.
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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52.9% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.6% 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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