Speed limit reductions on our roads - want to know more?
This is the last issue before Christmas – the final publication for 2019.
In this issue you’ll find:
- Locally made Christmas gift ideas.
- Details of proposed local speed reductions.
- The story behind Te Kowhai’s very own and very special Christmas Grotto.
- Information on local Christmas church and carol services.
- Fund raising details for St Stephen’s Church.
- “I don’t know much” interview with Ryan Christensen: pro cyclist and one of the six dedicated family members behind the Bucking Boar Cornfield Maze.
- A trip down memory lane with Myra Woolrich, interviewed by Shirley Warner.
- Heritage stories, as told by Graham McBride.
- Who’s who in the local election results.
As always, feedback is welcome along with new advertisers, nominations for interview subjects, news, local events and tid-bits of information.
Get in touch any time.
Regards
Amanda
0220 166 828
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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56.9% Human-centred experience and communication
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13.8% Critical thinking
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26.2% Resilience and adaptability
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3.1% 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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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.1% ... It is complicated
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