Posts by Waikato Times
308 days ago

Poll: Has your KiwiSaver (or another investment) been affected by Trump's moves on tariffs?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Kirstin Miller was not a fan of Donald Trump - and that was before the US President inadvertently intervened in her attempt to get a foot on the property ladder.

First home buyer Miller said she and her partner had applied to use their KiwiSaver funds to buy their first home but in the weeks since their loan was approved their KiwiSaver balances had dropped below their agreed deposit amount.

Has your KiwiSaver (or another investment) been affected by Trump's moves on tariffs? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Has your KiwiSaver (or another investment) been affected by Trump's moves on tariffs?
  • 52.6% Yes
    52.6% Complete
  • 47.4% No
    47.4% Complete
19 votes
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9 hours ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

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4 hours ago

Bargain or big risk? Crown puts Huntly subsidence home on the market

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Crown-owned subsidence property has come on the market, but whether potential buyers reckon it’s a bargain or risky buy is yet to be seen.

While some might view the Huntly east property as a bargain, Huntly real estate agents reckoned living on top of the mining zone makes some buyers nervous they’re going to “just sink one day”. Although, the agents are fairly confident the area is safe.

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6 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?
  • 53% Human-centred experience and communication
    53% Complete
  • 14.6% Critical thinking
    14.6% Complete
  • 29.6% Resilience and adaptability
    29.6% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I will share below!
    2.7% Complete
594 votes