93 days ago

Boost for Hamilton's nature showcase

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Work on the Waiwhakareke predator-free fence has been given the go ahead, bringing Hamilton another step closer to gaining its first fully enclosed ecological sanctuary.

The project has long been on the wish list for city nature advocates and while it’s had its ups and downs through Covid and tight times, it’s set to bring some of the magic of successful ecological sanctuaries like Maungatautari into Hamilton’s backyard in a spot accessible to residents right next to the zoo.

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2 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?
  • 53.1% Human-centred experience and communication
    53.1% Complete
  • 14.7% Critical thinking
    14.7% Complete
  • 29.5% Resilience and adaptability
    29.5% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I will share below!
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593 votes
7 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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