92 days ago

Poll: Do you think amalgamating councils is a good idea?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Thames-Coromandel District’s new mayor has thrown cold water on the idea of combining with other Waikato councils.

Peter Revell questioned the savings and service benefits of amalgamation, and noted that the top of the Coromandel peninsula was a long way from anywhere.

Do you think combining councils is a good idea? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think amalgamating councils is a good idea?
  • 52.9% Yes
    52.9% Complete
  • 47.1% No
    47.1% Complete
17 votes
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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!
    2.7% Complete
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?

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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