5 days ago

Planned Power Outage

Power Co

Waverley and Surrounding areas - Sunday 22 February - 9AM to 5PM

Transpower, the owner and operator of the national grid, is carrying out important maintenance at the Waverley substation and its connecting lines

For this work to be completed safely and as quickly as possible, the substation will need to be turned off on Sunday 22 February.
We understand there is never a good time to be without power and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The map shows the areas likely to be affected. For useful tips to help you prepare, please click here.

If you have any questions, please contact us at communications@transpower.co.nz or phone 04 590 7000. You can also contact your power retailer.
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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

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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?
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Zumba with Mamacita 2026

Yvonne from Mayfair

CLASSES RESTART TUESDAY FEBUARY 3rd
6.15pm
4 classes in February..
First time free.. $5 a class..
Kick start your fitness goals with Mamacita weekly happy hour of movement, smiles and fun.
Come and give a try..
Harriers Club Hall
803 Sylvan Road Hastings

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Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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