Posts by Shona McFarlane Retirement Village
655 days ago

Why Leonie loves lawn bowls

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

For the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.

But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and memories.

So much so, that she has dedicated most of the last 20-plus years to umpiring the game. It is her way of giving back, she says, and now she is lending those skills to the upcoming trans-Tasman inter-village Ryman Roll Up.

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4 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?
  • 52.5% Human-centred experience and communication
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  • 14.6% Critical thinking
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  • 29.8% Resilience and adaptability
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493 votes
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6 hours ago

Mindful Mornings

Karen from Whitby

Wednesday 9:30am

Come and join me for a wonderful relaxing and energizing start to your day.

These mindful classes are a blend of static stretches and beginner yoga poses, finishing off the session with a small 5-10 minute meditation.

Classes are around 45 minutes.
Small intimate group sessions of up to 4 people
Based in Whitby
$18 casual, $75 5 week pass (conditions apply)

Call Karen to make a booking 027 6565800

9 hours ago

2 Notices

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours,are you ,ready to don your boots again an Line Dance with our beautiful Kathy tomorrow at Nae nae Bowling Club 11:15-12-15pm.
The cheapest work you will ever pay $10 which includes a cuppa, light refreshments an a catchup with new frenz.See y'all there.
Also i will be opening the Pataka Tues 9am.Please only take what you need so others may also benefit..Thanku.

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