2320 days ago

Creating digital-savvy seniors

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

Join us tomorrow for Appy Seniors - a new age-friendly community project to help seniors engage in the digital world using apps on their smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Bring your device and get practical skills and solutions to help you feel confident in the digital world. Join us on Thursday 17 October:

- 12:30pm-2:30pm, Wainuiomata Library (Wainuiomata Community Hub)
- 1pm-3pm, Taita Library (Walter Nash Centre)
- 1pm-3pm, Petone Library

Find out how to use the SuperGold Card app, Google Maps, Metlink, and more - including how to order your groceries online! Volunteers from Kiwibank will also be on hand to help.

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2 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?
  • 52.1% Human-centred experience and communication
    52.1% Complete
  • 15.2% Critical thinking
    15.2% Complete
  • 30.1% Resilience and adaptability
    30.1% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I will share below!
    2.6% Complete
382 votes
17 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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1 day ago

A wonderful night out in Wellington for a fabulous cause

Gem from Eastbourne

🏡 Every day, RMHC® NZ provides a home-away-from-home for over 100 families.
Your support helps fund accommodation, meals, and care for families staying close to their child in hospital.
Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo welcomes RMHC® whānau at no cost, with more than 400 adults and children visiting each year to experience healing time in nature.

You can help support this incredible event by purchasing tickets, and joining us on 19 March 2026.

www.wellingtonzoo.com...

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