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The unemployment rate for 15-24 year olds is 15.2%. Those not in employment, education or training is 13.8%. This post might help prepare your young family member for that first job interview or training programme.
Check out our youth website - youth.cab.org.nz... It has some very useful … View moreThe unemployment rate for 15-24 year olds is 15.2%. Those not in employment, education or training is 13.8%. This post might help prepare your young family member for that first job interview or training programme.
Check out our youth website - youth.cab.org.nz... It has some very useful information, especially the link "Looking for work" - youth.cab.org.nz...starting-work
The CareerQuest quiz is a useful and simple tool that matches your skills with employment options. It takes about 10 minutes to complete. The more honest your response, the more accurate will be the information it provides. Check it out - www.careers.govt.nz...
For those with a disability, check out this Workbridge link - www.cab.org.nz...
Our volunteers come from teaching, careers guidance and all manner of employment backgrounds, so if you have any queries about preparing yourself for work or training, give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Pop in and see us at 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri. Or email us farnorth@cab.org.nz.
We are open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Needing someone who isnt afraid of heights to trim a boston ivy throughout the spring weekly and summer two weekly. Please contact 0212201489
🌿 Air New Zealand reckons the future of air travel lies in AI. To them, AI means boosting efficiency without bumping up prices.
But what do you think? 🤔
Can AI really make flying more personal?
Keen to find out more? 👉 Check out Grant Bradley's piece on the Post
LA145 48” cut 1400 hours
Two new front tyres
New drive belt
New mower belt
New blades
Runs well
I am considering importing a Chinese-made skid steer tractor. Could any of you share your experience with me? Is it worth the trouble? Value for money? Servicing? etc.
Kiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You… View moreKiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You can actually buy a symbolic piece of one of New Zealand’s most remote islands as part of the Auckland Island Restoration Project.
If you had a bit of spare cash, would you 'buy' into the project?
And maybe the bigger question — should we be looking at doing the same kind of thing for wildlife refuges on our main islands too?
A number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your … View moreA number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your login details – including your username and passwords – by email or phone.
⚠️ Your bank will never send direct links to log in to online banking platforms via email or SMS.
⚠️ Your bank does not need to know your full credit card number and CVV number (they already know these details!)
⚠️ Your bank will never ask you to download software or remotely access your device.
Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
We’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ … View moreWe’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ attitudes towards services from business across various industries.
Companies are assessed based on five pillars: personalisation, understanding, simplicity, satisfaction and consistency.
This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication and excellence that our teams strive for every day in our villages to deliver exceptional service standards.
Thank you to our amazing teams and to all those who took the time to complete the surveys!
Here's a free opportunity for members of trusts, boards or Northland community organisations to join a 2-part Governance training programme. Register to attend by 23 November 2025:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
The training will be hosted by LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership… View moreHere's a free opportunity for members of trusts, boards or Northland community organisations to join a 2-part Governance training programme. Register to attend by 23 November 2025:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
The training will be hosted by LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership and aims to develop positive board culture, build confidence, and enhance mission achievement and long term sustainability.
The programme takes place online on Monday 1 and Monday 8 December 2025 over 2.5 hours.
We're excited to be collaborating with Kaipara District Council and Far North District Council to offer this training region-wide. If you're part of a community group, please send this to its governing body!
A big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink … View moreA big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink outdoor chair)
Chris Carlyon - Waikanae (French Bulldog painting)
Joel Bradley - Auckland (Kea painting)
Jayne Walton - Rangiora (rainbow gate
Charmaine Macpherson - Cheviot (colourful bathtab)
Adele Whittaker - Auckland (school mural)
Karan Robson - Foxton Beach (blue backdoor)
Dave Bang - Levin (native bird mural)
Take a look at their wonderful colourful entries below. A huge thank you to everyone who shared a Bright Spot in their community this year; we have loved seeing the places in your neighbourhood that bring you joy.
Fonterra is selling some of its well-known brands — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke … View moreFonterra is selling some of its well-known brands — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke Malpass offers his opinion in The Press
Lovely bevelled edge glass coffee table, reasonable offers but want it gone as too big for our lounge space. 136cmx89cmx44cm. In good order apart from small scratch on wood which can be rectified.
Every village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to… View moreEvery village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
We’ve recently been made aware of individuals pretending to be Neighbourly Admin and using a forged Neighbourly logo to trick members into sharing personal information.
Please remember:
🔴 Never click on suspicious or unexpected links.
🔴 If something doesn’t feel right, reach out to … View moreWe’ve recently been made aware of individuals pretending to be Neighbourly Admin and using a forged Neighbourly logo to trick members into sharing personal information.
Please remember:
🔴 Never click on suspicious or unexpected links.
🔴 If something doesn’t feel right, reach out to us directly at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz
While Neighbourly does ask members to verify their details using document submissions, your confidential information (like bank details or spending history) should always be hidden. For verification, we only need to see:
✔️ Your name, and your residential address
✔️ The logo or header from the issuing organisation
You can learn more about how verification works here: Neighbourly Verification
Stay safe and thank you for helping keep our community secure! 💚
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