666 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 83.9% Yes
    83.9% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 2.2% Other - I'll share below!
    2.2% Complete
1975 votes
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1 day ago

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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12 minutes ago

Part volunteer/paid cook required

Elsie from Pirimai

Drive Social Club requires a Cook, to purchase goods and cook a basic 2 course meal for the older members, with experience help available, every Monday morning except public holidays from mid Jan. to end Nov. at the Greenmeadow East Community Hall. For further inquiries, Phone Elsie 021 2631904

5 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?
  • 52.6% Human-centred experience and communication
    52.6% Complete
  • 14.8% Critical thinking
    14.8% Complete
  • 29.8% Resilience and adaptability
    29.8% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I will share below!
    2.8% Complete
568 votes