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2539 days ago

Power Box Art Project - Taradale 2019

The Taradale Power Box Art Project is an bringing together local artists to beautify Taradale’s Power Box cabinets with the theme of ‘The History of Taradale – 130yrs’.

You can watch them create their individual artworks by visiting our pop-up studio located in the empty shop adjacent to the Horse and Harvest off the Lee Road Carpark in Taradale.

Artists who are contributing are; Stanley Mans, Angela Lalonde, Issy Loughran, Mike Hardy, Jennica Foote, Jil of Aotearoa, Joe Rowntree, Amy Singh, Noah Tucker, Sam Savage, Morag Shaw, Tread Well, Cinzah Merk, Grayson Uncles and Moonchild (Liv Jack).

Watch this space to get your chance to vote for your favourite and help us award over $1500 in prizes to the artists !

The Taradale Power Box Art Project is made possible with the support of Unison, generous sponsorship from Resene and grants from One Foundation, Pub Charity and Creative Communities.

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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!

🤖 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.