2444 days ago

Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ๐Ÿ’œ

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumฤtua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whฤnau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse know that it's okay to speak out...

Call 0800 EA NOT OK (08000 32 668 65) for free and confidential help or visit the Age Concern New Zealand website for more advice and resources:

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2 days ago

Poll: ๐Ÿค– 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: thereโ€™s no such thing as a โ€œsafeโ€ job anymore ๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐Ÿ˜‘

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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๐Ÿค– What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 53.5% Human-centred experience and communication
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.6% Critical thinking
    14.6% Complete
  • 29.3% Resilience and adaptability
    29.3% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I will share below!
    2.5% Complete
355 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 Zealandโ€™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 Zealandโ€™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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15 hours ago

Step into the Art Deco vibe this weekend at our SPCA Op Shop ๐ŸŽฉ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

The Team from SPCA Napier - Centre & Op Shop

Our Napier Op Shop is buzzing with preloved Art Deco & Vintage treasures โ€“ the perfect excuse to wander, discover and play dress-up for the festival until Sunday 22 February ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘›

Find your unique piece, try something new, and thrift with us while supporting SPCA animals in need ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“ 104 Carlyle Street, Napier
๐Ÿ•˜ Mon to Sat 9-5pm | Sun 10-3pm