Red Cross Knitter Natters
Do you enjoy Knitting? The New Zealand Red Cross Knitting groups affectionately named the Knitter Knatters are a great way to socialise, expand and evolve your knitting skills, and give back to the community.
The Hastings Knitter Knatters meet every second Thursday at the Service Centre on Heretaunga Street in Hastings from 1.30pm. The first meeting for 2020 with be on Thursday 16th January.
The Knitter Knatters are also looking for any donations of wool, this wool is used to create knitted items that are donated to those in need or sold raise funds for NZ Red Cross.
Wool can be dropped to the Hastings Service Centre or if you call the Centre on (06) 878 8438 and they will organise one of the ladies to pick it up.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
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.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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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53.8% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.1% Critical thinking
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29.4% Resilience and adaptability
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2.7% Other - I will share below!
Step into the Art Deco vibe this weekend at our SPCA Op Shop 🎩💃🕯️
Our Napier Op Shop is buzzing with preloved Art Deco & Vintage treasures – the perfect excuse to wander, discover and play dress-up for the festival until Sunday 22 February 🎉👛
Find your unique piece, try something new, and thrift with us while supporting SPCA animals in need 🐾
📍 104 Carlyle Street, Napier
🕘 Mon to Sat 9-5pm | Sun 10-3pm
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