1666 days ago

Strengthening digital skills for industry

Competenz

Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into Industry 4.0, workers must be upskilled to keep pace with new systems and processes, especially older employees who are not digital natives, but who have invaluable experience in their fields,” says Competenz Sector Manager Jahn Vannisselroy

Competenz has developed a new micro-credential to meet the demands brought about by Industry 4.0.
Read the full article here

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 25.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.3% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
755 votes
4 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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9 hours ago

🌿 Garden Waste? We’ve Got It Sorted at N8tidy! 🌿

Fred from N8tidy - Neat by Nature. Tidy by Trade

At n8tidy Limited, we don’t just tidy your garden — we take care of the waste too.

We now handle garden waste removal and disposal, working directly with the Green Waste to Zero in Richmond and TowBin (skip on site) to ensure all green waste is disposed of responsibly.

✔️ Pruning & hedge trimming waste
✔️ Lawn clippings
✔️ Branches & shrub cuttings
✔️ General green waste
✔️ Small trailer loads taken away

No mess left behind. No stress for you.

We load it, transport it, and dispose of it properly.

Local Care for Garden & Homes 🌱
Serving Nelson & Tasman.

If your garden is growing faster than you can manage, get in touch — we’re happy to help!

Fred - N8tidy