1237 days ago

ARE YOU A GRANDPARENT OR WANNABE GRANDPARENT? WE NEED YOU!

Jo Hayes from GrandFriends NZ - Taranaki Region

GrandFriends is an organisation that connects people by linking families with children with GrandFriends (usually our older community). It is a win-win situation for all. Families are seeking support and a connection with our older, wiser folk and our older community are looking for more purpose, companionship and to be able to help others.

GrandFriends NZ are looking for very special members of your community to support lovely families in your area. If you, or someone you know are interested in finding out more, please get in contact by email on info@grandfriends.nz or click on the link below.

We are always welcoming new members - if you are interested in getting involved with GrandFriends as a member or a volunteer - we would love to hear from you!.

TO JOIN US: 😀

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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?
  • 0% Human-centred experience and communication
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  • 0% Critical thinking
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  • 0% Resilience and adaptability
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  • 0% Other - I will share below!
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Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.

But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.

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7 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?
  • 59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.4% Complete
  • 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.4% Complete
  • 14.2% ... It is complicated
    14.2% Complete
1180 votes