Posts by Kāpiti Coast District Council
1105 days ago

Strong wind warning

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

MetService New Zealand has issued a Strong Wind Warning for Wairarapa including the Tararua District, Kapiti Coast, Wellington from 5:00pm Monday to 12:00pm Tuesday.
East to southwest gales are forecast to become severe with gusts reaching 120 km/h in exposed places.
Strong wind gusts like these could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.

🚗 Take extra care on the roads (especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles)
🏠♻️🗑 🪑 Secure any outdoor items like wheelie bins, trampolines and outdoor furniture that may blow around.

Keep an eye on Metservice's website for updates on weather watches and warnings.

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More messages from your neighbours
18 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.

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4 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!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 51.9% Human-centred experience and communication
    51.9% Complete
  • 15% Critical thinking
    15% Complete
  • 30.1% Resilience and adaptability
    30.1% Complete
  • 3% Other - I will share below!
    3% Complete
501 votes
3 hours ago

Quote for the Day

Mike from Paraparaumu

"Economic forecasters fall into two groups: those who don't know - and those who don't know they don't know."
Kenneth Galbraith - eminent Canadian economist and diplomat
Cheers Mike