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171 days ago

Dying Matters Week

Annette from Paraparaumu

Huge thanks to Paraparaumu Library for hosting 10 speakers for Dying Matters week. Special thanks to Nisa Promchot at the library for suppporting it all so well. People seemed to be so grateful for the opportunity.
2 more events this Dying Matters week.
1. Expo at the Ocean Road Community Centre, tomorrow, Friday 5th, 10am - 12 noon. About 20 stalls including Care Coordination, Mobility Centre, Nutritionist, Write your story, Assisted Dying, Community Law, Mary Potter Hospice, Loss and Grief Centre and more.
2. Open time at the Crematorium, Valley Road. Plus the KCDC advisors on Crematorium, Burial and Cemetery will be there to answer your questions. 10am - 12 noon
There are also some online events - to find out more go to www.gowithgrace.nz...

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4 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

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?
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  • 15.3% Critical thinking
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  • 29.8% Resilience and adaptability
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510 votes