3174 days ago

Secret Life savers take a bow - World Blood Donor Day

NZ Blood

Across New Zealand, there are 110,000 secret life-savers walking amongst us. Teachers, builders, chefs, league players, farmers and shop keepers, together they help save the lives of nearly 29,000 people around the country every year. These unsung heroes give the gift of life, by making a blood donation.

This World Blood Donor Day, New Zealand Blood Service is celebrating these true Kiwi heroes by asking them to stand up, and take a bow. Their commitment and generosity ensures every single one of us has access to a safe and certain blood supply.

Next Blood Drive:
Location - Great Lakes Centre Taupo
Monday 12th June - 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 13th June - 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday 14th June - 7.30am - 1pm
Learn more

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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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  • 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

The Team from Patrick Hogan 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
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1180 votes