Poll: Does Taupō need more tall buildings?

A new 7-storey hotel with a rooftop pool could be an iconic feature of the Taupō CBD skyline in coming years. The proposed hotel is yet to be approved but it would be the tallest building in Taupō.

Developers want to use an undeveloped carpark on Tuwharetoa St, beside Vine Eatery & Bar, and opposite Hell Pizza. The carpark is privately owned. The proposed hotel features 86 rooms and a roof-top pool, restaurant and bar, according to its resource consent application.

Read the full story here then have your say and vote below.
Image: Walker Commercial Architects

Does Taupō need more tall buildings?

31.8% Yes - this is an exciting plan!

31.8% Complete
56.8% No - I prefer the way things were

56.8% Complete
11.4% I'm undecided

11.4% Complete

44 votes

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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?

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

54.3% Human-centred experience and communication

54.3% Complete
13.8% Critical thinking

13.8% Complete
29.3% Resilience and adaptability

29.3% Complete
2.6% Other - I will share below!

2.6% Complete

341 votes