The race is on
Kia ora neighbours,
Exciting news! A total of 58 people have put their pōtae (hat) in the ring to represent the Western Bay. Check out who has put their names forward below.
What now? A couple things.
We'll be hosting Candidate Debates where candidates will go toe-to-toe on the hard-hitting topics. You can check the line-up out on our website.
Key dates:
?Enrolled voters in the Western Bay can expect to receive their voting packs in the post from Friday, 16 September.
?Voting will close at midday Saturday, 8 October with preliminary results expected to be announced early afternoon.
?Official results will be available by 14-19 October.
Well done to everyone who put themselves out there and embarking on the first steps of becoming a changemaker for your community!
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Do you think you know the answer?
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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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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52.9% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.6% Critical thinking
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29.8% Resilience and adaptability
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2.7% Other - I will share below!
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