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1529 days ago

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

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** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **

* Saturday 9am: "Conversations" - "Chunky" Geoff Dorset (pictured), radio presenter extraordinaire from the U.K (host of Solid Gold 60s, SuperSonic 70s and Kick-Up-The 80s - on Coast Access Radio) has a chat with our Breakfast Host, Todd Zaner.

* Sat 10am: "Blues Train" - with Ryan Gatling. A superb fortnightly jazz and blues show! Tune in to hear Ryan's smooth, dulcet tones and great picks!

* Sat 10.30am: "Ratbag's Racing Show" - a repeat of yesterday's conversation between Nigel Hopkins and Chris Craddock about this weekend's horse races...get your tips on the G-G's here!

* Sat 1.30pm: "Then & Now" - Vivienne Bailey catches up with Yvonne de Mille...

* Sat/Sun/Mon 3pm: "NZ Retro weekly Top 40" - Rob Walker is back with hits from December 1979!

* Sat 8pm -12am: "Rock Back the clock" - with our birthday boy - Dave Dee!!!! (Milestone birthday TODAY!!!!!!! 🍾🎂)

* Sunday 12.30am: **NEW**. "Soft Rock" - A new programme on C.A.R from our friend Geoff Dorset (pictured) co-hosted by Adrian Collis. 2 hours of rockin' music, album cuts, new and retro music!

* Sun 7am: "Suzy & Friends" - with a Christmas flavour!!!

* Sun 9am: "Children's story" - fabulous stories for young and old from Vivienne Bailey, mostly with great books from 'Books & Co., SH1, Otaki'.

* Monday 10.30am: "Political Point of View" - Graham Priest is in the studio talking with ACT MP (via the telephone), Simon Court.

Stay safe on the roads, enjoy the sunshine, and keep smiling - one week till Christmas Eve! 🌲🎁

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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?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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19 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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