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1777 days ago

This Manawatu Wanganui business needs your support!

Prospa

A huge congratulations to Jamie from JD Hair Design. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now he needs your vote to give him a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Jamie. Thanks for bringing joy to your community.

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Nominated by Juliette Damley from Levin: "JD's Hair Design in Foxton. Jamie is amazing - not only does he offer incredible haircuts at an affordable price he is a genuine caring man. With a heart of gold, everyone is whanau to him and he treats you like it. I always leave his salon looking fabulous but also feeling fabulous. He is the type of man that fills your inner well of good feelings while he makes you feel and look special." Vote for Jamie

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22 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2518 votes
6 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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19 days ago

Incase of emergency

Suzanne from Whanganui

EVERYONE SHOULD DOWNLOAD BITCHAT ON YOUR PHONE INCASE THE SYSTEM GOES DOWN OR CUT OFF INCASE OF EMERGENCY. ITS FREE AND DONT NEED WIFI. THE MORE WHO USE IT THE BETTER. GET IT OUT THERE PLEASE. THERE IS A UTUBE TELLING YOU HOW TO DOWNLOAD BITCHAT IF YOU NEED HELP.