Waitotara, Wanganui

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1216 days ago

Could you be our next Regional Matchmaker?

Jo Hayes from GrandFriends NZ - Manawatū - Whanganui District

GrandFriends NZ are looking for a fantastic volunteer to help us match our member families with our GrandFriends in the Nelson area. Could this be you?

Perhaps you are semi-retired or simply have a few spare hours a week and would like to give back to you local community? We'd love to speak … View more
GrandFriends NZ are looking for a fantastic volunteer to help us match our member families with our GrandFriends in the Nelson area. Could this be you?

Perhaps you are semi-retired or simply have a few spare hours a week and would like to give back to you local community? We'd love to speak to you.

Further details are available on the link, so please either email us on recruitment@grandfriends.nz to apply or via the link below.

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1217 days ago

Chasing glory at the Olympics@RYMAN

We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime… View more
We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime example of how we pioneer the way for our residents.
Events include swimming, bowls, cycling, relay walking and Quiznastics. To up the ante, we’ve incorporated technology solutions to enhance events and to enable residents to connect with all 41 Ryman villages, including those across the Tasman, while they compete!
Learn more

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1217 days ago

HP OfficeJet Value Pack 905XL Ink Cartridges

Lincoln from Whanganui

Bought from Warehouse 28 April with Black and Yellow inserted into printer at insistence of Hewlett Packard to prove the printer was faulty so a couple of half pages printed in black only. Pack expiry dated Aug 2022. Original cost $150. I am leaving the cartridges in the printer until someone is … View moreBought from Warehouse 28 April with Black and Yellow inserted into printer at insistence of Hewlett Packard to prove the printer was faulty so a couple of half pages printed in black only. Pack expiry dated Aug 2022. Original cost $150. I am leaving the cartridges in the printer until someone is interested in them to prevent drying out and will wrap in glad wrap for delivery. The Cyan and Magenta as well as the 10 matte photo sheets are still untouched. I can throw in the part used Cyan and Magenta from the old printer now replaced too if interested.
Ph: 027 265 0082

Price: $30

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1218 days ago

A perfect match with free recruitment service

Competenz

"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at … View more"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), but with no success.”

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate.
In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

Read the full story at the link below.
If you are an employer looking for the right apprentice for your business, get in touch with us to make use of our free job matching service

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1220 days ago

Sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next … View more
Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, some of the world’s best athletes competing in a range of sports will battle it out in Tokyo in the hopes of walking away with a medal.

So get your New Zealand flags and popcorn ready and sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter to have all the highlights, talking points, medal tally and analysis delivered to your inbox every day. Click here.

We'll also be live blogging our Kiwi athletes' events every day of the Games. Just bookmark this page to stay up to date.

1219 days ago

Strengthening digital skills for industry

Competenz

Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into… View more
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into Industry 4.0, workers must be upskilled to keep pace with new systems and processes, especially older employees who are not digital natives, but who have invaluable experience in their fields,” says Competenz Sector Manager Jahn Vannisselroy

Competenz has developed a new micro-credential to meet the demands brought about by Industry 4.0.
Read the full article here

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1219 days ago

Supporting KidsCan is easy through the Trade Me Kindness Store

Trade Me

Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve… View more
Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.

Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
Learn more

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1220 days ago

Secure your bull team now with no upfront cost!

PGG Wrightson

Apply for a Defer-A-Bull purchase agreement today – a simple, cost effective solution when sourcing your dairy service bulls.

Secure your bull team early with no repayments until bulls are sold.
Find out more

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1220 days ago

Do you have a great spinach recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for spinach recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 26, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1220 days ago

Rose Hughes’ latest project gives an old wooden crate a charming second life.

The Team from Resene ColorShop Feilding

Give an old wooden crate a charming second life with Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1221 days ago

Sliding Door

Brigitte from Whanganui

Timber Sliding Door, Height 198cm x Wide 74cm, with Aluminium rail 165cm, Pelmet and other bits and pieces

Price: $150

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1222 days ago

Peter William’s Natural Joint Secret

Koru Nutrition

Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast … View more
Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast acting and long lasting. It has become NZ’s #1 fastest growing topical joint and muscle support cream and I can see why.”

“Ask for Koru Nutrition’s Koru FX cream next time you’re in the pharmacy and try it for yourself.”
Find out more

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1222 days ago

Democracy & 3 Waters

Noel from South Taranaki District

Has any one seen or heard which if any Council is going to hold a public meeting about 3 Waters now they know the intentions of the Government. Are we like sheep being herded by dogs ( Current Government) to a pen for slaughter.

1225 days ago

Get skills to advance your career

UCOL

We won’t make you wait – earn the skills you need to get ahead in your career with UCOL programmes starting next week. You can still enrol!

Plus, make the most of free Government funding. With the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) and first year fees free, some learners can … View more
We won’t make you wait – earn the skills you need to get ahead in your career with UCOL programmes starting next week. You can still enrol!

Plus, make the most of free Government funding. With the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) and first year fees free, some learners can jump into study with their tuition covered. TTAF wraps up next year, so get it before it’s gone.

From certificates to full degrees, we have part time study, online, on campus or a blend of options available. Talk to our team – don’t wait until 2022 to get your future moving.
Find out more

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1225 days ago

Apprenticeship opportunities in Manawatu - Wanganui

Competenz

Are you or someone who know, looking to start an apprenticeship? Check out our job board for apprenticeship opportunities near you!
Machining
Post Press Operator

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