Lyall Bay Surf Life Saving Club Open Day and Art Auction - 31 October
Purchase art from some of Wellington's top creatives, and help Lyall Bay SLSC finish it's clubhouse so that it can continue providing a great life saving service to the community.
Artists who have kindly contributed artwork include Michael McCormack, Dr. Ashley Bloomfield, Werner Kaffl, Jane Blackmore, and more.
Tickets are $40 and include food and drink, phone bidding is also available. 31 October 5-7pm.
Email fundraising@lyallbayslsc.org.nz to purchase a ticket, or head to the Lyall Bay Surf Life Saving Club Facebook page for more information.
There will also be a club open day and art sale between noon and 3pm on the same day. For a small donation, see the progress on the building project and get the opportunity to purchase pieces of art available for sale. You can also view the art that will be auctioned in the evening. It is also a chance to hear about what we do, including our popular junior surf programme and sign up you are keen.
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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53.7% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.6% Critical thinking
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29.1% Resilience and adaptability
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2.6% Other - I will share below!
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
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.
Cheery Bargains
Cheery Bargains
Come on in to Red Cross shop Kilbirnie to pick up some bargains to celebrate the year of the horse!
Our bargains are located at 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie, the shop is open 7 days, 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 4pm Sunday.
We hope to see you here soon!
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