When the floodwaters and political rhetoric drain away, Edgecumbe locals are left with sour taste
HEARTLAND SPECIAL: Struck by quakes, floods and economic downturns, parts of provincial New Zealand are hurting bad. Today, they challenge New Zealand's poll-happy politicians to look beyond their cities to the 'real New Zealand'.
For 48 years Richard Ririnui has called Edgecumbe home. Now he is calling it quits on the town where he raised his six children.
His brick house at 20 Rata Avenue sits as a time capsule to the devastation the town suffered on April 6. Save for patches of wild grass, a red sticker and a now bulging lemon tree it stands exactly as it did when the flood waters subsided.
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?
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Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.2% ... It is complicated
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