192 days ago

πŸ“šβœ¨ Storytelling Secrets βœ¨πŸ“š

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Got a story to tell but not sure where to start? Come along to an inspiring evening with six award-winning authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers!
πŸ—“ When: Tuesday 19 August, 5.00pm
πŸ“ Where: Whangārei Central Library
🎟 FREE entry – all welcome!
No prior booking required. Seating on first come, first served basis.

Hear from Apirana Taylor, Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, Jane Arthur, Kanapu Rangitauira, Rachael Craw and Sam Smith as they share tips, tricks and inspiration for creating incredible stories, poems and illustrations.

πŸ”₯ Don’t miss this chance to learn from some of Aotearoa’s most creative voices brought to by the Storylines Trust | Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa as part of the 2025 Storylines National Story Tours.

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3 days ago

Poll: πŸ€– 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 β€œsafe” job anymore πŸ›ŸπŸ˜‘

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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πŸ€– What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 52.7% Human-centred experience and communication
    52.7% Complete
  • 14.7% Critical thinking
    14.7% Complete
  • 29.6% Resilience and adaptability
    29.6% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I will share below!
    2.9% Complete
442 votes
4 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? πŸ€”πŸ’¬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?

(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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18 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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