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23 days ago

Colours in the Park 2026

Kristi from Tikipunga

Colours in the Park 2026
Date: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

Location: William Fraser Park, Whangārei
Entry: Free for all!
Event Overview
Colours in the Park 2026 is a lively, multicultural celebration designed to bring the community together through colour, music, food, and creativity. Throughout the event, attendees can throw handfuls of colour powder into the air and onto each other, filling the park with bright colours and creating a lively, energetic atmosphere. The event showcases unity, joy, and cultural diversity, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for people of all ages.
Event Highlights:
🌈 Colour Powder Fun
Safe, eco-friendly, non-staining colour powders will be available for purchase so everyone can join in the vibrant action.
🎶 Live Music & Cultural Performances
Enjoy a dynamic lineup of traditional and contemporary performances representing a wide range of cultures.
🍴 Food & Craft Market
Savour multicultural cuisine and explore unique handmade crafts from local vendors.

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4 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

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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3 days ago

Poll: 🤖 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 “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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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 52.6% Human-centred experience and communication
    52.6% Complete
  • 15.1% Critical thinking
    15.1% Complete
  • 29.8% Resilience and adaptability
    29.8% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I will share below!
    2.6% Complete
430 votes
17 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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