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"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
Our Pet of the Day is Toby Boy from Waikanae Beach who belongs to Karen Gillam.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
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 moreHi 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.
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 moreLow 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.
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 moreHi 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.
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.
Well, the weather lately has NOT been good, so fingers' crossed for this Sunday from around 9am-12pm.
You can always check the weather camera to see if anyone is there. I believe it is updated every 30 minutes.
live.harvest.com...
The Wairarapa Model Aero Club is a small club of about 36 … View moreWell, the weather lately has NOT been good, so fingers' crossed for this Sunday from around 9am-12pm.
You can always check the weather camera to see if anyone is there. I believe it is updated every 30 minutes.
live.harvest.com...
The Wairarapa Model Aero Club is a small club of about 36 members. Its aim is primarily to enjoy aeromodelling and to provide the facilities and means for its members to have fun with the sport in a safe and controlled environment. We lease an area at Masterton’s Hood Aerodrome and club days on Sunday and Thursday mornings attract a good following.
The Wairarapa Model Aero Club is affiliated to the Model Flying New Zealand, the national body for the sport in the country, and abides by its regulations. We also help out with hosting the annual MFNZ National Championships which are held in the Wairarapa on a regular basis.
Several club members are approved MFNZ instructors and are more than happy to share their expertise and advice with anyone. We are also happy to teach you how to fly using the clubs own training aircraft using dual-controls.
www.waimac.org.nz...
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.
State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed on 1 night from 9pm Monday 26 July to 4am Tuesday 27 July to complete the clean-up from the recent storm.
Clean-up of damage from the 16-17 July storm will involve multiple sites across the hill with large machinery taking up the road.
Work will… View moreState Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed on 1 night from 9pm Monday 26 July to 4am Tuesday 27 July to complete the clean-up from the recent storm.
Clean-up of damage from the 16-17 July storm will involve multiple sites across the hill with large machinery taking up the road.
Work will include removing slips, clearing culverts, replacing barriers and repairing the road.
Capital JHiourneys will be escorting vehicles across the hill at approximately these times:
. 10.30pm Hutt to Featherston side
. 11.30pm Featherston to Hutt side
. 12.30am Hutt to Featherston side
. 1.30am Featherston to Hutt side
No bookings are required but they would appreciate if you advise that you intend to use this escorted service.
Please email lynsey.morgan@capitaljourneys.co.nz
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 morePeter 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.”
Who will be crowned Best Homebaker on Saturday 24 July? Enter our competition to win. Two competitions: Best Shortbread Baker and Best Fruit Cake Baker. To enter just bring six pieces of shortbread on a plate or a small fruit cake on a plate with your name and phone number attached to Cobblestones … View moreWho will be crowned Best Homebaker on Saturday 24 July? Enter our competition to win. Two competitions: Best Shortbread Baker and Best Fruit Cake Baker. To enter just bring six pieces of shortbread on a plate or a small fruit cake on a plate with your name and phone number attached to Cobblestones front desk on Saturday between 10am and 12 noon and be there for the prizegiving from 2pm. Come and enjoy our Country Fete
Calling all dog lovers! Here's a bit of fun for your favourite four-legged friends.
The Doggie Strut - meet at Stella Bull Park at 11am, get a photo together in the Dog Portrait Competition and compete for the title of Best Dressed Dog and Owner, and Dog who looks most like their Master. … View moreCalling all dog lovers! Here's a bit of fun for your favourite four-legged friends.
The Doggie Strut - meet at Stella Bull Park at 11am, get a photo together in the Dog Portrait Competition and compete for the title of Best Dressed Dog and Owner, and Dog who looks most like their Master. You'll go barking mad for the prizes.! After the festivities, take your pooch for a stroll in the village. Here's all about it including the prizes. www.greytownvillage.com...
The weather is looking terrific this weekend; head along for the biggest night market yet, food trucks,and stores open late, and an all new light show. Durting the weekend there are fetes on both days, the Scavenger Hunt continues and heaps more too: here's a summary:
www.greytownvillage.com...
We build confident, adventurous women ready to make their mark in the world. With 100 years of progressive education for girls, we are passionate about creating amazing futures and seeing every student thrive.
We are the only girls school in Wellington to offer the International Baccalaureate … View moreWe build confident, adventurous women ready to make their mark in the world. With 100 years of progressive education for girls, we are passionate about creating amazing futures and seeing every student thrive.
We are the only girls school in Wellington to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme.
Come to one of our Open Days and experience the advantage of small classes, a unique curriculum and passionate, experienced teachers in our stunning, heritage location. Register online qmc.school.nz.
www.qmc.school.nz...
The email below has been doing the rounds...
It claims that Microsoft is closing its old mailbox.
If you were to click on "CLICK HERE TO UPDATE" you would be taken to a scam site that would look just like a real Microsoft site & you would be asked to enter your details - The scammer … View moreThe email below has been doing the rounds...
It claims that Microsoft is closing its old mailbox.
If you were to click on "CLICK HERE TO UPDATE" you would be taken to a scam site that would look just like a real Microsoft site & you would be asked to enter your details - The scammer would then have your login credentials & access to your email account.
Please do not believe these type of messages - if you are unsure, check with others that may know & avoid these traps.
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