825 days ago

What do you think of Paihia's friendly robot waiter?

Denise Piper Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Green's Thai Cuisine is using a BellaBot robot to help its human staff. The robot acts like a glorified runner between the kitchen and tables, helping to ease staff shortages. It means wait staff can spend an average of 11 to 12 minutes longer at each table, owner Vikas Sharma​ said. What do you think of the robot?

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11 hours ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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3 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
1064 votes