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1194 days ago

We are hiring! Rangahau | Research Librarian – Aotearoa and Pacific

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Dinsdale Te Tiwha O Pareiiriwhare

We are looking for an energetic team member who enjoys helping people. You will be helping maintain the libraries print Heritage Collections, which includes books, serials, newspapers and maps. The role involves selection and deselection of the book collection, as well as assisting customers with their enquiries.

You will need to have a library qualification (or equivalent) or be working towards one. Experience in researching whakapapa and a knowledge of tikanga would be an advantage.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) role that is worked across Sunday to Thursday. You will also be required to work rostered evenings and public holiday weekends.

If you are interested in applying for this role or want to find more information, please check out the link below:

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5 hours ago

Riddle Alert! Who’s Up for Some Brain-Busting Fun?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
Without the eye, you owe me some money,
No sugar no nectar no sweetness no honey,
4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?

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4 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.4% Yes
    82.4% Complete
  • 14.9% No
    14.9% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
1611 votes
13 hours ago

The long recovery after being run down

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Dave Rodger has a metal rod through his pelvis, more metal in his knee and lower leg. He has a torn scrotum, he has a stoma bag, some teeth are missing.

But he’s here.

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