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1318 days ago

Bus drivers to strike for 24 hours

Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you … View more
Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you need to know:

- Strike action will start 4am, April 23 and will last 24 hours.
- There will be significant disruptions across the bus network, including service numbers: 2, 3 ,21, 22, 12, 12e, 13, 14, 18e, 20, 28, 30x, 31x, 33, 34, 34, 36,37,81, 83, 84, 85x, N2, N3, N8, and N88.
- Services run by rival operator Tranzurban will not be affected, including the number 1 and 7.

Wellington commuters are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest developments on Metlink's website.

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1319 days ago

Anzac Day Services - 25 April 2021

Hutt City Council

LOWER HUTT SERVICES
5.45am Parade assembles on Laings Road, Lower Hutt
6am Dawn Service held at Cenotaph, Riddiford Garden, ANZAC Lawn
9.45am Civic Service held at the Cenotaph, Riddiford Gardens, ANZAC Lawn. If wet weather, the Civic Service will move to the Lower Hutt Town Hall, Laings … View more
LOWER HUTT SERVICES
5.45am Parade assembles on Laings Road, Lower Hutt
6am Dawn Service held at Cenotaph, Riddiford Garden, ANZAC Lawn
9.45am Civic Service held at the Cenotaph, Riddiford Gardens, ANZAC Lawn. If wet weather, the Civic Service will move to the Lower Hutt Town Hall, Laings Road.
11am LHMRSA Service held in the Atrium, Petone Workingmen’s Club

EASTBOURNE SERVICE
9.40am Parade assembles at Ballinger Park, Oroua Street
10am Service held at Memorial Gates, Muritai Road

STOKES VALLEY SERVICE
10.45am Parade assembles at Scott Court
11am Service held at Stokes Valley RSA, Hawthorn Crescent

PETONE SERVICES
7am Flag Ceremony, ANZAC Memorial Flagstaff, Petone Railway Station
8.15am Parade assembles, Bracken Street
8.30am Service held at the Garden of Remembrance, Memorial Park

TAITA AND NAENAE SERVICE
11.15am Taita/Naenae Service at Taita Cemetery

WAINUIOMATA SERVICES
6am Dawn Service held at the Wainuiomata War Memorial, Queen Street
10.50am Parade assembles
11am Service held at the Wainuiomata War Memorial, Queen Street

Please note if there is a change in COVID Alert levels to 2 or higher all ANZAC Day services will be cancelled.
Find out more

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1319 days ago

PERSONAL CARER NEEDED

John & Lyn from Waiwhetu

I am looking for a female Personal Carer to assist me with my morning routine on Tuesday & Wednesday for 3 hours per day. I live in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt and use an electric wheelchair.
This includes hoisting out of bed, toileting, showering, dressing, passive leg stretches, making me glam to … View more
I am looking for a female Personal Carer to assist me with my morning routine on Tuesday & Wednesday for 3 hours per day. I live in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt and use an electric wheelchair.
This includes hoisting out of bed, toileting, showering, dressing, passive leg stretches, making me glam to face the day and getting my breakfast / lunch (which is my main meal).
Some housework is included. No heavy lifting involved. Full training will be given. Oh, and by the way my husband lives with me! We are both retired, but always busy!!

Starting rate in the vicinity of $22 p/h.
Please send your CV to john.lyn@actrix.co.nz by 30th April.

1319 days ago

Meet the team from Apostle Hot Sauce - Paekākāriki

Guy from Forage Merchants of Wellington

This Saturday 24th April (10am - 2pm) come and meet the team from Apostle Hot Sauce.
These guys make a unique range of small batch sauces - all handmade in Paekākāriki - creating a delicious range of flavours inspired by New Zealand's wonderfully diverse culinary landscape.
Their sauces are … View more
This Saturday 24th April (10am - 2pm) come and meet the team from Apostle Hot Sauce.
These guys make a unique range of small batch sauces - all handmade in Paekākāriki - creating a delicious range of flavours inspired by New Zealand's wonderfully diverse culinary landscape.
Their sauces are not just about heat. The hand picked chillies and perfectly balanced spices craft a deep, complex sauce that beautifully complements your meal - not overwhelming it with spice.

1319 days ago
1319 days ago

It's time to prepare your home for winter!

Monica from No. 8 Building Recyclers

Kia ora neighbours!
If you ever entered a double glazed house, you noticed how warm and silent it is. Most people start looking for double glazing in April, when the cold is already here. With the increased demand, the time frame to complete the job and prices also increase. So why wait? Get it … View more
Kia ora neighbours!
If you ever entered a double glazed house, you noticed how warm and silent it is. Most people start looking for double glazing in April, when the cold is already here. With the increased demand, the time frame to complete the job and prices also increase. So why wait? Get it done now and be prepared for winter!
Of course, given the financial element of any home improvement project is always a concern, you begin to wonder how much energy-efficient windows like these cost. While the initial investment in double glazed windows is higher than the regular single-pane option, the amount you’ll save on your heating and cooling bills over the course of their lifetime will more than make them worth your while. That’s not considering the environmental benefit, either. Decreasing your energy consumption will help reduce your carbon footprint.
Add value to your house by being sustainable
Contact us for a free quote on office@no8recyclers.co.nz
Cheers!

1320 days ago

Dehumidifiers do burn down houses

Sandra from Normandale

Friends lost their house due to their dehumidifier catching fire.
Stats and their household Insurance told them that about 20 Kiwi homes are lost to Dehumidifier fires annually.
Remember when we used to have electric blankets checked?
Now add your household dehumidifier.

1319 days ago

We Say/You Say: Anzac Day

Reporter The Hutt News

Hi neighbours,

How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?

April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.

Anzac dawn and commemorative services … View more
Hi neighbours,

How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?

April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.

Anzac dawn and commemorative services up and down the country are scheduled to get underway after widespread cancellations last year, due to the nation being under Alert Level 4 restrictions.

The NZDF have advised of a reduced presence of military personnel at Anzac services due to deployment at MIQ facilities.

You can check out where the Anzac day services are on this interactive map on the RSA website.

Feel free and share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in The Hutt News.

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1320 days ago

Get ready to meet your new bins!

Hutt City Council

Delivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins will start soon. The new bins will be delivered in waves, based on the day of the week your recycling is currently collected. So if you normally put your recycling crate out to be collected on Monday, your new bins could be delivered anytime from early… View moreDelivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins will start soon. The new bins will be delivered in waves, based on the day of the week your recycling is currently collected. So if you normally put your recycling crate out to be collected on Monday, your new bins could be delivered anytime from early May.

Monday: Early May

Tuesday: Mid May

Wednesday: Mid May

Thursday: Late May

Friday: Early June

When you receive your new bins, remember not to put them out until the new service kicks off from 1 July.
Find out more

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1322 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Max

Reporter Community News

Max is looking for a home.

"I was an unplanned pregnancy and brought to the SPCA to find a home.
I may look like a typical wild rabbit, but I can assure you I am not. My Mum was a domestic rabbit and super sweet. I am good with people I know, and am still young and still learning. I have an … View more
Max is looking for a home.

"I was an unplanned pregnancy and brought to the SPCA to find a home.
I may look like a typical wild rabbit, but I can assure you I am not. My Mum was a domestic rabbit and super sweet. I am good with people I know, and am still young and still learning. I have an inquisitive nature and would love a home with people who will have me around them, either as a solely indoor rabbit, or mostly indoors. I will need a large outdoor area with a weatherproof hutch or shelter for days when the weather is nice. I will need to be inside as part of the family at night, so a hutch or area inside with you is important. I would also like a female rabbit for company, so if you have a lonely rabbit maybe we could be friends?

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1321 days ago

Poll: Do you plan to visit Aussie

Reporter Community News

The first Australians will be arriving in Wellington today. Have you any plans to go to Australia? Where would you go?

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Do you plan to visit Aussie
  • 12.6% Yes
    12.6% Complete
  • 66.4% No
    66.4% Complete
  • 21% Not sure, will wait and see
    21% Complete
580 votes
1320 days ago

Seismic-strengthening for Jackson St building

Reporter Community News

Construction work is underway on the building at the heart of New Zealand’s first seismic-strengthening prosecution.
Alura Ltd was fined $37,500 after it pleaded guilty in the Hutt Valley District Court in 2018 to a charge brought against it by the Hutt City Council after repeated attempts to get… View more
Construction work is underway on the building at the heart of New Zealand’s first seismic-strengthening prosecution.
Alura Ltd was fined $37,500 after it pleaded guilty in the Hutt Valley District Court in 2018 to a charge brought against it by the Hutt City Council after repeated attempts to get the company to bring the earthquake-prone Lower Hutt building up to standard.
Directors Jitesh​ and Jigesha Govind​ had been issued a compliance notice for their property at 307 Jackson St, Petone, in 2008.
Around the time of the prosecution, the council also issued a notice for occupants to vacate the building, so it could be strengthened or demolished. The Govinds had faced a maximum fine of $200,000.
Jitesh Govind confirmed seismic strengthening work had begun but declined to comment further.

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1320 days ago

Tātou Rohe – Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Have a read through our latest issue of Tō Tātou Rohe – Our Region for a digest of what we’ve been up to, and what’s coming up: bit.ly...

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1321 days ago

Ryman: Your new way of living

Your retirement should be stress-free and full of adventure. Life in a Ryman village can open the door to endless opportunities.

Moving to a village doesn’t mean giving up your treasures or your sense of style. Whether you choose independent living or a serviced apartment, you can make space … View more
Your retirement should be stress-free and full of adventure. Life in a Ryman village can open the door to endless opportunities.

Moving to a village doesn’t mean giving up your treasures or your sense of style. Whether you choose independent living or a serviced apartment, you can make space your own. You’ll benefit from a supportive community, as well as organised activities, outings and fabulous amenities to keep you entertained. If your needs change, our villages offer comprehensive care options.

Experience the Ryman difference—you’ll be surprised at how fun, easy and relaxed the lifestyle is.
Download the Guide

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1323 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Bear

Reporter Community News

Greta Morrison from Wadestown and Bear.
"Bear feeling a bit skeptical about his new haircut.... dad decided he no longer wants to pay for dog clips so he’s done it himself."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. … View more
Greta Morrison from Wadestown and Bear.
"Bear feeling a bit skeptical about his new haircut.... dad decided he no longer wants to pay for dog clips so he’s done it himself."
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.

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