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1531 days ago

Poll: Do you support a by-law banning junk mail?

Reporter Community News

Wellington City is proposing a by-law banning unaddressed or advertising mail being put in letter boxes marked "no circulars" or '"no junk mail".
The by-law is part of a waste management plan to reduce the amount of material going in to landfills.

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Do you support a by-law banning junk mail?
  • 74.5% Yes
    74.5% Complete
  • 25.5% No
    25.5% Complete
717 votes
1529 days ago

Pioneering retirement for a trailblazing generation

There is a new generation of New Zealander, seeking a new way to live in retirement. They are living their lives with passion and purpose, striving to push further, to create better, to go beyond the ordinary.

A new generation of Kiwis are not retiring from life; they’re finding a new way to … View more
There is a new generation of New Zealander, seeking a new way to live in retirement. They are living their lives with passion and purpose, striving to push further, to create better, to go beyond the ordinary.

A new generation of Kiwis are not retiring from life; they’re finding a new way to live. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.
Learn more

1531 days ago

Poll: Do you support the council providing wheelie bins?

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A move to modernise rubbish collection in Hutt City or a backward step to create a monopoly and force local firms out of business?

Those are the conflicting views of a council decision to introduce a new waste collection and kerbside recycling system. Opponents claim that council-supplied … View more
A move to modernise rubbish collection in Hutt City or a backward step to create a monopoly and force local firms out of business?

Those are the conflicting views of a council decision to introduce a new waste collection and kerbside recycling system. Opponents claim that council-supplied wheelie bins will create a monopoly and force a number of firms that supply bins to close down, with a loss of local jobs.

Tell us what you think. If you do not not want your comments used in a story please put NFP (Not For Publication).

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Do you support the council providing wheelie bins?
  • 47.1% Yes
    47.1% Complete
  • 46.6% No
    46.6% Complete
  • 6.3% Not sure
    6.3% Complete
189 votes
1535 days ago

It is time to count Kererū

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It’s time for the Great Kererū Count 2020. Kererū Discovery is calling on all Kiwis to get out and count kererū.

Kererū only live in Aotearoa New Zealand. Whether you love their classic white singlets, their whooping wingbeats, or their awesome air shows, kererū are as Kiwi as kiwi.

This … View more
It’s time for the Great Kererū Count 2020. Kererū Discovery is calling on all Kiwis to get out and count kererū.

Kererū only live in Aotearoa New Zealand. Whether you love their classic white singlets, their whooping wingbeats, or their awesome air shows, kererū are as Kiwi as kiwi.

This year the annual Great Kererū Count 2020 runs from 18-27 September.

As well as being real characters of the bush, kererū are also known as the gardeners of the sky –spreading precious seeds of forest giants such as tawa, miro and hinau. Tony Stoddard of Kererū Discovery, who coordinates the count, says kererū can pop anywhere

“At this time of the year kererū will be flocking to trees like willow and tree lucerne. These trees are kererū-magnets as the birds come out of their winter-feeding grounds and prepare for the breeding season by feeding on the nitrogen-rich leaves.”

“In urban areas, kōwhai are another important food source for kererū, and you will often see or hear angry tui defending their trees from hungry kererū.”

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1529 days ago

Spring time - Ducklings

Louise from Woburn

It's hard to go for a walk at the moment without falling over baby things. Here's a new mallard duckling (Anas platyrhynchos) - one of a group of 10 with a busy mother duck in the Riddiford Gardens, Lower Hutt.

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1529 days ago

Free wool carpet

Sarah from Boulcott

Next weekend we are pulling up the light green, woollen carpet throughout our house.

This is approx 20 years old so is worn, but would be great for a project or for on the garden.

If you would like some please message me and I will keep aside the amount required.

Collection is from … View more
Next weekend we are pulling up the light green, woollen carpet throughout our house.

This is approx 20 years old so is worn, but would be great for a project or for on the garden.

If you would like some please message me and I will keep aside the amount required.

Collection is from Boulcott, Lower Hutt and it must be collected next weekend (from the afternoon of Sat 26 Sept).

Many thanks
Sarah

Free

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1531 days ago

Rosemary a Good Sort at 72

Reporter Community News

Rosemary’s voice has provided comfort to anxious, lonely and depressed callers on the Samaritans helpline for five decades.

She is known as Rosemary 23, the call number assigned on her return to the Samaritans in 1973. She first joined in February 1966, as soon as she left school and was old … View more
Rosemary’s voice has provided comfort to anxious, lonely and depressed callers on the Samaritans helpline for five decades.

She is known as Rosemary 23, the call number assigned on her return to the Samaritans in 1973. She first joined in February 1966, as soon as she left school and was old enough to train as a volunteer, and was originally known as Rosemary 111 – the first in the eleventh training group of 1966.

Wellington Samaritans can be reached at 0800 726 666, available 24/7.

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1534 days ago

Labour will get rid of decile school system

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If Labour is re-elected, the school decile system will be gone and a new "Equity Index" put in place. It's aim is to increase resources for the most disadvantaged students in New Zealand. What do you think? Has Chris Hipkins got it right? Will our kids be better off, or is it just a… View moreIf Labour is re-elected, the school decile system will be gone and a new "Equity Index" put in place. It's aim is to increase resources for the most disadvantaged students in New Zealand. What do you think? Has Chris Hipkins got it right? Will our kids be better off, or is it just a new name on an old system?

If you do not want your comments used in a story please put NFP (Not For Publication).

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1532 days ago

Leave your car at home and use your feet

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Next Tuesday is World Car Free Day and the council is encouraging Wellingtonians to leave their car at home.

Local schools will also be encouraging students to walk, cycle or scooter.
Workers will be encouraged take a bus or a train, or even walk, rather than their car. Have your ever thought … View more
Next Tuesday is World Car Free Day and the council is encouraging Wellingtonians to leave their car at home.

Local schools will also be encouraging students to walk, cycle or scooter.
Workers will be encouraged take a bus or a train, or even walk, rather than their car. Have your ever thought what your neighborhood would be like if there were fewer cars?

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1530 days ago

Free: Black lounge suite

Eileen from Waterloo

2 seater settee & 2 chairs, leatherette suite. Worn with some cat scratches, but has life left in it!
Pick up in Waterloo before Monday evening is essential.
Please ring Eileen on 0274698113 ASAP

Free

1530 days ago

Key tips for a warmer, drier home – 9/9 – Washing

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Dry your washing outside or in the garage or carport.


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1531 days ago

Stump removal starting at $180

Joshua from

Getting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.

For a reasonable … View more
Getting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.

For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1531 days ago

Orchestra Wellington's Symphonic Dances

Orchestra Wellington

Hi Neighbours – join us on Saturday 26 September as we celebrate the music of Russian master Sergei Rachmaninoff, performing his dazzling Symphonic Dances.

Our concert features guest soloist Michael Houstoun in a thrilling piano concerto, Three Psalms, from the repertoire of internationally … View more
Hi Neighbours – join us on Saturday 26 September as we celebrate the music of Russian master Sergei Rachmaninoff, performing his dazzling Symphonic Dances.

Our concert features guest soloist Michael Houstoun in a thrilling piano concerto, Three Psalms, from the repertoire of internationally acclaimed Kiwi composer John Psathas. Conducted as always by our Music Director Marc Taddei, who will also lead our players through Tchaikovsky’s unmistakable Serenade For Strings.

Tickets start from $40, and the concert will take place at 7:30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre.

Kirsten Mason
General Manager, Orchestra Wellington.
Find out more

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1531 days ago

Kereru Count

Louise from Woburn

The great kererū count starts today (www.greatkererucount.nz... - for those that enjoy a bit of citizen science), I'm off to a flying start with two massive chonkers in the backyard at 8.30am - shame about the weather, makes the photos look grey. Here's a photo of one from a better day … View moreThe great kererū count starts today (www.greatkererucount.nz... - for those that enjoy a bit of citizen science), I'm off to a flying start with two massive chonkers in the backyard at 8.30am - shame about the weather, makes the photos look grey. Here's a photo of one from a better day earlier in the year in a little kōwhai beside the townhall.

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1531 days ago

Garage Sail

Lynley from Waiwhetu

Saturday 19 September, 8am - 11am.
1/173 Riverside Drive Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt.
Lots of items, some furniture, brand new printer, appliances, pictures, glasses, Silver EPNS tea sets and trays. Aston Greathead painting, and lots more...

Negotiable

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