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Almost 300 bus services are set to be interrupted today as union members meet to discuss working conditions and arrangements.
In a statement, Metlink said that disruptions will occur during off-peak hours from 9am till 3pm.
The Tramways Union are meeting to decide whether industrial action is… View moreAlmost 300 bus services are set to be interrupted today as union members meet to discuss working conditions and arrangements.
In a statement, Metlink said that disruptions will occur during off-peak hours from 9am till 3pm.
The Tramways Union are meeting to decide whether industrial action is to be undertaken.
Union secretary, Kevin O'Sullivan told Neighbourly that a ballot for a strike is set to pass, with passengers being notified 24-hours in advance in the event of a strike.
"I'm expecting a 100% mandate to take industrial action," he said.
What you need to know
- Bus routes affected are 2, 3, 12, 14, 18e, 20, 21, 22, 30x, 31x, 81, 83, 84.
- Disruptions will occur from 9am till 3pm.
- There is potential for further disruption for Wellington commuters as industrial action passes.
- There are 269 service interruptions.
To keep up to date with the latest information on disruptions and cancellations please head to the Metlink website or call their team on 0800 801 700.
Why yes it is, and it's also a man cave, a shed, and a builder/engineer's retirement project. Little wonder Allan Jones' quirky build is a runner-up in the 2021 Resene Shed of the Year competition run by NZ Gardener.
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Wellington Zoo’s elderly lioness sisters, Djane and Zahra, have been euthanised, leaving the zoo with no lions.
Both lionesses had been closely monitored by veterinary staff over the past 18 months due to age-related health concerns, and Djane’s health recently deteriorated.
Lions have been … View moreWellington Zoo’s elderly lioness sisters, Djane and Zahra, have been euthanised, leaving the zoo with no lions.
Both lionesses had been closely monitored by veterinary staff over the past 18 months due to age-related health concerns, and Djane’s health recently deteriorated.
Lions have been part of Wellington Zoo community since it opened in 1906, when the Zoo was gifted a male lion called King Dick.
Wellington Zoo said it would look at starting a new pride of lions in the future, but it was likely to be awhile until a firm plan was in place.
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This week we feature a picture of a starling by Louise Thomas.
"The variety of plumage at the moment on young birds as they transition into their adult feathers is amazing. I think a few years ago I would have thought of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) as a dozen different species if I thought … View moreThis week we feature a picture of a starling by Louise Thomas.
"The variety of plumage at the moment on young birds as they transition into their adult feathers is amazing. I think a few years ago I would have thought of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) as a dozen different species if I thought of them at all. Many of the new generation still have their brown heads, but are developing their star-spangled chest feathers. Mature feathers coming in on their backs are beautiful, with pale brown borders and the middles an iridescent green in the sunlight. Nature is an artist."
Meet Marilyn, from Wellington SPCA, who needs a new home.
"I am currently in a foster home with my sisters, and this is what my foster mum has to say "Marilyn likes being picked up and cuddled and is always keen to sit on my knee. Would make a great pair with Miriam." I would do … View moreMeet Marilyn, from Wellington SPCA, who needs a new home.
"I am currently in a foster home with my sisters, and this is what my foster mum has to say "Marilyn likes being picked up and cuddled and is always keen to sit on my knee. Would make a great pair with Miriam." I would do best in a quiet and stable home, with people around to offer me support. I will need time and patience. I would not settle with a busy home or one with young children. If this sounds like your family, please get in touch and we will put you in touch with our foster mum."
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.
Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with … View moreServiced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.
Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with certainty about your living expenses.
The Hutt City Council is proposing a 5.9 per cent increase in rates.
Much of the proposed increased will go on infrastructure. It has budgeted to invest $582 million between 2021 and 2031 on its water network and $353 million on transport projects
Yes you can! NZ Gardener's DIY guru Jacob Leaf shows you how.
Rachin Ravindra is Lower Hutt's latest international cricketer.
If picked for one of two tests against England, or the World Test Championship final against India in June, the 21 year-old will be New Zealand’s youngest test debutant since a 20-year-old Ish Sodhi against Bangladesh at … View moreRachin Ravindra is Lower Hutt's latest international cricketer.
If picked for one of two tests against England, or the World Test Championship final against India in June, the 21 year-old will be New Zealand’s youngest test debutant since a 20-year-old Ish Sodhi against Bangladesh at Chattogram in 2013.
He went to Hutt International Boys’ School and plays for Hutt Districts.
Judge Michael Mika has become the first Pasifika judge appointed to a district court outside Auckland.
The former Manu Samoa rugby international and Highlanders prop will be a resident judge at the Hutt Valley District Court in Lower Hutt. Mika was welcomed in to his new role by Te Āti Awa, the… View moreJudge Michael Mika has become the first Pasifika judge appointed to a district court outside Auckland.
The former Manu Samoa rugby international and Highlanders prop will be a resident judge at the Hutt Valley District Court in Lower Hutt. Mika was welcomed in to his new role by Te Āti Awa, the Hutt Valley Pasifika community, colleagues and other dignitaries with a pōwhiri at Lower Hutt’s Waiwhetū Marae on Thursday.
A belated Pet of the Day this week, meet Dora from Taita.
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 … View more
Lower Hutt needs 9600 new houses by 2047 as the population continues to rise. Where do you think they should go?
The council is currently reviewing the district plan as looks to find ways to provide more housing.
Hi neighbours!
After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.
With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more … View moreHi neighbours!
After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.
With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more likely to head across the Tasman or travel domestically?
Fronting Australian media yesterday, Jacinda Ardern not only spoke of the excitement of families being able to be reunited, but also pitched New Zealand tourist activities to Australian viewers.
"If there is a hot spot in one of the states of Australia we may just act in the same way that another state would ... Just prepare that there may be disruptions, but what better place in the world to be stuck. Am I right?," she said.
The trans-Tasman bubble will operate on a three tier basis: Continue, Pause and Suspend. If there are a few cases in Australia linked to the border, quarantine-free travel will continue. Travel may be paused for 72 hours if there are rogue community cases and in the instance of a state or nationwide lockdown, travel will be suspended.
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