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Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.
Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.
RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View moreSpring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.
Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.
RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.
Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.
Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!
Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!
Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!
Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!
Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.
For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
Our apologies for the unexpected interruption to water supply yesterday afternoon – a water pipe was accidentally hit during watermain renewal works.
You know what kids are not dumb they see things we don’t they have a different perspective on things and they have amazing intuition so when your kids anxious about his her future I would take that very seriously.
If labour do anything it has to change ministers half way through the project and stall!!!!thats the labour way!!!!! Or any Gov!!!! Come on NZ people WAKEUP!!!! See the Empty promises!!! #BRANDNEWVOICE
Labour Weekend is always bright and sunny and Spring Family Raceday is the perfect way to make the most of it!
Join the action with the whole family. To add to the excitement of horse racing there’s plenty of FREE kids’ activities, tasty dining options and hospitality to enjoy.
PLUS all … View moreLabour Weekend is always bright and sunny and Spring Family Raceday is the perfect way to make the most of it!
Join the action with the whole family. To add to the excitement of horse racing there’s plenty of FREE kids’ activities, tasty dining options and hospitality to enjoy.
PLUS all ticket proceeds support Life Flight
Adults start at $10 and kids FREE.
For more info and buy tickets wellingtonracing.co.nz
Hutt City Councillors make important decisions about the future of our city and matters that affect your daily life – from recycling, roads and water to libraries, parks and sports grounds.
You only have one chance every three years to decide who you want to represent you on Council so make … View moreHutt City Councillors make important decisions about the future of our city and matters that affect your daily life – from recycling, roads and water to libraries, parks and sports grounds.
You only have one chance every three years to decide who you want to represent you on Council so make sure you have your say.
Water has now been restored and the road is now partially open.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Due to a service strike as part of our Duncan Street watermain renewal project, we have had to close Duncan Street to traffic.
Water will also be shutoff while our crew investigates and works to resolve the issue.
We will provide further updates as we receive them.
Why do our kids need so much bloody technology I mean what about switching off the stuff in schools so they get a break! Pick up a pen ffs draw a picture find passion and vision!!!!
A barber campaigning to banish Upper Hutt of bad hair is warning that an upsurge in mullet hairdos c…
After ongoing problems with getting houses built, and then finding buyers for them, the Government gave KiwiBuild a makeover.
The target to build 100,000 houses in ten years was dropped, and a new Housing Minister, Megan Woods, was appointed.
However a risk register released to National's … View moreAfter ongoing problems with getting houses built, and then finding buyers for them, the Government gave KiwiBuild a makeover.
The target to build 100,000 houses in ten years was dropped, and a new Housing Minister, Megan Woods, was appointed.
However a risk register released to National's Judith Collins showed there were still 12 areas flagged as high risk.
They include a lack of resourcing to establish the programme effectively, losing control of the KiwiBuild 'story', poorly conceived investment decisions, perceptions funding is not being used fairly or transparently and failing to deliver expected outcomes and benefits.
That created the potential for legal challenges and a loss in confidence and trust from ministers and other key stakeholders, said the risk report.
It also lists a number of initiatives being done to manage those risks, including weekly meetings with ministers, a new approach to the work programme, looking at using contractors to fill staffing gaps and handling key data better.
Housing Minister Megan Woods told the House as part of the reset a number of risks and challenges were "identified and addressed".
They included building in areas with little demand, residency requirements putting some buyers off, the difficulty some people had raising a deposit and problems with developer underwrites.
The risk register, she said, was to list "high risk issues that could happen without adequate systems in place to mitigate them".
Ms Collins wanted to know why managing conflicts of interest was flagged.
Again, Ms Woods said that was about a "possible" risk and the register showed it was "being managed".
Legal challenges, including disputes and judicial reviews, relating to handling conflicts of interest and the procurement process were listed as possible risks.
The cause was not having the "capability or capacity" to keep the application and assessment process separate and a "lack of perceived separation between stakeholders and decision-makers".
"Does she agree with her ministry that Kiwibuild may have opened itself to potential legal ramifications due to any unfair processes?" asked Ms Collins.
The minister replied that like any public entity spending public money, KiwiBuild needed to have a "clearly spelt out risk register" that set out the risks and mitigations.
"This is no different than any other departmental risk register - so no I do not agree with her."
Join the House of Travel team at our annual UK & Europe Travel Expo.
The Lower Hutt team, along with key travel partners, host a boutique travel expo to showcase the beautiful destinations of the UK & Europe, the incredible ways to explore and the latest HOT offers. There will be an … View moreJoin the House of Travel team at our annual UK & Europe Travel Expo.
The Lower Hutt team, along with key travel partners, host a boutique travel expo to showcase the beautiful destinations of the UK & Europe, the incredible ways to explore and the latest HOT offers. There will be an opportunity to learn about river & ocean cruising, small group touring, coach touring, self-drive holidays, youth travel and more.
If you’re travelling in 2020, you can’t afford to miss out on this expo.
RSVP today to secure your spot.
Ok so someone raised a valid point !!!!
Climate change!!! Do you think with a little kiwi ingenuity we could turn our rubbish into fuel?, instead of in our land tips!!!! Support Brand New Voice please for climate change and justice for the people who are under the control of gov!!!!
On Sunday 3rd Novem,ber, Silverstream Lions will again be hosting out Te Omanga Hospice Fundraiser, " The County Lane Fair". The venue is the Riding for the disabled arena on County Lane, off Fergusson drive, and near the golf range.Last year we were able to give the Hospice 10 000 … View moreOn Sunday 3rd Novem,ber, Silverstream Lions will again be hosting out Te Omanga Hospice Fundraiser, " The County Lane Fair". The venue is the Riding for the disabled arena on County Lane, off Fergusson drive, and near the golf range.Last year we were able to give the Hospice 10 000 dollars with 7500 dollars being raised directly from the fair. We have already exceeded last years number of stall holders and hope to beat last years funds raised. We cant do this without our wonderful community support. So wet or fine we will be there. and hope you will be too. Ample parking, a gold coin donation entry. Lots for everyone and the atmosphere last year was great. Lots of indoor stalls as well as outdoor stalls . All we need is the community and a prayer for good weather. See you there 10am-3pm see us on FACEBOOK under County Lane Fair.
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