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1303 days ago

Do we need a bus to the airport?

Reporter Community News

The decision not to extend a new Wellington Airport bus service to Lower Hutt has been described by proponents as “a slap in the face” to ratepayers.
Wellington has been without a direct bus route to the airport since the Airport Flyer service stopped operating in November. It had been running,… View more
The decision not to extend a new Wellington Airport bus service to Lower Hutt has been described by proponents as “a slap in the face” to ratepayers.
Wellington has been without a direct bus route to the airport since the Airport Flyer service stopped operating in November. It had been running, through Wellington city and onto Lower Hutt, for 20 years but was axed by the Airport and NZ Bus after it was found to be too costly.

The Greater Wellington Regional Council has committed to including a bus between Wellington city and the airport as part of its Metlink public transport network but the new service would not continue to Lower Hutt.
Hutt South MP Ginny Andersen, Lower Hutt-based National MP Chris Bishop, Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry and Hutt City Councillor Deborah Hislop have been calling for the service to return to the Hutt.

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1302 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a well known Wellington identity. Do you remember him?

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1300 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Another contribution from Louise Thomas

"Coming in for a landing. Petone Beach, Lower Hutt. Variable Oyster catcher/tōrea pango (Haematopus unicolor)."

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1300 days ago

New Job Opportunities at the Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council

We have a range of exciting opportunities available across a variety of groups within the council. Discover your opportunity to be part of our vision to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

To achieve this we are reshaping our organisation. We are … View more
We have a range of exciting opportunities available across a variety of groups within the council. Discover your opportunity to be part of our vision to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

To achieve this we are reshaping our organisation. We are focused on:
being nimble to meet the needs of our communities, having a flexible approach to meet future demands, growing our capability and, creating an inclusive and progressive work environment for our people.

Be a part of our ambitious plan and find out more and apply https://careers.huttcity.govt.nz/new-opportunities
Apply now

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1303 days ago

Will you visit Rarotonga?

Reporter Community News

Kiwis will be able to visit the Cook Islands without having to quarantine in either country from May 17.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the start date for the long-awaited two-way, quarantine-free travel bubble on Monday – two weeks before it is set to inflate.

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1301 days ago

Days Bay Wharf

Jon from Hutt City Council

Days Bay Wharf is looking sharp after its extensive refurbishment.

We're holding a celebration to mark the completion of the work tomorrow from 11am, and you're welcome to come along.

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1301 days ago

Wellington Better Home and Living Show

Jade Promotions (Home & Living)

The Wellington Better Home and Living Show is BACK! Transform your home and lifestyle with a huge range of exhibitors in one easy location at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show on from the 14-16 May at Sky Stadium.

Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many … View more
The Wellington Better Home and Living Show is BACK! Transform your home and lifestyle with a huge range of exhibitors in one easy location at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show on from the 14-16 May at Sky Stadium.

Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range featuring everything from featuring kitchens, builders, renovators, architects, plants, tools, heating & insulation, spas, interior design and more! You can also enjoy a range of health and beauty products, sustainable living, art and artisan foods. We are also excited to welcome delicious new street food vendors to the show, alongside great coffee it makes the ideal day out.

Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 14 – 16 May at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free.
Find out more

1305 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Vada

Reporter Community News

"Hi there my name is Vader aka Vaddie. I came into SPCA under unfortunate circumstances and have been under the care of the Veterinarian and Canine Team. I am now ready for my forever home.
It has taken a bit of time for me to come out of my shell and learn to trust people but once to do I am … View more
"Hi there my name is Vader aka Vaddie. I came into SPCA under unfortunate circumstances and have been under the care of the Veterinarian and Canine Team. I am now ready for my forever home.
It has taken a bit of time for me to come out of my shell and learn to trust people but once to do I am very loving and loyal. I would love quiet, predictable home with someone around for parts or all of the day as I am not comfortable with being left alone and thrive with company. I would love a home that enjoys going for walks and adventures but at the same understands that I am not always comfortable around the hustle and bustle of city life, I can be a very sensitive soul. I do however, have a playful side. I love playing with toys."

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1302 days ago

Mother's Day is this weekend

Sunday Star Times

Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code … View more
Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.

Hurry! Offer ends Sunday. T&C's apply.
Subscribe Now

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1303 days ago

Snapper finally makes it to Wellington

Reporter Community News

Snapper cards will be accepted on Wellington’s trains from October this year, ending more than a century of paper tickets.
The Snapper pilot will begin in October on the Johnsonville Rail Line, subject to the final completion of commercial negotiations.
Since its launch in 2008, Snapper cards … View more
Snapper cards will be accepted on Wellington’s trains from October this year, ending more than a century of paper tickets.
The Snapper pilot will begin in October on the Johnsonville Rail Line, subject to the final completion of commercial negotiations.
Since its launch in 2008, Snapper cards have been used for the overwhelming majority of bus trips in the capital.
Wellington was originally meant to add card payments to trains back in 2015, under a Waka Kotahi plan to expand Auckland’s AT HOP card to the capital.

1303 days ago

Call for a major redevelopment for Hutt Valley High

Reporter Community News

With Hutt Valley High School’s mould-riddled C Block slated for demolition, the school’s board chairman says a much wider redevelopment is needed to avoid history being repeated.
In March, several classrooms in the school's C Block were evacuated and sealed off after unsafe levels of black… View more
With Hutt Valley High School’s mould-riddled C Block slated for demolition, the school’s board chairman says a much wider redevelopment is needed to avoid history being repeated.
In March, several classrooms in the school's C Block were evacuated and sealed off after unsafe levels of black mould were detected. Following more testing, thirteen learning spaces and a dance studio were closed which has forced senior students to work from home when term two started this week.

After a month of outrage and claims it failed to act, the Ministry of Education announced last week it intended to demolish the problematic building but the school’s chairman of the board of trustees, Hamish Bowen, says other parts of the school such as the E and M Blocks also needed to go,.

“It’s easy to fixate on C Block as the only problem, but it goes wider than that. Other buildings built around the same time have the same problems.”

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1303 days ago

It's the season for streaming TV

The Team from Chorus

Are you hanging out for some of your favourite shows to return?

Read more about what's coming below. And be sure you're connected to fibre broadband for the best streaming experience.
Read more

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1304 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1304 days ago

Injured ruru ready to fly the nest

Reporter Community News

A baby ruru found with wounds on his feet and a fractured wing tip has been released back into the wild after some TLC from Wellington Zoo’s veterinary team.
The little manu first came into the care of The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo’s animal hospital, on Boxing Day when he was found on the … View more
A baby ruru found with wounds on his feet and a fractured wing tip has been released back into the wild after some TLC from Wellington Zoo’s veterinary team.
The little manu first came into the care of The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo’s animal hospital, on Boxing Day when he was found on the ground in Eastbourne.
Team Leader at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Shanna Rose, says the vet team was able to treat the owl’s injuries and provide supportive care, which he responded well to.

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1307 days ago

Wellington dairy owner torn between India and New Zealand

Reporter Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her cousins have died from Covid-19.

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