Taita hit-and-run car located
Police have found the car they believe was involved in a hit-and-run in Taita.
Wellington District road policing manager, Inspector Wade Jennings said officers located a grey Mitsubishi Diamante at a property in Lower Hutt which allegedly struck mum-of-two Anna Chesterfield at a pedestrian crossing in Taita on Saturday, leaving her with serious injuries, including several broken bones, and facing months of recovery.
But police are still looking for the person who was driving the car at the time of the crash.
*Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to contact police on 105 and quote file number 210131/8279, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.4% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not
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