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Suspected sewage pollution in Wellington Harbour

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.

We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health … View moreWellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.

We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health by not swimming in the area and be careful about any contact with the water.

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

• Yes
• No
• I don't mind either way

Vote View Results

• 22.2% Yes
  22.2% Complete
• 71.1% No
  71.1% Complete
• 6.6% I don't mind either way
  6.6% Complete

2257 votes

Do you have my lost parcel in Taylor Terrace?

Linley from Tawa

Hi All,
The day after Easter I was supposed to receive a gift in a box from the USA. It has gone to the wrong address in Taylor Terrace. It is addressed correctly(47 Taylor Terrace). NZ Post have tried to recover it but have failed so far. Please if you received 11 parcels on 23rd April and one of … View moreHi All,
The day after Easter I was supposed to receive a gift in a box from the USA. It has gone to the wrong address in Taylor Terrace. It is addressed correctly(47 Taylor Terrace). NZ Post have tried to recover it but have failed so far. Please if you received 11 parcels on 23rd April and one of them is mine, kindly pm me or ring me on 0273199730. Thank you, Linley

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