Porirua families won't be able to cremate loved ones for six months
Grieving Porirua families will need to have their loved ones cremated in other parts of Wellington, with Whenua Tapu crematorium and chapel set to close for around six months of repairs and upgrades.
Construction work to bring the almost 40-year-old chapel up to modern strengthening standards is needed, and its roof and ageing cremator needs to be replaced.
Fireworks
People keep fireworks because they are only legally available for purchase during a 4-day period each year, leading to stockpiling.
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
Holiday closedown
Our last day of business for 2024 is Monday 23 December and we re-open on Monday 13 January 2025. We will be taking bookings by website and email during the closedown period. Have a fun and safe holiday season!