Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

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2178 days ago

Christmas parades across the region this weekend meaning some bus diversions will be in place

Community Engagement Advisor from

There’s a lot happening this weekend, with four Christmas parades across the Wellington region. This means there will be road closures and therefore some bus diversions. Please check our website or the Metlink Commuter app before your travel.

- Saturday 1 Dec 10am-1pm – Johnsonville Christmas … View more
There’s a lot happening this weekend, with four Christmas parades across the Wellington region. This means there will be road closures and therefore some bus diversions. Please check our website or the Metlink Commuter app before your travel.

- Saturday 1 Dec 10am-1pm – Johnsonville Christmas Parade
- Saturday 1 Dec 2pm-2:20pm – Tawa Christmas Parade
- Sunday 2 Dec 10:30am-11am – Kilbirnie Santa Parade
- Sunday 2 Dec 12pm-5:30pm – Upper Hutt Santa Parade

To see what services will be diverted and the temporary bus stops visit our website.

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2182 days ago

What do you think of the capital's traffic?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What's the traffic like in your city? The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Wellington region's transport has been laid bare in a council report, which will be presented to the region's mayors this week.

The report found that traffic entering Wellington during the … View more
Hi neighbours,

What's the traffic like in your city? The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Wellington region's transport has been laid bare in a council report, which will be presented to the region's mayors this week.

The report found that traffic entering Wellington during the morning peak was travelling at an average speed of 35.4kmh, while evening traffic heading out was hitting 39.7kmh. That's the slowest recorded speed since 2014! To read more about this, click here.

So what's your work commute like? Do you have an issue with congestion, the safety of roading, and rising diesel sales in your city? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2179 days ago

12 days of Christmas local giveaway

12 days of Christmas

Look out for the 12 Days of Christmas starting on 1 December to 12 December. Running on our Wellington Community Paper Neighbourly and Facebook pages.

Hutt News
Upper Hutt Leader
Kapi Mana News
Kapiti Observer

We have some amazing prizes to giveaway! Look out for the posts for more … View more
Look out for the 12 Days of Christmas starting on 1 December to 12 December. Running on our Wellington Community Paper Neighbourly and Facebook pages.

Hutt News
Upper Hutt Leader
Kapi Mana News
Kapiti Observer

We have some amazing prizes to giveaway! Look out for the posts for more information.

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2179 days ago

WIN a family pass to see Wellington Phoenix play!

Wellington Phoenix FC

Get involved with your kids passions! Planning a family trip to a Wellington Phoenix footy game is the perfect way to share a fun family experience while your kids learn from the experts!

Simply LIKE or THANK this post to go into the draw to win a Family pass to this weekend's … View more
Get involved with your kids passions! Planning a family trip to a Wellington Phoenix footy game is the perfect way to share a fun family experience while your kids learn from the experts!

Simply LIKE or THANK this post to go into the draw to win a Family pass to this weekend's Wellington Phoenix game*.

When: Sunday 2 December at 7:00pm
Where: Westpac Stadium

The match is proudly bought to you by HELL Pizza and if the Phoenix win, YOU win too - a free gourmet snack pizza for all those who come to the game!

*T's and C's apply - the winner will be drawn at 4pm, 30th November.
Get your tickets here!

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2179 days ago

FOREST HARVESTING at Pakuratahi Forest

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

FOREST HARVESTING: a section of commercial plantation pine forest near to Mangaroa, Upper Hutt will be harvested over the next two years. Preparations will start Monday 3 December. From this date recreational access to this part of the forest from the Colletts Rroad entrance will be restricted, … View moreFOREST HARVESTING: a section of commercial plantation pine forest near to Mangaroa, Upper Hutt will be harvested over the next two years. Preparations will start Monday 3 December. From this date recreational access to this part of the forest from the Colletts Rroad entrance will be restricted, aside from limited access during a Christmas break 21 December – 6 January.

For your own health and safety please follow all signage on site. If an area cannot be accessed at certain times this is to protect you from harm around the harvesting operations.

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2180 days ago

Melting roads pose potential safety hazard

Matt Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Bitumen tracking is when melted chip-seal binder is spread across the surface of the road. Recent tests in Upper Hutt have shown tracking makes the road more slippery.
Have you noticed any tracking on roads in your area?
*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the … View more
Bitumen tracking is when melted chip-seal binder is spread across the surface of the road. Recent tests in Upper Hutt have shown tracking makes the road more slippery.
Have you noticed any tracking on roads in your area?
*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your post.

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2180 days ago

Make your best Split Second Decision

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