Elderslea, Upper Hutt

Lime e-scooters take 'seasonal pause' in Hutt Valley

Matthew Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

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

Confusion re replying to a POST comment OR a THREAD comment

Upper Hutt: Wider Community Connectivity

This confusion crops up now and again and is capable of creating misunderstanding.
With the help from of our 'Neighbourly Team', I will attempt to explain:
The main post will display a white 'bar' with the word "Reply'.
So away you go. On close attention, one will … View moreThis confusion crops up now and again and is capable of creating misunderstanding.
With the help from of our 'Neighbourly Team', I will attempt to explain:
The main post will display a white 'bar' with the word "Reply'.
So away you go. On close attention, one will note the comments follow the left hand margin.
As the comments increase, (these are called 'threads'...) there may be one thread you particularly wish to comment on.
Now is the time to use 'Reply', written in BLUE at the end of the thread comment. This will create an indent for the text so one knows the new comment applies to the new thread.
Hence one will note the 'margin' has moved to the right.
This action can also be used by another contributor and keeps the conversation focused on all inputs, rather than back to the main post at times.
My NT team member attached a cool graphic with Superman showing the 'POW!" in the correct place ... but my computer won't let me save and/or share unfortunately.
SO: just keep an open eye and mind to ensure a reply fits the comment.