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1513 days ago

Masterton man wins ACC case

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A young Masterton welder’s health nightmare is nearly over with the swipe of a bureaucrat’s pen.

Last week Aiden Sayer, 21, who was almost killed in a workplace accident earlier this year, was languishing on a public waiting list for a bladder stone procedure that ACC should have covered.

His… View more
A young Masterton welder’s health nightmare is nearly over with the swipe of a bureaucrat’s pen.

Last week Aiden Sayer, 21, who was almost killed in a workplace accident earlier this year, was languishing on a public waiting list for a bladder stone procedure that ACC should have covered.

His urologist argued that the bladder stone was caused by having to endure a catheter for a month following his February accident. ACC said no, but after persistent lobbying and a story on Stuff last week, the corporation has changed its mind.

Following ACC acceptance, his urologist has quickly arranged for a procedure to be carried out in a private medical facility next Tuesday.

“I’ll be able to do more hours of work ... I’ll be able to work on my car, be able to go out with friends, return to a normal life. I couldn’t do that before because of my stone,” Sayer said.

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1514 days ago

80-odd years of CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

A talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of… View moreA talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of 80 years and a combined age of more than 2800 years it shows you can't stop the feeling!

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1514 days ago

Metlinks thanks the public

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Metlink is thanking Wellington commuters for their cooperation following the Government announcement that physical distancing is no longer required on public transport.

"We would like to thank everyone for their hard work complying with these measures on board our services for the last few … View more
Metlink is thanking Wellington commuters for their cooperation following the Government announcement that physical distancing is no longer required on public transport.

"We would like to thank everyone for their hard work complying with these measures on board our services for the last few weeks. This has been made possible by the your continued support for wearing face coverings on board public transport, which has made our services safer for both passengers and staff."

The Government still expects all New Zealanders to wear face coverings on public transport with exemptions only for school services, children under 12 years old, and passengers with disability and health concerns. Passengers should continue to follow the Government’s level 2 advice which includes logging their journeys using QR codes and the COVID-19 app, practicing good personal hygiene by washing and sanitising their hands before and after travelling, sneezing and coughing into their elbows and avoiding public transport completely if they are sick. Passengers can keep up to date with the Government’s latest alert level 2 measures on public transport through Metlink's social media, website and app.

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1514 days ago

Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters

Kim from Silverstream

Learn to shake off public speaking nerves. Improve confidence, communication and leadership skills in a safe and friendly environment.

You're invited to join us for our next meeting on Sunday 20 September 2020 for speeches and afternoon tea and to learn more about what Toastmasters offers.

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Learn to shake off public speaking nerves. Improve confidence, communication and leadership skills in a safe and friendly environment.

You're invited to join us for our next meeting on Sunday 20 September 2020 for speeches and afternoon tea and to learn more about what Toastmasters offers.

Meeting starts at 1:30 pm. Please arrive by 1:20 pm.

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1514 days ago

spring Garden clean ups!

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Upper Hutt

Want a fresh Garden for spring ? Don’t have time or the passion? Putting the house on the market ? We can help. Guest arriving ? We can help- call me today on 0272430951 and book a free quote
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1514 days ago

Pet Bus a modern day Noah's Ark

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A modern day Noah’s Ark traverses the country every month carrying one of the nation’s most treasured cargo - pets.

Petbus is Karyn McLauchlan’s solution to New Zealand’s impersonal and stressful pet transport options. McLauchlan used to be a dog breeder, and had a terrible experience … View more
A modern day Noah’s Ark traverses the country every month carrying one of the nation’s most treasured cargo - pets.

Petbus is Karyn McLauchlan’s solution to New Zealand’s impersonal and stressful pet transport options. McLauchlan used to be a dog breeder, and had a terrible experience transporting puppies by airline in 2004, with two puppies dying on the journey to Wellington.

Her solution was to deliver pets herself using a bus. The most unusual thing she has delivered is an ant farm but she has also moved peacocks, spiders and geese.

1514 days ago

How does your houseplant collection help you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

For this Nelson collector, houseplants help her cope with health challenges. "It’s been proven that distraction is a really good pain relief and the plants gave me something to focus on and interrupt the pain pathways.”

1515 days ago

Poll: Should Wellington be renamed Te Whanganui-a-Tara?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

New Zealand could officially become Aotearoa, Wellington could be Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and Christchurch could be Ōtautahi. The Māori Party is promoting the idea as an election promise.

Wellingtonians, please tell us what you think of changing our name to Te Whanganui-a-Tara?

If you do not want … View more
New Zealand could officially become Aotearoa, Wellington could be Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and Christchurch could be Ōtautahi. The Māori Party is promoting the idea as an election promise.

Wellingtonians, please tell us what you think of changing our name to Te Whanganui-a-Tara?

If you do not want your comments used in a story, please put NOT FOR PUBLICATION.

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Should Wellington be renamed Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
  • 14% Yes
    14% Complete
  • 80.7% No
    80.7% Complete
  • 5.3% Undecided
    5.3% Complete
600 votes
1515 days ago

Experts want purposed built facilities, instead of hotels, for future pandemics

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

New Zealand should move away from hotels to a purpose-built managed isolation and quarantine facility, with pandemics set to be a fixture of the future, public health experts warn.

But while the Government says there are no plans for such a facility, it hasn’t ruled it out. Michael Baker, an … View more
New Zealand should move away from hotels to a purpose-built managed isolation and quarantine facility, with pandemics set to be a fixture of the future, public health experts warn.

But while the Government says there are no plans for such a facility, it hasn’t ruled it out. Michael Baker, an epidemiologist at the University of Otago, said New Zealand was world-leading in biosecurity, but needed to invest in human biosecurity.

“Now we have to talk long-term about this,” he said.

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1514 days ago

Finally !! Our new shipment of Oxylent has arrived !!!!!

Raewyn Richardson from Lagans Pharmacy - Wellness Clinic - Mobility Hub

Finally !! Our new shipment of Oxylent has arrived !!!!!
Benefits:
Oxygenates with Enzymes
Hydrates with Electrolytes
Circulates with Amino Acids
Rejuvenates with Vitamins & Minerals

Features:
Superior multivitamin/mineral content, with a full spectrum of essential nutrients
Unsurpassed … View more
Finally !! Our new shipment of Oxylent has arrived !!!!!
Benefits:
Oxygenates with Enzymes
Hydrates with Electrolytes
Circulates with Amino Acids
Rejuvenates with Vitamins & Minerals

Features:
Superior multivitamin/mineral content, with a full spectrum of essential nutrients
Unsurpassed antioxidant power
Optimum bioavailability
Science-backed ingredients of superior quality
No Sugar! Sweetened with pure stevia
No gluten, dairy, soy, caffeine, or anything artificial

Recommended for People who:
Are tired of swallowing pills
Have difficulty digesting
Are looking for a natural energy boost
Require electrolytes for hydration
Want a full-spectrum multivitamin
Athletes, Travelers, Students, Seniors, Everyone!

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1515 days ago

Wellington woman coaching Liverpool

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Former Wellington woman and Football Fern Emma Humphries is making her mark at Liverpool. She is into her third season with Liverpool after making the move to England with her partner Bev Preistmen, the assistant coach of England’s national women's team.

Humphries, 34, represented the … View more
Former Wellington woman and Football Fern Emma Humphries is making her mark at Liverpool. She is into her third season with Liverpool after making the move to England with her partner Bev Preistmen, the assistant coach of England’s national women's team.

Humphries, 34, represented the Football Ferns at the 2007 Women’s World Cup but retired early to move into coaching after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in a knee. One of the highlights of her time at Liverpool has been meeting and working with men's coach Jurgen Klopp.

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1515 days ago

Property prices continue to soar in Lower Hutt

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A Lower Hutt subdivision sold out in a day, as the demand for new properties remains high and prices continue to climb.

The 14 townhouses at the Riverside Drive development in Fairfield were all under offer within hours, starting at $589,000 for a two bedroom unit. All were bought off the plans, … View more
A Lower Hutt subdivision sold out in a day, as the demand for new properties remains high and prices continue to climb.

The 14 townhouses at the Riverside Drive development in Fairfield were all under offer within hours, starting at $589,000 for a two bedroom unit. All were bought off the plans, and still more 18 months away from being ready to move into.

It comes as Real Estate Institute figures for August, released on Friday, record houses prices recorded in Hutt Valley, with growth month on month faster than other parts of the Wellington region. Professionals real estate agent Shane Brockelbank, who sold the Riverside subdivision, said he was surprised by the speed at which the houses sold.

”Offers started coming in on Thursday morning, and they were gone by the afternoon.

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1515 days ago

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori

PAK’nSAVE Upper Hutt

Morena Upper Hutt! 💛🖤
This week is Te Wiki o te Reo Maori/Maori Language Week!
We will be bringing you some very basic words and phrases this week that you can integrate into your daily discussions!
Kia ora! 💛🖤

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1538 days ago

Transmission Gully to open by September 2021

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

After years of talk and delays how optimistic are you the schedule will be kept?

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced the new opening date and costs after months of negotiations with the private partners building the billion-dollar road.

The latest deal would see Transmission Gully’s … View more
After years of talk and delays how optimistic are you the schedule will be kept?

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced the new opening date and costs after months of negotiations with the private partners building the billion-dollar road.

The latest deal would see Transmission Gully’s cost pushed up to $1.25 billion - now $400m above an original expected $850m bill.

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1515 days ago

Warrant of Fitness extensions to expire

Neighbourly.co.nz

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the 620,000 motorists with temporary Warrant of Fitness extensions to get their vehicles checked before October 10.

The NZTA issued an extension to WoFs during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, allowing motorists to operate their vehicles during this time.

What you need to … View more
Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the 620,000 motorists with temporary Warrant of Fitness extensions to get their vehicles checked before October 10.

The NZTA issued an extension to WoFs during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, allowing motorists to operate their vehicles during this time.

What you need to know:

- Book a WoF as soon as possible with your local mechanics to avoid delay.

- In a statement, MTA reported that there here may be a higher fail rate with some vehicles not been checked for over 12 months.

- Other documents with temporary extensions: CoFs, regos, vehicle certifications, and driver licenses.

- MTA reports that a total of 1.62 million inspections need to be completed between now and October 31.

For more information on temporary documentation extensions, see the NZTA Website.
Click here for more information on the WoF inspection process.

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