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1334 days ago

We Say/You Say: Paperless Trips

Reporter Upper Hutt Leader

Kia ora Upper Hutt,

What do you think about the Snapper card extension to Wellington Train services?

Snapper will be rolled out on Wellington train services from October this year, ending over a century of paper ticket use.

The Johnsonville Line will be the first to trial the paperless … View more
Kia ora Upper Hutt,

What do you think about the Snapper card extension to Wellington Train services?

Snapper will be rolled out on Wellington train services from October this year, ending over a century of paper ticket use.

The Johnsonville Line will be the first to trial the paperless system, with a full roll out dependent on the finalisation of commercial negotiations.

This is seen as a step towards Waka Kotahi's planned National Ticketing Solution, an initiative that would see all of New Zealand's public transport centralised on one payment system. It would let commuters pay for their journey through a credit/debit card, similar to London's Oyster Card, in use since 2011.

Share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in your community paper.

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1334 days ago

Mother's Day is this weekend

Sunday Star Times

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Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code … View more
Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

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1335 days ago

Snapper finally makes it to Wellington

Reporter Community News

Snapper cards will be accepted on Wellington’s trains from October this year, ending more than a century of paper tickets.
The Snapper pilot will begin in October on the Johnsonville Rail Line, subject to the final completion of commercial negotiations.
Since its launch in 2008, Snapper cards … View more
Snapper cards will be accepted on Wellington’s trains from October this year, ending more than a century of paper tickets.
The Snapper pilot will begin in October on the Johnsonville Rail Line, subject to the final completion of commercial negotiations.
Since its launch in 2008, Snapper cards have been used for the overwhelming majority of bus trips in the capital.
Wellington was originally meant to add card payments to trains back in 2015, under a Waka Kotahi plan to expand Auckland’s AT HOP card to the capital.

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1336 days ago

soft plastic recycling

Lesley from Trentham

Good news-Upper Hutt Warehouse (in The Mall) now has a soft plastics recycling bin. For all clean and dry bread bags, cereal bags, Dom Post plastic wrappers, courier bags etc. For the full list see the label on the bin or www.recycling.kiwi.nz....

1335 days ago

Police photographer takes his last shot.

Reporter Community News

Forensic photographer Senior Constable Ivan Penrose has put the lens cap on his 33-year career – and brought to an end a 60-plus year family link with Police. Ivan, who retired last month (9 April), was a trainee baker when he decided to join Police, becoming a member of Recruit Wing 114 in 1988.… View moreForensic photographer Senior Constable Ivan Penrose has put the lens cap on his 33-year career – and brought to an end a 60-plus year family link with Police. Ivan, who retired last month (9 April), was a trainee baker when he decided to join Police, becoming a member of Recruit Wing 114 in 1988. He was following in the footsteps of his father Tom, whose 31-year career began in 1959 and included 10 years as a dog handler, and brother Darryl, who joined in 1982 and served in the Hutt Valley and Waikato. Ivan’s own policing career began on the streets of Upper Hutt.
The year 2002 brought a learning experience of a sort, with the accidental discovery of an underground bunker in an Upper Hutt forest, kitted out as a cell for a would-be kidnap victim. Ivan spent two days recording the details.
Upper Hutt residents do you remember the kidnapping?

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1335 days ago

It's the season for streaming TV

The Team from Chorus

Are you hanging out for some of your favourite shows to return this winter?

Read more about what's coming below. And be sure you're connected to fibre broadband for the best streaming experience.
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1336 days ago

Citizens Advice Upper Hutt-extended hours

Citizens Advice from Ebdentown

New Extended Hours at Upper Hutt Citizens Advice Bureau. From 15th May-opening Saturday morning 10-1230.

CABUpperHuttPosterSaturdays.pdf Download View

1336 days ago

Cotton bags

Sandy from Trentham

Cotton tote bags. My grand daughter (10y) started a project in the holidays of making bags. She has been learning to sew with my help. The results are great.
Lovely Cotton fabric 34cm x 36cm aprox, just right for books, togs, rolling up to keep handy for shopping etc.
$7 can deliver locally.

Price: $7

1336 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1339 days ago

Wellington dairy owner torn between India and New Zealand

Reporter Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her cousins have died from Covid-19.

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1337 days ago

Entertainment unit

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Black wood and dark glass unit. Heaps of space for DVD player/playstation/Sky box etc. Great condition.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

1337 days ago

Retro glass light fitting - $70 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Perfect condition.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

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1337 days ago

Retro wall light and ceiling light - $150 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

While these are retro, they are in absolutely perfect condition. Glass and bronze. The ceiling light holds 4 bulbs.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

1337 days ago

2- and 3-seater couches $1000 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Rimu trimmed, high quality, super comfy couches. Could be sold together or separately. Some minor wear.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

1337 days ago

Unique solid kauri table and chairs $1000 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Listed elsewhere. Solid, excellent used condition, Fijian kauri table and 6 chairs. The current chair coverings are in great condition, neutral coloured - but they have been recovered and could be again. The table is incredibly sturdy.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or … View more
Listed elsewhere. Solid, excellent used condition, Fijian kauri table and 6 chairs. The current chair coverings are in great condition, neutral coloured - but they have been recovered and could be again. The table is incredibly sturdy.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

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