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1440 days ago

Look good for Santa! (and the rellies)

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

We are open 10-4pm today (Saturday) and Tomorrow (Sunday). If you want to get the kids looking great or just chop the mop before you hit the beach, pop in and see us! No appointment required. 31 Waitoa Road, Hataitai Village.

1441 days ago

PR for burst pipes cost ratepayers $350,000

Reporter Community News

Ratepayers have forked out more than $350,000 on public relations experts hired by Wellington Water in the past year to manage major network failures.
Wellington Water spent spent $354,621 on media management contractors between November 2019 and December 2020.
Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy was also… View more
Ratepayers have forked out more than $350,000 on public relations experts hired by Wellington Water in the past year to manage major network failures.
Wellington Water spent spent $354,621 on media management contractors between November 2019 and December 2020.
Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy was also disappointed with the figure, saying the money spent on external consultants was “outrageous”.
A Wellington Water spokesperson said the organisation had a small communications team of three people covering community engagement, marketing and digital communications, and general communications.

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1440 days ago

Need a change in your garden?

Joshua from Kilbirnie Price Smart Landscaping and Gardening

A paved courtyard is the best solution, to minimize the maintenance, creating a living space, and adding value to your property.
We will find the best solutions for your needs.
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz....

1441 days ago

Bespoke Christmas wrap

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Give your gifts a personal touch with handmade wrapping paper decorated with Resene testpots.

A fun project for the whole family and each can choose their favourite colours for the decorating.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Woman's Day magazine and Resene. … View more
Give your gifts a personal touch with handmade wrapping paper decorated with Resene testpots.

A fun project for the whole family and each can choose their favourite colours for the decorating.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Woman's Day magazine and Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1445 days ago

Destination Christmases

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of … View more
Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of advice you may have on things to do or places to eat or drink in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1441 days ago

Events around the Wellington region this weekend - Dec 18-20

Reporter Community News

Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the … View more
Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the band’s No. 1 hits from the seventies. Hear such nostalgic gems as Aunty Alice Bought Us This and Pretty Girl. Tickets from Eventfinda or from the Cossie Club.

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1443 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

A really easy one this week. What are your memories of this famous rugby icon?

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1442 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
Visit us online

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1444 days ago

Wellington houses being demolished

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

When did we become more concerned about motorways and cycle-ways than we do about the homeless and the affordability of basic housing. But sure lets put in some more roads as we pretend to care about the climate emergency.
www.stuff.co.nz...

1443 days ago

Don't lock your children or pets in a car over summer

Reporter Community News

Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 … View more
Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 call-outs for children locked in cars and 650 for pets every year.
On a 30C day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 39C in less than five minutes; in 30 minutes, it will be 49°C,”

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1443 days ago

Fuel ‘appiness is here

Waitomo Group

Opening today at 12pm, our Outlet City Tawa Fuel Stop is your newest destination to make the most of our everyday low Waitomo price when you need to fuel up. Download our Waitomo app to make the most of our wicked prices, and spin to win Waitomo Moolah too. Sweet as! Waitomo – Kiwis fueling … View moreOpening today at 12pm, our Outlet City Tawa Fuel Stop is your newest destination to make the most of our everyday low Waitomo price when you need to fuel up. Download our Waitomo app to make the most of our wicked prices, and spin to win Waitomo Moolah too. Sweet as! Waitomo – Kiwis fueling Kiwis with fairer fuel prices.

Outlet City Tawa Fuel Stop
26-28 Main Rd, Wellington.
Open 24/7.
Download the Waitomo app via the Apple or Google Play stores today.
Find out more

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1443 days ago

Plumbing & Gasfitting work

Henry from Hataitai

Hi all I'm a Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter. Please feel free to message me for any plumbing or gasfitting work you'd like done. Low to mains pressure hot water upgrades, Rinnai Infinity installs, hot water cylinder replacements, LPG set ups, gas hobs, dishwasher installs, leaking … View moreHi all I'm a Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter. Please feel free to message me for any plumbing or gasfitting work you'd like done. Low to mains pressure hot water upgrades, Rinnai Infinity installs, hot water cylinder replacements, LPG set ups, gas hobs, dishwasher installs, leaking taps, etc. Thank you. Henry.

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1444 days ago

Metlink apology to bus users

Reporter Community News

Wellington’s public transport provider has issued a public apology over an increase in bus cancellations.
In a post on social media, the company said it would like to publicly acknowledge the increase in cancellations and for the frustration and inconvenience caused to customers.
It outlined a … View more
Wellington’s public transport provider has issued a public apology over an increase in bus cancellations.
In a post on social media, the company said it would like to publicly acknowledge the increase in cancellations and for the frustration and inconvenience caused to customers.
It outlined a number of reasons for the cancellations, including additional drivers being needed due to recent rest-break legislation and route extensions in the central city.

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1443 days ago

Check, Clean, Dry.

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Did you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always… View moreDid you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always checking, cleaning, then drying any equipment that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.

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1443 days ago

Congratulations to our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardeners of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.

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