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About a quarter of the electorate has made their vote count on the proposal to combined Wairarapa's three district councils. December 12 is when the provisional result is announced so time is ticking. Have you voted? What are your thoughts on the proposal?
KiwiRail's plans for double tracking of the the suburban rail network from Trentham to Upper Hutt ha…
He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.
Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and … View moreHe's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.
Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.
There is currently a residential sprinkler and irrigation system water ban. If we are going to enjoy our water all summer long, we need to look after it, now. See how at loveeverydrop.nz
UPDATE: NO TRAIN STRIKE TOMORROW
We are pleased and relieved on behalf of Metlink customers that the strike tomorrow has been called off. All rail services will run as normal.
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More mechanical faults on the Wairarapa railway line are forcing commuters back to their cars so the…
Sadly Michael Utting is probably more readily remembered for his much publicised battle with alcohol…
Hi does anyone out there have any jumping poles laying around they would like to sell cheap pls
Due to exceptionally high demand and limits on supply, there is now a ban on household use of garden sprinklers and other unattended irrigation systems in Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington, until further notice.
Cyber Smart Week is all about doing just one thing to keep your data safe. Doing more than one will help even more! So, what’s your one thing? Vote below..
Hello,
Featherston has two zebra crossings at the moment.
There could be a case made for a third on the Wellington side of town, but the question is where?
If you'd like to make your suggestions, we can try and come to a consensus so that should you find yourself talking to someone at… View moreHello,
Featherston has two zebra crossings at the moment.
There could be a case made for a third on the Wellington side of town, but the question is where?
If you'd like to make your suggestions, we can try and come to a consensus so that should you find yourself talking to someone at the council who tells you that you should deal with NZTA, you'll at least have the same location suggestion as [hopefully] everyone else who feels like asking for it.
If you work backwards from the train crossing, up to the 70km sign, that's effectively your available range.
Obviously some locations along that stretch of road will simply not be suitable, but hopefully a suitable one will come to the forefront.
Speak now, or forever hold on for dear life to your kids / pets / life / shopping bags / takeaway / old person's trolley thing / school bag / work satchel / man bag / sports gear / gas bottle / drink crate / drunk mate / pizzas / pushchair / pram / stroller / buggy / annoying sibling / etc.
Cheers,
A person is dead after a motorcycle and logging truck crashed in Wairarapa. The crash happened some…
Pack your goggles and flippers and float into Capital E’s under-the-sea Christmas experience. Hang out with the mer-elves in Santa Claw’s sparkly underwater grotto, swim under glowing jellyfish or hold a shell up to your ear and relax to the sound of the sea. There’s lots of … View morePack your goggles and flippers and float into Capital E’s under-the-sea Christmas experience. Hang out with the mer-elves in Santa Claw’s sparkly underwater grotto, swim under glowing jellyfish or hold a shell up to your ear and relax to the sound of the sea. There’s lots of creative and imaginative fun to be had during Christmas Tidings at Capital E. Don’t forget to find the Christmas Corals!
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