1581 days ago

Cook Straight ferry crossings cancelled as bad weather rolls in

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Interislander and Bluebridge ferry companies have cancelled multiple sailings as severe weather rolls through the Wellington and the Top of the South today.

Wellington is bracing for heavy swells of up to 6 metres as a front bringing heavy rain and gales makes its way up the country.

Metservice warned big waves were recorded on the capital's South Coast and Eastbourne. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office had reported that debris had already washed up along the coast as of 10:30.

All Interislander Services between Picton and Wellington today have been cancelled, with today's Bluebridge sailings cancelled and tomorrow's early morning services also scratched.

To keep up to date with the latest weather updates, visit the Metservice Warnings page.

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22 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2522 votes
4 days ago

John Terris former Mayor HCC died 2 Feb 2026 Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

NOW THAT WE HAVE NO LOCAL newspapers.
Message just forwarded - the former Mayor of Lower Hutt John Terris died on Monday 2/2/26.
John was Mayor, MP and councillor [city and regional] over the years giving his all to Lower Hutt and beyond.
RIP John.

J
11 hours ago

Kiwisaver Changes

Jo from Hutt Central

Has your accountant told you about recent changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates and how they may affect wages and payroll calculations?

These updates can have flow-on effects for both employers and employees, and understanding them early helps avoid surprises.

Contact Stephen Larsen or www.stephenlarsenandco.co.nz... for more info