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1998 days ago

Suspected sewage pollution in Wellington Harbour

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.

We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health … View more
Wellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.

We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health by not swimming in the area and be careful about any contact with the water.

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1998 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View more
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
1998 days ago

Be Intrepid Travel Event

House of Travel Lower Hutt

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Intrepid Travel know what travellers really want; a balance of inclusions and free time, a mix of classic highlights and local secrets you won’t find on Google.

And of… View more
Join the team at House of Travel Lower Hutt, along with Intrepid Travel guru Griff, on a visual journey around the world.

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1998 days ago

School holiday theatre - Pinocchio

Kathy from Hutt Repertory Theatre

Bookings are now open for our July school holiday production of Pinocchio. Book online or at Len Hooper Pharmacy, 104 Oxford Terrace, Lower Hutt.

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2001 days ago

Petone businesses say no to expanded Jackson St levy

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Commercial and trade businesses fear they will gain little from a levy they say is geared towards helping retail shops and cafes.


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