Lower Hutt at Alert Level 2
Lower Hutt will be staying at Alert Level 2 until Wednesday 26 August.
Most of our facilities and services are operating as normal, with health and safety measures in place.
Key things to remember at Alert Level 2:
·If you haven't already, download the NZ COVID tracer app.
·Continue or get back to stringent hand hygiene, sneeze and cough into your elbow.
·If you or a family member are unwell please stay at home and contact Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or your GP about getting a test.
·Practise physical distancing wherever possible.
·Consider wearing a mask in public spaces or places where it is hard to physically distance. You can obtain masks at these locations in Lower Hutt.
·If you are feeling unwell, please come back to see us another day. People at severe risk, the elderly or those with underlying illnesses should take extra precaution when leaving home. You’re also welcome to message our Facebook page, email us, or ring our contact centre on 04 570 6666.
For more info on COVID-19 visit covid19.govt.nz
For more info on Hutt City Council’s response visit huttcity.govt.nz/covid19
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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40.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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59.3% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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46.3% I avoid spending money on coffee
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44.3% I still indulge at my local cafe
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9.4% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!
Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.
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