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Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?
Hi neighbours,
Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View moreHi neighbours,
Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.
As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.
Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)
Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.
Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden … View moreBrenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.
Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden commenced his career in funeral services in 2001 and has completed studies and qualifications in Embalming and Funeral Directing.
Brenden is a member of the NZ Embalmers Association and is a registered funeral director with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.
Brenden has a wide range of interests including travelling, spending time with friends, collecting antiques and reading.
Metlink would like to thank all bus users for their patience during the current industrial action.
While the strike will continue tomorrow, our operator ensures us that they will be able to cope with minimal disruption to services. Please plan before you travel by checking the Metlink Commuter App… View moreMetlink would like to thank all bus users for their patience during the current industrial action.
While the strike will continue tomorrow, our operator ensures us that they will be able to cope with minimal disruption to services. Please plan before you travel by checking the Metlink Commuter App or our website.
We are in constant contact with our operators and will update you via our social media and website as new information becomes available. For more information, visit our website.
Metlink is monitoring today's strike action by some members of the Tramways Union and is in constant contact with our operators.
- School services have not been affected.
- Services in Porirua are unaffected.
- 98% of services are operating in Wellington city.
Please check RTI on our … View moreMetlink is monitoring today's strike action by some members of the Tramways Union and is in constant contact with our operators.
- School services have not been affected.
- Services in Porirua are unaffected.
- 98% of services are operating in Wellington city.
Please check RTI on our website for up to date information on your travel.
Join us this weekend to celebrate heritage with an exhibition called ‘Architectural and Social Upheaval in the Hutt’.
The exhibition and series of talks captures the work of a group of Lower Hutt architects, an artist, musician and motorbike rider who lived and worked in Lower Hutt in the … View moreJoin us this weekend to celebrate heritage with an exhibition called ‘Architectural and Social Upheaval in the Hutt’.
The exhibition and series of talks captures the work of a group of Lower Hutt architects, an artist, musician and motorbike rider who lived and worked in Lower Hutt in the 1950s. It was an era of radical and exciting new ideas in the Hutt - buildings were curved and set in park like settings and the social scene was alive with new bands, motorbikes and the milk bar social scene.
We know you’d rather be getting into your new home than talking about your mortgage.
And we’d love to help you get into that new home more quickly, so our Mobile Mortgage Managers can meet you at work, at home, at a cafe, or even in the middle of an empty section. They'll meet you at a … View moreWe know you’d rather be getting into your new home than talking about your mortgage.
And we’d love to help you get into that new home more quickly, so our Mobile Mortgage Managers can meet you at work, at home, at a cafe, or even in the middle of an empty section. They'll meet you at a time that works best for you and are available seven days a week and in some cases, can even approve your loan for you on the spot.
Click through to find a Mobile Mortgage Manager in Wellington.
Come and talk to us today.
Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
… View moreLately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
(Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print)
Wellington city, Hutt Valley and Porirua bus customers could face disruption to their travel from Thursday 25 October due to a bus driver strike by members of the Tramways Union.
Please plan before you travel and check the Metlink Commuter App or our website for cancelled services. Note that … View moreWellington city, Hutt Valley and Porirua bus customers could face disruption to their travel from Thursday 25 October due to a bus driver strike by members of the Tramways Union.
Please plan before you travel and check the Metlink Commuter App or our website for cancelled services. Note that other services may experience heavy patronage demand and delays.
We will keep you updated on our website and social media. For more information visit our website.
Are you an existing ACC client and do you need transport you can trust?
Freedom Companion Drivers are approved vendors with ACC, so you are free to ask your Case Manager for a Freedom driver. We will be reliable, ensure your safety and get you to the places you need to be on time. All with the … View moreAre you an existing ACC client and do you need transport you can trust?
Freedom Companion Drivers are approved vendors with ACC, so you are free to ask your Case Manager for a Freedom driver. We will be reliable, ensure your safety and get you to the places you need to be on time. All with the extra door to car service we provide.
Not only do we look after transport to Medical appointments, Shopping, Work, school and social trips we also provide Airport pick ups and drop offs.
Great news! A boy who went missing overnight in Wellington has been found.
The good news was revealed in a Facebook post by his mum Beverly about 8.40am on Monday.
"My son has been found... thank you so much everyone. You have all been so amazing."
To read more, click
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Some of Wellington's bus drivers will strike from tomorrow, but exactly how many are set to down tools remains unclear. The routes which will be affected are operated by Tranzurban, which has been unable to reach a collective agreement with the Tramways Union.
How can I check?
- Public … View moreSome of Wellington's bus drivers will strike from tomorrow, but exactly how many are set to down tools remains unclear. The routes which will be affected are operated by Tranzurban, which has been unable to reach a collective agreement with the Tramways Union.
How can I check?
- Public transport provider Metlink is also unsure how the strike will play out, and is urging commuters to check their bus route before they travel. They can do this on the Metlink app or website, which the organisation says will be kept as up-to-date as possible throughout the strike. Alternatively call the Metlink team on 0800 801 700.
- The only Wellington City routes operated by Tranzurban are numbers 1, 7, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 29. The rest of Wellington City routes are operated by NZ Bus, whose drivers will not strike despite a deal not being reached there either. Full list of affected lines here.
While the strike is set down to end on November 30, union secretary Kevin O'Sullivan says that was an arbitrary date chosen only because strike notices legally required an end date.
A great concert of disney music by our two local community choirs, the Hutt Valley Singers and the Major Minors Children's Choir - come and join in the fun!
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