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Buses will be replacing trains across the Wellington rail network over Easter Weekend while major works and a massive maintenance programme is carried out.
Train services will only be operating between Masterton and Upper Hutt, with all other services being replaced by bus services. Bus … View moreBuses will be replacing trains across the Wellington rail network over Easter Weekend while major works and a massive maintenance programme is carried out.
Train services will only be operating between Masterton and Upper Hutt, with all other services being replaced by bus services. Bus replacement timetables will be available at stations, but passengers are advised to check the Metlink website, or call 0800 801 700 for information.
The work being carried out includes:
* Construction work relating to the NZTA Transmission Gulley project
* The start of the Traction Upgrade project on the Hutt Valley Line
* Maintenance of the complex infrastructure entering Wellington Station
“Closing the lines is the only way that we can allow workers to get access to the area to carry out essential maintenance to keep the trains moving. Such work would be more hazardous, difficult and take much longer if the trains were still operating,” says Greater Wellington rail operations manager Angus Gabara.
“The reason we do these works over Easter Weekend is because it is traditionally a time of lower passenger numbers and will impact less customers.
“We will be having buses replacing the trains at all stops to ensure people can still get to where they want to go this weekend but understand that this could have an impact on people’s travel plans and apologise for any inconvenience.”
Wellington’s rail network needs constant maintenance and upgrade work to improve reliability and reduce the number of delays to services. Much of the Easter Weekend maintenance will focus on the complex entrance to Wellington Station - including servicing the overhead lines, tracks, signals and points.
Due to the aging nature of the network and growing patronage demand, major investment is needed to bring it up to capacity and a modern reliable standard. GWRC and KiwiRail have submitted business cases to the government requesting addition funding to address these underlying issues.
“For Wellington to have a modern, reliable, and sustainable rail network we will need major investment in our infrastructure. The council and KiwiRail expect to hear the results of the business cases in May,” says Angus.
For more information on bus replacements, or the work being carried out please visit www.metlink.org.nz......
The award-winning play The Dresser by Ronald Harwood is a bracing, heart-breaking drama set backstage at a theatre in England during WWII.
Sir, is in a bad way, his dresser, Norman, tries valiantly to prepare him to go on stage as King Lear. With Herculean effort by Norman, Sir finally makes it… View moreThe award-winning play The Dresser by Ronald Harwood is a bracing, heart-breaking drama set backstage at a theatre in England during WWII.
Sir, is in a bad way, his dresser, Norman, tries valiantly to prepare him to go on stage as King Lear. With Herculean effort by Norman, Sir finally makes it on stage and through the performance no thanks to a Luftwaffe air raid.
Check out our website for booking details including discounts for groups.
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Thanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.
They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering … View moreThanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.
They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering Neighbourly's upcycling awards. To check out what they had to say, click here.
Hi everyone, thanks for your thoughts - an interesting discussion for sure! Comments are now closed.
Despite having been the law for almost a quarter of a century, thousands of cyclists are thumbing their nose at wearing a helmet.
Figures show 29,399 fines have been issued to cyclists for … View moreHi everyone, thanks for your thoughts - an interesting discussion for sure! Comments are now closed.
Despite having been the law for almost a quarter of a century, thousands of cyclists are thumbing their nose at wearing a helmet.
Figures show 29,399 fines have been issued to cyclists for failing to wear their helmet over the past four years, prompting some people to call for a law change.
What do you think? Should we change the law and make it legal to cycle without a helmet? Why or why not? If you don't want your comments printed in our paper, add NFP at the end.
Greater Wellington are reviewing our Ten-year Plan which prioritises what projects we plan to deliver to the region for the next decade and beyond. We’re also consulting on our Revenue and Financing Policy. We want to hear from you about a range of issues including how we fund flood protection, … View moreGreater Wellington are reviewing our Ten-year Plan which prioritises what projects we plan to deliver to the region for the next decade and beyond. We’re also consulting on our Revenue and Financing Policy. We want to hear from you about a range of issues including how we fund flood protection, priorities for public transport and regional resilience.
Share your feedback at www.whatmatters.co.nz by April 29.
Hi neighbours, got a piece of furniture that needs a bit of love? Perhaps an antique or family piece that needs restoration. Furniture restoration may be a dying art but it's our specialty at Waywood Furniture. Pop in and see us at 8 Gough Street, Lower Hutt or give us a call on (04) 385 0178 … View moreHi neighbours, got a piece of furniture that needs a bit of love? Perhaps an antique or family piece that needs restoration. Furniture restoration may be a dying art but it's our specialty at Waywood Furniture. Pop in and see us at 8 Gough Street, Lower Hutt or give us a call on (04) 385 0178 to find out how we can help you!
CoreLogic says last month could have been the start of an expected slowdown in property values
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The expected slowdown in property values may already be happening, according to one of Australasia's largest property data and valuation firms.
CoreLogic NZ says Quotable Value's House … View moreCoreLogic says last month could have been the start of an expected slowdown in property values
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The expected slowdown in property values may already be happening, according to one of Australasia's largest property data and valuation firms.
CoreLogic NZ says Quotable Value's House Price Index for February shows the late resurgence in housing values that occurred in Auckland after the election subsided in February, with a slight fall in average values.
At the same time average values in Wellington tracked sideways after showing sustained growth last year, while Tauranga was the only main centre to show continuing and sustained growth in property values.
CoreLogic's NZ's head of research Nick Goodall says the slowdown in property values expected this year may already be underway, but it doesn't appear that the drop will be very big.
"New Zealand's construction industry faces a major challenge in creating enough affordable stock at the speed required to keep up with our continually strong population growth," Goodall said.
"Net migration hasn't slowed much recently, with figures remaining near all-time highs.
"And of course the kicker is our still low interest rates.
"While banks have tightened their lending standards, low interest rates means borrowing higher sums to secure a desirable property is possible.
"All these things will continue to keep a stable foundation for property values," he said.
However he also warned that the market could be tilting in buyers' favour.
"As with anything, the devil is in the detail and in a changing market with weakening sales volumes, the power can start to shift to buyers as they become less anxious about getting onto the ladder and realise that waiting for the right property can pay off as savings climb faster than house values," he said.
Gut health and wellbeing has a noticeable impact on overall health. Factors such as diet, age, excessive stress and antibiotic treatment may cause an imbalance in ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria. This imbalance can also be exacerbated by the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Identifying … View moreGut health and wellbeing has a noticeable impact on overall health. Factors such as diet, age, excessive stress and antibiotic treatment may cause an imbalance in ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria. This imbalance can also be exacerbated by the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Identifying symptoms is key to understanding underlying gut imbalances, so that helpful treatment solutions can be taken. There are many simple lifestyle changes that can help improve overall gut heath. Additionally, overall wellbeing and good health can be optimised with Probiotics and specific Symptom Relievers. Pop into your local pharmacist to discuss your digestive wellbeing today.
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I'm so proud of my excellent team! Lets Cruise has made the finalists in the CLIA Cruise Industry Awards to be held in Sydney 24th February 2018. We're finalists for:
Lets Cruise - Online Agency Of The Year (New Zealand)
Helen Mahoney - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)
… View moreI'm so proud of my excellent team! Lets Cruise has made the finalists in the CLIA Cruise Industry Awards to be held in Sydney 24th February 2018. We're finalists for:
Lets Cruise - Online Agency Of The Year (New Zealand)
Helen Mahoney - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)
Mark Smith - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)
It's the first time in the history of the Awards that TWO Consultants from the same agency have made the finalists for Cruise Consultant of the Year!
If you love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering Vanuatu or exploring Fiji.
Happy cruising,
Mark Smith
Managing Director - Lets Cruise
$40 excellent condition. Pick up taita. Phone playing up ATM will try upload photos later today.my apologies
Hi neighbours, we found a bike this morning at the Pinehaven reserve. It is a white Diamondback mountainbike and has tinsel around the handlebars and in the front spokes, and has a green basket on the back. We propped it up against the fence, and saw it was still there this afternoon. Maybe someone… View moreHi neighbours, we found a bike this morning at the Pinehaven reserve. It is a white Diamondback mountainbike and has tinsel around the handlebars and in the front spokes, and has a green basket on the back. We propped it up against the fence, and saw it was still there this afternoon. Maybe someone will recognize it.
I want to cut a channel into a brick wall using an angle grinder.
The channel isn't deep / long, but there will be a lot of dust - which will pretty much destroy any vacuum cleaner I use to suck it up.
I've asked this here once before, but if anybody has an old, nearly dead, but … View moreI want to cut a channel into a brick wall using an angle grinder.
The channel isn't deep / long, but there will be a lot of dust - which will pretty much destroy any vacuum cleaner I use to suck it up.
I've asked this here once before, but if anybody has an old, nearly dead, but still working vacuum cleaner they'd be happy to part with, please let me know.
My alternative is to buy a new $40+ vacuum cleaner from the warehouse and then throw it away after using it.
I'd rather not do that. It'd be a shame to put that amount of plastics and electronics in the tip after only one use. Better to use something already pretty much at the end of its life.
I have single duvets and matching pillow covers as pictured.
$20per duvet set as pictured.
$20 thomas set of blankets.
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