1651 days ago

Where to get tested

Reporter Community News

If you were in a location of interest the contact details regarding the local test centre are contained below.

729 High St, Lower Hutt central, open 10am to 4pm Monday to Wednesday and 9am to 4pm Thursday and Friday. Appointments preferred over walk-ins.

Heretaunga Christian Centre, 51 Lane St, Upper Hutt is open from 1pm to 5pm on Wednesday and 9am to 4.30pm on Thursday. Bookings are preferred.

In the Hutt Valley, call (04) 576 8619 between 9am and 4pm on weekdays to book your test.

Please visit the Hutt Valley DHB website for a full list of testing locations and hours. If you're not sure if you need a test or want further advice call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.

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Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

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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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We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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Normandale Road lights out again 24/2/26

Sandra from Normandale

Guess what, as the oldest dweller, well one of, in Normandale, it is always me who rings the council when the street lights go out for a week or more.
YOU too can ring HCC 570 6666 to report faults.

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