Road closures and other recovery updates
The footpath and road on the corners of Waterloo Road and Bloomfield Terrace is closed as a safety precaution. This follows council receiving a report from the structural engineers checking the Queensgate Mall regarding damage to a section of the car park building.
Some Queensgate shops are open. Queensgate PostShop/Kiwibank, BNZ, and Salute Hair and Day Spa on Queens Drive (adjacent to Queensgate) are open. Countdown Queensgate and Zampelles are also open. If you have questions about Queensgate please visit queensgateshopping.co.nz or www.facebook.com...
Due to the closure of Waterloo Road bus stops 8160 (Waterloo Road at Queensgate) and stop 9160 (Waterloo Road at Bloomfield Terrace) are closed until further notice.
Bus users are asked to use the main bus stops at Bunny Street if travelling to Petone, or Queens Drive outside Cash Converters for R130 to Naenae or R150 to Kelson. Customers for Naenae or Kelson may also choose to use bus stop 9162 (Cornwall Street at Queens Grove).
Routes affected: 130, 150, 160*, 170*
*Routes 160 & 170 are only diverted travelling to Lower Hutt, and NOT to Wainuiomata which are unaffected.
For up to date information on road closures and recovery updates visit the link below
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Wild weather in Wellington
Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.
Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.
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