1797 days ago

Porirua families won't be able to cremate loved ones for six months

Reporter Community News

Grieving Porirua families will need to have their loved ones cremated in other parts of Wellington, with Whenua Tapu crematorium and chapel set to close for around six months of repairs and upgrades.
Construction work to bring the almost 40-year-old chapel up to modern strengthening standards is needed, and its roof and ageing cremator needs to be replaced.

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Take a village tour and enjoy a $50 cafe voucher!*

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27 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Poll: How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻

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We want to know: How are you feeling about the growing role of AI in business and everyday life?

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How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻
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