Akatarawa, Upper Hutt

Metlink train services running again on Hutt Valley and Wairarapa lines

Julie Iles Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Do You Want To Stop Smoking Today ? !

Raewyn Richardson from

Do you want to stop smoking ? FREE PRODUCTS from who Karen will be instore today ! Thursday 24th January between 11am and 1pm !!

Summer’s in our DNA

Westpac NZ

Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:

- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take … View moreEvery year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:

- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take your lifejacket.
- Tell someone when you’ll be back.
- Don’t drive when you are tired.

And remember if you stray too far, the Choppers can help. In the last 12 months, Wellington’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 415 missions keeping Kiwis safe.

Stay safe in Chopper Country.

The Westpac NZ Team Find out more

Flatmate Wanted

Rachel from Trentham

Hi All, looking for a flattie, details are in the trademe link, but prefer someone working, easygoing, 30+, short or long term...

www.trademe.co.nz...

Thanks for the muffins (and your patience!)

Kate Thompson from KiwiRail

Kia ora neighbours. Thanks for your patience over the holiday period! Our KiwiRail team and partners have made good progress upgrading your local rail network, and we've appreciated your support (and muffins!) We’ve installed 105 pole foundations and nearly 500m of ducting to upgrade the … View moreKia ora neighbours. Thanks for your patience over the holiday period! Our KiwiRail team and partners have made good progress upgrading your local rail network, and we've appreciated your support (and muffins!) We’ve installed 105 pole foundations and nearly 500m of ducting to upgrade the power supply to your local line – good result! See the link for more information about the work underway.

Poll: National day of action against plastic packaging

Reporter Stuff

Hi neighbours,


Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?


We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.


A national day of plastic protest has been … View moreHi neighbours,


Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?


We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.


A national day of plastic protest has been organised, encouraging shoppers to unwrap and leave unnecessary plastic packaging behind at supermarkets.


To read more, click here.


Will you be taking part in the national day of action against plastic packaging?

National day of action against plastic packaging

• Yes, there's too much plastic packaging
• No, I don't think it is an issue

Vote View Results

• 85.8% Yes, there's too much plastic packaging
  85.8% Complete
• 14.2% No, I don't think it is an issue
  14.2% Complete

4266 votes

Trafalgar Europe on sale

Trafalgar

Experience the real Europe & Britain in 2019 with Trafalgar.

From the hulking fjords in Norway that look as though they’ve been ripped straight from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, to the quaint neighbourhoods of Spain where sangria flows as freely as the native tongue, Europe is a continent of … View moreExperience the real Europe & Britain in 2019 with Trafalgar.

From the hulking fjords in Norway that look as though they’ve been ripped straight from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, to the quaint neighbourhoods of Spain where sangria flows as freely as the native tongue, Europe is a continent of many wonderful contrasts. See history come to life before your very eyes as you traverse the varied landscapes, marvel at the icons and find your happy place with a collection of real Trafalgar experiences that you can’t find on any other tour.

With 116 handcrafted itineraries and 220 cities, leave the guidebooks at home and let us show you the Real Europe and Britain.

Good people. Good times. Good everything. The Good Life.

Plus save up to 10%* when you book and pay in full before 31Jan 2019.

For more information visit your local travel agent, visit trafalgar.com or call 0800 484 333

*T&Cs apply. Refer to trafalgar.com/en-nz/destinations/europe or your travel agent for full offer details. Find out more!

Poll: What is New Zealand's favourite cake?

Paul Reporter from Stuff