Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt

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276 days ago

Telephone dictation voting in the 2023 General Election

The Team from Electoral Commission

If you are blind, partially blind, or have a physical disability that means you cannot mark your voting paper without help, you can use the telephone dictation voting service.

You can use the telephone dictation voting service both from within New Zealand and if you’re overseas.

You do … View more
If you are blind, partially blind, or have a physical disability that means you cannot mark your voting paper without help, you can use the telephone dictation voting service.

You can use the telephone dictation voting service both from within New Zealand and if you’re overseas.

You do need to register to use this service though, before noon (NZ time) on Saturday 14 October.

You can find more information on our website here: vote.nz...

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277 days ago

Kapiti Community Foodbank AGM Notice

Grace from Waikanae

KAPITI COMMUNITY FOODBANK INC
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
To be held on Thursday 26th October at 2pm
in the Library meeting room
Kapiti Library, Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu.

The Board extends an invitation to all interested parties.

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277 days ago

Voting is now open in the 2023 General Election!

The Team from Electoral Commission

You can find all the information you need about where, when and how to vote at vote.nz....

If you were enrolled at your current address by September 10, you will have been sent an EasyVote pack in the mail with an EasyVote card which will make voting easier.

However if yours hasn't … View more
You can find all the information you need about where, when and how to vote at vote.nz....

If you were enrolled at your current address by September 10, you will have been sent an EasyVote pack in the mail with an EasyVote card which will make voting easier.

However if yours hasn't arrived yet you can vote without it! Find your nearest voting place here:
map.vote.nz...

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278 days ago

Happy Grandparents Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Grandparents Day to our fantastic neighbours!

We wish you a day filled with celebration for your poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad, while also remembering those who are no longer with us.
May your day be brimming with joy and treasured memories!

We extend our heartfelt … View more
Happy Grandparents Day to our fantastic neighbours!

We wish you a day filled with celebration for your poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad, while also remembering those who are no longer with us.
May your day be brimming with joy and treasured memories!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their amazing nominations! Your stories have touched our hearts deeply. And the winner is... Koko Grant, nominated by Khalei-Marley Taylor-Karaitiana! Congratulations!

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279 days ago

Food Recall: Regal brand Epicurean Bourbon BBQ Salmon

James from Waikanae

The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Regal brand Epicurean Bourbon BBQ Salmon due to the product being labelled with an incorrect date mark. Regal brand Epicurean Bourbon BBQ Salmon with a best before date of 01.06.2025 is affected by this recall. If you have … View moreThe New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Regal brand Epicurean Bourbon BBQ Salmon due to the product being labelled with an incorrect date mark. Regal brand Epicurean Bourbon BBQ Salmon with a best before date of 01.06.2025 is affected by this recall. If you have purchased this product, consume the product by 5 November 2023 or return the product to the retailer for a full refund.

READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...

280 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD HERO COMPETITION

The Team from NZ Compare

What an incredible turnout! Over 1360 Household Heroes were nominated by all of you for a chance to win a fabulous $350!
We know our nation is full of amazing Kiwis who keep things running at home, and you're all heroes!

But the real question is, did you win? Find out who's walking … View more
What an incredible turnout! Over 1360 Household Heroes were nominated by all of you for a chance to win a fabulous $350!
We know our nation is full of amazing Kiwis who keep things running at home, and you're all heroes!

But the real question is, did you win? Find out who's walking away with $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Stay connected with NZ Compare for the latest broadband and power deals and exciting competitions. We're all about making it easy for you to compare and save money! CLICK HERE to learn more: www.nzcompare.com...

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280 days ago

Holly smoke

Jascinta from Waikanae

Thursday and Friday and Saturday will be there beautiful food beside batista boys mobil

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280 days ago

CYCLISTS: KEEP OFF

Michael from Trentham

The life-changing damage done to an elderly woman in the Nelson area a day or so ago by a cyclist peddling into her whilst she walked on a normal pedestrian footpath, strikes home the fact that cyclists must keep off the pavements and ride their bikes on the sides of the roads or in cycle lanes or … View moreThe life-changing damage done to an elderly woman in the Nelson area a day or so ago by a cyclist peddling into her whilst she walked on a normal pedestrian footpath, strikes home the fact that cyclists must keep off the pavements and ride their bikes on the sides of the roads or in cycle lanes or on cycle tracks.

Cycling is illegal on footpaths in NZ apart from the likes of postal services and young children's bikes and trikes. But the laws or local council regulations regarding this are not enforced.

Pavements are for people walking and jogging, for people with dogs, for people in wheelchairs and for people who might be unstable or disabled.

Kids scooters, skate boards and roller skates are bad enough and don't get me "talking" about escooters which should be off everything.

There are as many nasty and thoughtless cyclists as there are drivers of vehicles on a proportional basis. At the very least cyclists should have warning bells or horns attached to their handle bars and operated loud enough for people of all sorts to hear.

I am a cyclist (with a racing bike and a rough surfaces bike), a motorist, a jogger, a hiker and a dog walker.

280 days ago

Try this heart smart chicken stir-fry!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Whip up this heart smart spring chicken stir-fry for World Heart Day. Packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a zesty stir-fry sauce, this dish is both flavourful and nutritious.

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281 days ago

CROFTON DOWNS – WATER OUTAGE

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

UPDATE - 3:30pm

Our team have identified the issue, and water has now been restored.

Please run a cold tap for a few minutes to clear any air pockets or cloudy water from the pipes before using hot taps, dishwashers and washing machines.

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Kia ora Crofton… View more
UPDATE - 3:30pm

Our team have identified the issue, and water has now been restored.

Please run a cold tap for a few minutes to clear any air pockets or cloudy water from the pipes before using hot taps, dishwashers and washing machines.

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Kia ora Crofton Downs,

Our crews have responded to reports of residents experiencing no water across Crofton Downs as well as Warwick Street, Wilton.

Our crews are investigating, and we will update this post with more information once we've identified the cause.

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Want to receive automatic notifications of incidents in your area?

Text ‘HELLO’ to 8090 to register for text updates, or see www.wellingtonwater.co.nz... for emails.

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281 days ago

EASTBOURNE - WATER OUTAGE

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Our crews have responded to a burst pipe on Marine Drive, this afternoon.

This is affecting Marine Drive from #624 towards and including Eastbourne township. We have had to turn the water off in this area to repair the burst pipe. We expect service to be interrupted for 4-5 hours (6 - 7 pm)
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Our crews have responded to a burst pipe on Marine Drive, this afternoon.

This is affecting Marine Drive from #624 towards and including Eastbourne township. We have had to turn the water off in this area to repair the burst pipe. We expect service to be interrupted for 4-5 hours (6 - 7 pm)

Our crews are working to fix this as soon as they can, thank you for your patience.

We'll keep this post updated with the latest info.

Want to receive automatic notifications of incidents in your area?

Text ‘HELLO’ to 8090 to register for text updates, or see www.wellingtonwater.co.nz... for emails.

288 days ago

Good News Not Much Good

Michael from Trentham

Good news for the Labour-Greens Government is going to do little for them come the elections in less than 3 weeks.

The recession is over - as if we even felt there was one.

PM Hipkins performed reasonably well in the rather poorly moderated leader's debate against Chris Luxon even though… View more
Good news for the Labour-Greens Government is going to do little for them come the elections in less than 3 weeks.

The recession is over - as if we even felt there was one.

PM Hipkins performed reasonably well in the rather poorly moderated leader's debate against Chris Luxon even though the latter had the best lines (including Labour's election promise of taking GST off fruit and veggies was "saving the public a few cents on carrots and beans"). I hold Luxon under suspicion of being something else other than what he is attempting to portray.

The NZ Warriors have gone into Sunday's play -off to get into the NRL grand final with a huge win last Saturday when it seemed all of NZ and most of Australia were watching the match.

The AB's have restored much of their mana against Namibia in pool play in the William Ellis Rugby World Cup.

These major successes in sport in a sporting nation are always going to boost the Government of the time in raising a 'feel good" emotion.

But no matter what at this juncture is going to change the fate of the 2023 general elections. I am going to win the two bottles of wine bet I have had from last year.

Forgettable Labour MP, Greg O'Connor who holds the Ohariu seat has already conceded defeat for his party at the polls. But he managed to cast a gloom in predicting Wellingtonian Nicola Willis is likely to be the Finance Minister. Of course she is. Willis will spearhead the plan for job losses in the Wellington region including many workers living in Upper Hutt in slicing public service jobs by many hundreds if not thousands and severely trimming funding as a National Government has done previously.

Meanwhile: UP THE WAHS

281 days ago

From Across The Ditch

Marie from Waikanae

Here's a little story posted from sunny Queensland:

When my husband and I arrived at the garage to pick up our car after a service, we were told the keys had been locked in it.
We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door.
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Here's a little story posted from sunny Queensland:

When my husband and I arrived at the garage to pick up our car after a service, we were told the keys had been locked in it.
We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door.
As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked.
‘Hey,’ I announced to the mechanic, ‘it’s open!’
His reply, ‘I know. I already did that side.’

STAY ALERT!

They walk among us… and they VOTE !!!

282 days ago

Show us your game-day photos!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We want to see your game-day photos and we have prizes to give away!

Whether you're getting dressed up in your All Blacks finest, have an impressive rugby-themed snack collection or have made a Rugby World Cup shrine in your living room, we want to see it all on Neighbourly!

To be in to… View more
We want to see your game-day photos and we have prizes to give away!

Whether you're getting dressed up in your All Blacks finest, have an impressive rugby-themed snack collection or have made a Rugby World Cup shrine in your living room, we want to see it all on Neighbourly!

To be in to win, simply post your photo on Neighbourly along with the word: RWCfan

Go, Team!

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