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2430 days ago

Poll: How are you stepping up your cyber defence?

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

Cyber Smart Week is all about doing just one thing to keep your data safe. Doing more than one will help even more! So, what’s your one thing? Vote below..

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How are you stepping up your cyber defence?
  • 23.2% I’ve changed a password
    23.2% Complete
  • 25% I’ve turned on two-factor authentication (2FA)
    25% Complete
  • 27.9% I’ve checked my privacy settings
    27.9% Complete
  • 23.9% I’ve updated my operating system (OS)
    23.9% Complete
276 votes
2430 days ago

BAN ON SPRINKLERS ACROSS WELLINGTON

Citizens Advice Bureau from Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt

A ban on the use of residential sprinklers and irrigation systems will take effect in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua from midnight tonight (Wednesday, 29 November 2017).

The ban is a result of increasing water consumption caused by a long spell of dry weather. NIWA has called … View more
A ban on the use of residential sprinklers and irrigation systems will take effect in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua from midnight tonight (Wednesday, 29 November 2017).

The ban is a result of increasing water consumption caused by a long spell of dry weather. NIWA has called this November one the driest in the last 90 years, and demand has reached levels normally only seen in February or March.

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2430 days ago

NO TRAINS WILL BE RUNNING ON FRIDAY DUE TO A STRIKE

Citizens Advice Bureau from Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt

Unfortunately the Rail Maritime Transport Union are on strike for the whole day on Friday 1 December, so there are no staff to run trains.

There will be no train services. In the meantime, please make alternative travel arrangements.



Train commuters should make alternative transport … View more
Unfortunately the Rail Maritime Transport Union are on strike for the whole day on Friday 1 December, so there are no staff to run trains.

There will be no train services. In the meantime, please make alternative travel arrangements.



Train commuters should make alternative transport arrangements or consider not travelling at all.

Motorists and bus users should expect delays caused by heavy traffic, and should also consider making alternative arrangements, including travelling earlier or later or not at all.

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2430 days ago

Ban on garden sprinkler and irrigation systems is in place

The Team from Wellington Water

Due to exceptionally high demand and limits on
supply, there is now a ban on household use of garden sprinklers and other unattended irrigation systems in Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington, until further notice.

2432 days ago

Stunning Solar Lights !

Raewyn Richardson from Lagans Pharmacy - Wellness Clinic - Mobility Hub

Stunning solar lights !!! New stock arrived today and is already selling fast ! Light up someone's Christmas and garden with these beautiful garden solar lights 🥀🌷🌼

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2431 days ago

NZ Bus - Union stop work meeting

Citizens Advice Bureau from Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt

Wed 29 Nov - Go Wellington, Valley Flyer & Airport Flyer buses cancelled between 9:00am and 2:00pm

2431 days ago

Free polystyrene Chilly Bins

Alex from Timberlea

Email me at kilroy9cam@live.com, if you want them.

Free

2432 days ago

Christmas Tidings!

Capital E

Pack your goggles and flippers and float into Capital E’s under-the-sea Christmas experience. Hang out with the mer-elves in Santa Claw’s sparkly underwater grotto, swim under glowing jellyfish or hold a shell up to your ear and relax to the sound of the sea. There’s lots of … View morePack your goggles and flippers and float into Capital E’s under-the-sea Christmas experience. Hang out with the mer-elves in Santa Claw’s sparkly underwater grotto, swim under glowing jellyfish or hold a shell up to your ear and relax to the sound of the sea. There’s lots of creative and imaginative fun to be had during Christmas Tidings at Capital E. Don’t forget to find the Christmas Corals! Learn more

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2432 days ago

Get Help

Citizens Advice Bureau from Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt

We can help you with a wide range of issues including consumer law, tenancy, employment issues, disputes, separation, immigration, budgeting and finding a justice of the peace.

You can get help by:
* visiting us CAB (no appointment needed): 2 Sinclair Street, Upper Hutt
* phoning: 04-528 9040
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We can help you with a wide range of issues including consumer law, tenancy, employment issues, disputes, separation, immigration, budgeting and finding a justice of the peace.

You can get help by:
* visiting us CAB (no appointment needed): 2 Sinclair Street, Upper Hutt
* phoning: 04-528 9040
* emailing us - the more detail you can give us the better we can help you; upperhutt@cab.org.nz
We have multilingual service, Language Connect, for help in more than 20 different languages.

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2432 days ago

Barbershop chorus to sing for hospice - tickets on sale now

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

A local male barbershop chorus that regularly competes in America is busy honing a repertoire for a pre-Christmas charity performance in Lower Hutt.

Vocal FX President Jared Lee says the December 2 concert for Te Omanga Hospice and the community work of Rotary Hutt Valley will feature songs … View more
A local male barbershop chorus that regularly competes in America is busy honing a repertoire for a pre-Christmas charity performance in Lower Hutt.

Vocal FX President Jared Lee says the December 2 concert for Te Omanga Hospice and the community work of Rotary Hutt Valley will feature songs they performed to recently win a Pan-Pacific title in Sydney against barbershop choruses from Japan, Australia and around the Pacific.

Lee says Vocal FX draws its 18-35 year-old members from all over the Hutt Valley and Wellington. True to barbershop's 1870s (and 1930s revival) roots, it's mainly about getting together with others who love to sing a cappella, where the voice is the only instrument.

They perform songs of those original black southern quartets, with flexing of melody to produce wonderful harmonies in 'swipes' and 'snakes'.

"But we also do a New Zealand take on things, and we make quite a splash when we compete in America. We bring in songs from Samoa and other Pacific Islands, R & B, fun show songs and so on.

"Our diversity and local flavour is something close to our heart," Lee says.

And this is not a choir that stands still. "There can be a lot of dancing and movement," Lee says. "It's all about the total performance, not the voices alone."

Launched in 2003 with less than a dozen members, Vocal FX now has up to 50 regulars and up to 40 have made four trips to the USA in the last decade to compete against the cream of barbershop choruses from around the world. The Hutt concert is the last before Vocal FX begins preparations for competing in Orlando, Florida in 2018.

There's extra reason for sports fans to tune in for the Hutt concert. Two polo shirts signed by Olympic rowers Eric Murray and Hamish Bond will be raffled on the night.


* Vocal FX Charity Concert for Te Omanga Hospice, Saturday 2 December, Hutt City Church, Marsden St, 6.30pm. Tickets $25, ph or text 027 484 8892, email jonewlove8@gmail.comor go to Eventfinda.co.nz

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2432 days ago

Audi A3 1.6 2007

Saro from Riverstone Terraces

Car is in good condition

Air Bag(s)
Alloy wheels
Fog Lights
Parking Sensors
Reversing camera added
CD/DVD Player - Good sound system Electric Mirrors (Retractable),
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Car is in good condition

Air Bag(s)
Alloy wheels
Fog Lights
Parking Sensors
Reversing camera added
CD/DVD Player - Good sound system Electric Mirrors (Retractable),
Child seat anchor points,
Driver airbag, Passenger airbag.
Cruise control

New Cambelt,waterpump and coolent replaced by Armstrong prestige

02102429653

Price: $6,990

2432 days ago

Mercedes-Benz B 180 2010

Saro from Riverstone Terraces

Mercedes Benz B180

Car is in Excellent Condition
4.5/5 Auction Rating

One nz owner

Other Features:
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Mercedes Benz B180

Car is in Excellent Condition
4.5/5 Auction Rating

One nz owner

Other Features:

1700cc engine
ABS Brakes
Auto/Tiptronic Transmission
17 inch Alloy wheels
4XNEW Tyres fitted
Fully seviced
Wheel Allignment done
Lumber Support adjustment
Very Spacious
Cruise Control
Speed Limiter

CD/DVD/BLUETOOTH/AUX/MEDIA INTERFACE

Central/Remote Locking
Power Steering
Foldable rear seats

ON ROAD COST INCLUDED

****Odometer certified ****

Low Km
1 Year WOF
1 Year Registration
Low price compared to similar car and best condition


******Finance Available*****

******Mechanical Warranty available****

Family Owned business !!!!!

Licensed Car Dealer !!!!!!
02102429653
any tests Welcome

Price: $9,990

2432 days ago

CREATING A FUNCTIONAL HOME OFFICE

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

Working from home can be a challenge so ensuring you have a functional work space goes a long way towards increasing productivity and avoiding distractions.

Whether you work from home full-time like me, split your time between the office and home, or simply need a space for personal admin, … View more
Working from home can be a challenge so ensuring you have a functional work space goes a long way towards increasing productivity and avoiding distractions.

Whether you work from home full-time like me, split your time between the office and home, or simply need a space for personal admin, focus on creating a space that’s functional yet inviting.

DESIGN A HOME OFFICE THAT WORKS FOR YOU

Creating an effective home office starts with identifying the right room or space in your house.

While most of us dream of a large custom designed office to work from in, don’t be overly concerned with the size of your space. Instead focus more on working with what you have. That may be converting a spare room into an office, or utilising a nook in your living room.

One day we plan on building a studio office in our backyard to run my business from, but for now, it’s a case of working with what we have. In our small home that meant converting an oversized bedroom into a multi-purpose room.

Personally for me to be productive, I need a light, calming space, one free of distractions to maximise inspiration and creative thinking. I gave the once dark bedroom a mini makeover by painting the walls in a fresh, crisp white colour - Dulux Okarito.

Choosing the right desk is about identifying how much space you need to work from. I don’t need a large desktop, prefering one that is simple in design. I sourced this one from Freedom Furniture for $250.00, keeping only my essential items on display.

I find I get bored with interiors easily and like to keep the space fresh by changing art and décor around me. Surround yourself with things you love, place a rug under your feet for the cooler months and add life to your office with plants.

Don’t forget about creating a relaxing space in your home office too, which can be as simple as adding an arcmchair. I like to have somewhere comfy to sit when I’m reviewing documents. Relocating my hanging chair from ico traders to sit in the window near my desk gives me the chance to get away from the desk, while still completing work.

LIGHTING

Good natural lighting is important. A well lit space not only helps lift your mood but also assists productivity. When converting the bedroom I reorientated the layout to place my desk near a large window.

Additionally, look to add a desk lamp for late afternoon and evening work as overhead lights won’t suffice.

ORGANISATIONAL SOLUTIONS

There’s nothing like sitting down to an organised desk to jump start your day.

A clean and tidy desk allows you to focus on the task at hand and keep your mind clear.

Too often our home office becomes a dumping space with clutter piling up. Create effective organisation and storage solutions while maximising the desk area. I like a clear and tidy desktop so I utilise a locker cabinet underneath my desk to store and access files I regularly need.

For all remaining paper work or receipts, I file and archive these to well organised digital folders with back ups to the cloud.

To keep clutter at bay, get into the habit of once a week clean out - sorting through the clutter. I do this each Friday so when the new week rolls around on Monday I can get stuck into my work and not be distracted by mess.

2433 days ago

It’s time to set up your cyber defence

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much … View more
If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much easier than you’d think. Cyber Smart Week is happening around New Zealand from 27 November to 1 December and it’s all about doing one thing to make a big difference. The Cyber Smart website has all the tips you need to get your family and workmates on board.
Learn more

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2433 days ago

Whew ... it's been hot here today🌡️ !!

Raewyn Richardson from

Whew ... it's been hot here today🌡️ !! Are you ready for summer ? ☀️ Applying tanning lotion with a mitt not only keeps your hands clean but also helps you to obtain streak free tan. Get a FREE tanning mitt from us when you purchase any Bondi Sands product instore from us ! (while … View moreWhew ... it's been hot here today🌡️ !! Are you ready for summer ? ☀️ Applying tanning lotion with a mitt not only keeps your hands clean but also helps you to obtain streak free tan. Get a FREE tanning mitt from us when you purchase any Bondi Sands product instore from us ! (while stock lasts)

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