Totara Park, Upper Hutt

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Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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1538 days ago

Zero tolerance on speeding drivers all year round as Kiwi cops get tough on motorists

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.

It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.


“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.

Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.

Click here to read more.

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1535 days ago

FUNDRAISER CAFE - and CAR BOOT SALE

Kate from Trentham

I forgot to mention in my recent Noticeboard post about our Fundraiser Cafe this coming Saturday 5 September at UHBC Community Centre, corner Fergusson Drive and Milton Street, Trentham from 10am to 12 noon that there'll also be a CAR BOOT SALE running alongside - much earlier start, too! If … View moreI forgot to mention in my recent Noticeboard post about our Fundraiser Cafe this coming Saturday 5 September at UHBC Community Centre, corner Fergusson Drive and Milton Street, Trentham from 10am to 12 noon that there'll also be a CAR BOOT SALE running alongside - much earlier start, too! If you want to book a car boot site (great location and highly visible to passing traffic) it's $15 and you need to phone 528-3454 for a space. You can pop inside the Community Centre to grab a tea or coffee with a slice of home baked cake - or we can deliver it to you at your car boot site. See you then?

1534 days ago

Marti Friedlander exhibition on now

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Portraits taken by one of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers are being celebrated on the walls of the Portrait Gallery in Wellington this month.

The exhibition features well-known faces from New Zealand's arts scene in the mid and back half of the 20th century including Rita Angus, … View more
Portraits taken by one of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers are being celebrated on the walls of the Portrait Gallery in Wellington this month.

The exhibition features well-known faces from New Zealand's arts scene in the mid and back half of the 20th century including Rita Angus, Ralph Hotere, C. K. Stead, Maurice Gee, Neil Finn and Kiri Te Kanawa.

The collection will be on public display until November 8.

1539 days ago

#OnBoardWithMasks

Community Engagement Advisor from

Are you #OnBoardWithMasks? We’re counting on you, Wellington, to keep each other safe! Kia kaha!

Show us your best selfies while kitted out in a mask when on or next to a bus or train and post it along side the hashtag #OnBoardWithMasks so we can see (and maybe share) your good examples!

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1540 days ago

Tawa - where the llama and alpacas roam

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Hob the llama and his alpaca cobbers are regular visitors to the Tawa shops with their owner, Stephen.

What's the strangest thing you've seen walking towards you down the local high street?

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1535 days ago

painting

Manager Director from NRG PAINTERS

Check this out your local painting team. We are just around the corner from you. We are in the business section. Look us up and give us a call. Free quotes, Pension discount refs available on request. Female Director/ Manageress no short cuts. No money up front. Cheaper than most. Why not??

1535 days ago

Having certainty inspires confidence

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

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1535 days ago

Meet our 2020 Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.

1535 days ago

Tātou Rohe – Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Check out the latest edition of Greater Wellington’s community newsletter, Tātou Rohe – Our Region at the link below.

If you’d like to receive bi-weekly updates on what’s happening across the region directly to your inbox, subscribe online: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1535 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to nymblscience.com...
Register now

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1536 days ago

FUNDRAISER CAFE - Saturday 5 September 10am to 12 noon

Kate from Trentham

UHBC Community Centre, corner Fergusson Drive and Milton Street, Trentham. Come and enjoy a slice of home baked cake with a pot of tea or percolated coffee. Live music playing to add to your enjoyment. All proceeds go to support Circuit International, a home-grown organisation working to help … View moreUHBC Community Centre, corner Fergusson Drive and Milton Street, Trentham. Come and enjoy a slice of home baked cake with a pot of tea or percolated coffee. Live music playing to add to your enjoyment. All proceeds go to support Circuit International, a home-grown organisation working to help the poor and disadvantaged in Myanmar.

1545 days ago

Way Back Wednesday - Friday edition

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Because it's shaping up to be a nice(ish) day, we thought we'd share another of Graham Stewart's excellent photos to ease us into the weekend.

Same question as last time - were are we?
This spot in the capital city has changed a wee bit since the photo was taken.

Feel free to share… View more
Because it's shaping up to be a nice(ish) day, we thought we'd share another of Graham Stewart's excellent photos to ease us into the weekend.

Same question as last time - were are we?
This spot in the capital city has changed a wee bit since the photo was taken.

Feel free to share your memories.

Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.

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1536 days ago

It's the final countdown

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Wellington, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.

Who will it be?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1537 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1542 days ago

OK - I can bleat on ... But this is IMPORTANT:

Sandra from Timberlea

Re: 'Property Rights and the Environment': Page 4 UH Leader dated August 19:
"On 23 July government pushed the URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT (UDA) through Parliament. The UDA creates a fast track process to enable the Government to take over private land and public reserves and pass them … View more
Re: 'Property Rights and the Environment': Page 4 UH Leader dated August 19:
"On 23 July government pushed the URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT (UDA) through Parliament. The UDA creates a fast track process to enable the Government to take over private land and public reserves and pass them on to private developers, just under a Minister's signature.
On the same day, Government issued a National Policy Statement (NPS) on Urban Development. The NPS restricts rights of local authorities to set their own planning policies." etc

I haven't checked out UHCC website yet ... but what do others think?

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