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1546 days ago

LOW LOW Fuel Prices Everyday

PAK’nSAVE Upper Hutt

At PAK n SAVE Upper Hutt, we have lowered the prices at our pumps with our new everyday LOW LOW FUEL PRICES!
You can get an EXTRA 6c OFF per litre when you spend $1 or more in store.
Just remember to use your PAK n SAVE fuel voucher when you fill up!
*** For T&Cs visit … View more
At PAK n SAVE Upper Hutt, we have lowered the prices at our pumps with our new everyday LOW LOW FUEL PRICES!
You can get an EXTRA 6c OFF per litre when you spend $1 or more in store.
Just remember to use your PAK n SAVE fuel voucher when you fill up!
*** For T&Cs visit paknsave.co.nz/shop/fuel

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1554 days ago

Have you experienced transport staff policing physical distancing on bus or train services?

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

A commuter has reported standing passengers were asked to disembark the 4.17pm train from Wellington to Upper Hutt on Tuesday.

On Monday Metlink confirmed staff were not responsible for enforcing physical distancing on buses - saying this would be left to passengers.

Response from Metlink … View more
A commuter has reported standing passengers were asked to disembark the 4.17pm train from Wellington to Upper Hutt on Tuesday.

On Monday Metlink confirmed staff were not responsible for enforcing physical distancing on buses - saying this would be left to passengers.

Response from Metlink general manager Scott Gallacher:

“Passengers are responsible for their own physical distancing measures. The Government have made it clear that public transport frontline workers are not expected to risk their own health and safety by enforcing physical distancing.

That said, where our frontline staff see safe and low risk opportunities for action they will use their own discretion to do so, as seen in these instances. We support our frontline staff when they make these calls. This is all about everyone looking out for each other and taking personal responsibility.

Our conditions of carriage across rail, bus and ferry state that passengers must comply with our team’s instructions at all times.”

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1554 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Righto team, where are we this week?

Let us know where you think this scene is. These days the tram tracks are gone, but it doesn't look too different.

As with last week's Way Back Wednesday, today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.

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1547 days ago

Marko Stamenic joins top Danish club

Reporter Community News

Western Suburbs midfielder Marko Stamenic has joined Danish Superliga side FC Copenhagen.

Stamenic is one of New Zealand's most exciting young players. He was set to earn a call-up to Danny Hay’s All Whites squad for the March friendlies against Bahrain and Oman, only for the games to be … View more
Western Suburbs midfielder Marko Stamenic has joined Danish Superliga side FC Copenhagen.

Stamenic is one of New Zealand's most exciting young players. He was set to earn a call-up to Danny Hay’s All Whites squad for the March friendlies against Bahrain and Oman, only for the games to be cancelled.

The Ole Football Academy product will be playing for FC Copenhagen’s under-19 team.

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1547 days ago

Urgent appeal for sightings of missing Wellington man

Reporter Community News

Wellington Police are urgently seeking sightings of Izeah Hall-Taputu, who has been missing since Wednesday morning.

Hall-Taputu, 20, has been reported missing from his home in Cannons Creek, and police have significant concerns for his welfare.

If you have seen him today, or you have information… View more
Wellington Police are urgently seeking sightings of Izeah Hall-Taputu, who has been missing since Wednesday morning.

Hall-Taputu, 20, has been reported missing from his home in Cannons Creek, and police have significant concerns for his welfare.

If you have seen him today, or you have information which might help find him, please call 111 immediately, quoting event number P043519039.

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1546 days ago

It's hard to beat a hand filleted piece of NZ Hoki.

McDonald's NZ

Caught locally in the sparkling waters that surround New Zealand, our Hoki is renowned for its succulent texture, white flesh and great taste.

We use the best ingredients to make all our Macca's® meals. Whether you’re in Whangarei or Queenstown, you’ll always get the great quality and … View more
Caught locally in the sparkling waters that surround New Zealand, our Hoki is renowned for its succulent texture, white flesh and great taste.

We use the best ingredients to make all our Macca's® meals. Whether you’re in Whangarei or Queenstown, you’ll always get the great quality and taste.
Find out more

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1547 days ago

First home buying stories wanted

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for … View moreHi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for years to get a deposit together? Perhaps your family chipped in to help get you on the ladder? Are you older and buying for the first time? Did you choose to move into a home with a friend or another couple to make it more affordable? Please let us know in the comments below, or drop me a line in the messages. Your comments my be used in a story, but we'd also be interested in chatting to you for an exciting project coming up!

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1547 days ago

This Weeks Happenings!

PAK’nSAVE Upper Hutt

Good Afternoon Neighbourly community!
We have lots going on here at PAK n SAVE Upper Hutt this week!

A couple of great deals include Savers Toilet Paper 18s, $3.99 a pack; Tasti Snack Bars, $2.99 a pack, and Coke Range 2.25ltr at $3.39each! Pricing until this Sunday, while stocks last.
Also, … View more
Good Afternoon Neighbourly community!
We have lots going on here at PAK n SAVE Upper Hutt this week!

A couple of great deals include Savers Toilet Paper 18s, $3.99 a pack; Tasti Snack Bars, $2.99 a pack, and Coke Range 2.25ltr at $3.39each! Pricing until this Sunday, while stocks last.
Also, we have a great range of Fathers Day ideas from Gift Baskets and Chocolates to Brew Kits!
See you soon!

1548 days ago

Poll: Should Hollywood stars get special treatment?

Reporter Community News

Hollywood heavyweights Kirsten Dunst​ and Jesse Plemons​ applied for an exemption to avoid having to quarantine in an Auckland hotel

Their application came at a time when virtually all foreigners were banned due to Covid-19 border restrictions. The pair applied to spend their time in a … View more
Hollywood heavyweights Kirsten Dunst​ and Jesse Plemons​ applied for an exemption to avoid having to quarantine in an Auckland hotel

Their application came at a time when virtually all foreigners were banned due to Covid-19 border restrictions. The pair applied to spend their time in a secluded Waikato property.

Although the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) refused to confirm whether an exemption was granted, the pair have told Vanity Fair they are staying in a hotel.

Their application for an exemption cited concerns over privacy and a concern they would be followed by photographers.

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Should Hollywood stars get special treatment?
  • 4.8% They deserved to get an exemption.
    4.8% Complete
  • 95.2% They were rightly denied an exemption.
    95.2% Complete
568 votes
1547 days ago

Upper Hutt Elvis fan wants more impersonators

Reporter Community News

If you have dreamed of being an Elvis impersonator Kathy Finau wants to hear from you.

A life long Elvis fan, Finau has been running competition for impersonators for 15 years. Entrants come from all over Australasia to strut their stuff at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club.

The competition runs … View more
If you have dreamed of being an Elvis impersonator Kathy Finau wants to hear from you.

A life long Elvis fan, Finau has been running competition for impersonators for 15 years. Entrants come from all over Australasia to strut their stuff at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club.

The competition runs from October 17 to 19, and entries close the week before.

The youngest competitor is 18-year-old Aucklander Jarrod Shirtcliffe. He discovered a passion for Elvis after enjoying the Grease soundtrack, and began listening to other music from that era.

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1547 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.
Learn more

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1548 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 🧠🌸

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of … View more
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).

However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1552 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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1549 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?

1548 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.

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