Travel through Mount Victoria Tunnel
Police have advised that there is protest action this morning at Mt Victoria Tunnel and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
The protest action is on the Hataitai side (Ruahine Street) of the Mount Victoria Tunnel and began this morning around 8am. Protesters have been seen dangling above the tunnel entrance.
Police have shared that the safety of the public is their top priority and these tunnel lanes will be monitored. Where possible, use alternative route for travel at this time.
***UPDATE: 9.45am: Mt Victoria Tunnel lanes, east and west-bound, are currently CLOSED. Motorists are asked to avoid SH1 from the airport and eastern suburbs into the city via the Mt Victoria Tunnel and instead use Evans Bay or Newtown when travelling city-bound. ***
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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30.8% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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69.2% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Hand made pasta for sale
Hi, my husband Nicola is from Sardinia Italy and is a chef. He makes the most amazing food and is wanting to help my son raise money for his first trip to Australia.
So he will be making fettuccine, orecchiette and gnocchi .
He will also make his absolutely delicious tomato pasta sauce to accompany the pasta.
All sauces and pasta is Vegetarian and vegan.
These will be available to buy fresh or frozen. Please message me to arrange . Delivery available or pick up fraser ave Johnsonville.
Prices:
Pasta is $10 for 250 grams (serves 2)
Pasta sauce small $5 (serves 2)
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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46.2% I avoid spending money on coffee
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44.2% I still indulge at my local cafe
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9.6% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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