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2022 days ago

Wellington Harbour water notice

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington is urging harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5. Our environmental protection team has been advised and Wellington Water is investigating and will update us. Meanwhile, protect your … View moreGreater Wellington is urging harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5. Our environmental protection team has been advised and Wellington Water is investigating and will update us. Meanwhile, protect your health by not swimming in the area and be careful about any contact with the water.

2022 days ago

Kilbirnie bus hub Stop A is temporarily relocated

Community Engagement Advisor from

Construction is underway on a new safety fence at the Kilbirnie bus hub. From 17 June, Stop A will be temporarily relocated to outside 631 Evans Bay Parade (around 40 metres from the existing Stop A). During this time some bus services travelling through the Kilbirnie bus hub may experience delays.… View moreConstruction is underway on a new safety fence at the Kilbirnie bus hub. From 17 June, Stop A will be temporarily relocated to outside 631 Evans Bay Parade (around 40 metres from the existing Stop A). During this time some bus services travelling through the Kilbirnie bus hub may experience delays.

Please use the controlled pedestrian crossings when crossing Evans Bay Parade.

Keep updated with progress at metlink.org.nz/bus-hubs or call us on 0800 801 700.

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2022 days ago

Suspected sewage pollution in Wellington Harbour

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.

We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health … View more
Wellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.

We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health by not swimming in the area and be careful about any contact with the water.

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2022 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View more
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
2023 days ago

1 bedroom flat or a bed sit wanted

Tahir Nawaz from The International Muslim Association of New Zealand

Hi Every one
One of our community member looking for one-bed room flat/ bedsit for a couple

If anyone can assist please advise or contact 0211113556

2023 days ago

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