1421 days ago

Huge rates increase for Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellingtonians are facing a massive increase in rates. Increasing costs have forced the council to look at a 23 per cent increase.
Mayor Andy Foster recently said the forecast increase looked “horrific”, and was likely to be more than 15 per cent. That would be the largest increase for residential ratepayers since 1995-96, when rates went up 16 per cent.
The increase has been attributed to the loss of income due to the Covid lockdown, the cost of replacing infrastructure, the library upgrade and Let's Get Wellington Moving.

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16 hours ago

Neighbourly challenge: Who can solve the daily riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I have a crown but am not a king.
I'm prickly on the outside but sweet within.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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2 days ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 43.1% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    43.1% Complete
  • 56.2% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    56.2% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1027 votes
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1 day ago

Winnie the Pooh the pantomime at Little Theatre, Lower Hutt!

Amanda from Roseneath

The Pantoloons present Winnie the Pooh
Oct 10 & 11 at 10am & 11.45am
Little Theatre, Lower Hutt
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
When the myserious Woozles steal Eeyore's magical tail, the Hundred Acre Wood is plunged into gloom! Pooh and his friends must band together to solve the mystery and bring back the sunshine. The friends are led on hilarious adventure, chasing Heffalumps and deciphering clues. Can Pooh and his pals outsmart the Woozles, recalim Eeyore's tail and restore the Hundred Acre Wood? Join in the fun in this heartwarming and hilarious pantomime adventure!

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