1713 days ago

Recreational boatie to pay $5,050 after causing collision

Mark Dittmer from Maritime NZ

An Auckland recreational boatie, Andrew Douglas Hutchings, has been ordered to pay $5,050 in fines and emotional harm payments after causing a collision on the Waitematā Harbour.

Maritime NZ Northern Regional Compliance Manager, Neil Rowarth, said Mr Hutchings had put the lives of others in danger by acting recklessly.

The collision caused all three people on board Mr Hutchings’ boat, Maraetai Star, to fall to the deck. Mr Hutchings was knocked unconscious and received a broken nose. One crew member was also rendered unconscious and received a cut to his head while the other crew member suffered a bruised hip.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis bad drivers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Are Kiwis bad drivers?
  • 85.7% Yes, we are bad drivers
    85.7% Complete
  • 10.3% No way!
    10.3% Complete
  • 4% Other - I'll share below
    4% Complete
1308 votes
1 hour ago

CupaDupa Market - Sunday, 24 Market 2024

Sharon from Karori

Foxtail Events invite you to come celebrate the vibrancy, diversity and creative spirit of Wellington this March - find your wild amongst a world of talented artists and crafters at this fabulous event.

This family friendly street market will be located in Abel Smith Street from 11am – 6pm on Sunday, 24 March 2024.

Enjoy perusing a stunning selection of art, craft and food created by local makers from across the Wellington Region, then venture over to Cuba and the surrounding streets, where you can immerse yourself in the entertainment and music on the big stages.

So much for everyone to see and do!

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3 days ago

Collections

Judy from Aro Valley

Hi
I've just been looking at a recent post from Neighbourly, asking about what people 'collect'. My company, TaskMasters, declutters for people downsizing (mainly into retirement villages), and clears estates. We come across so many interesting things that we either sell, send to charities or, as a last resort if there is nowhere for them to go, take them to the tip (which we hate doing). There are so many interesting things that people collect. If you would like us to keep an eye out for anything in the Wellington region (Wairarapa to Wellington to Kapiti) to purchase, I'm sure many of our clients would be happy to sell them. They just want things to go to a good home and for someone else to love them again, as they have loved them for many years. Please email me at info@taskmasters.co.nz.