Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

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2370 days ago

You are greater than any obstacle

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, … View more
Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, develop confidence in who they are to make the most of their precious lives and become positive contributors to our communities.

We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby.

Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Find out more

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2371 days ago

In praise of the humble roundabout

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

"While there are more accidents at roundabouts, they are of the less severe variety... Roundabouts are also better at keeping traffic flowing and reducing driver stress - as long as drivers know how to use them."

...Lower Hutt must already be ahead of the game.

*If you don't want … View more
"While there are more accidents at roundabouts, they are of the less severe variety... Roundabouts are also better at keeping traffic flowing and reducing driver stress - as long as drivers know how to use them."

...Lower Hutt must already be ahead of the game.

*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your post

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2371 days ago

Wellington pump stations increasingly blocked by rubbish - 32 tonnes each week

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellingtonians are flushing thirty-two tonnes of tampons, nappies and wet wipes each week!!

These items cause blockages and damage to our wastewater network, and often have to be cleared by hand.

Remember to only flush the 3Ps! Poo, Pee and (toilet) Paper 💩🚽🧻

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2371 days ago

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View more
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

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2371 days ago

Support your local community with My Challenge

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.
You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
Register here

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2371 days ago

Local collection events - Amnesty and Buy-back

The Team from New Zealand Police

Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View more
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.

We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.

www.police.govt.nz...

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2371 days ago

Great idea

Rosalie from Wainuiomata

Just want to say what a Brilliant idea someone had to make up a wire shark to put on Petone beach which is filling up with rubbish, it is encouraging people to put their rubbish in and not leaving it on the beach, congratulations whoever this was hopefully the council will empty it so it can be … View moreJust want to say what a Brilliant idea someone had to make up a wire shark to put on Petone beach which is filling up with rubbish, it is encouraging people to put their rubbish in and not leaving it on the beach, congratulations whoever this was hopefully the council will empty it so it can be filled again we need more of these great ideas.

2372 days ago

2 Outside Gates - Free

Elizabeth from Eastbourne

The solid gate has an opening size of 760 x 1850.

The slatted gate has an opening size 980 x 1.7 high.

Both in good condition and include bolts for locking.

Pick up on a flat section in Eastbourne.

Free

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