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ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View moreACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.
For the second time in a few months Queensgate Mall has popped up on social media because of leaks in the mall's indoor car park.
Queensgate visitor Vicky Liang filmed a video which appears to show a large amount of water pouring out of the car park's roof.
The video has … View moreFor the second time in a few months Queensgate Mall has popped up on social media because of leaks in the mall's indoor car park.
Queensgate visitor Vicky Liang filmed a video which appears to show a large amount of water pouring out of the car park's roof.
The video has attracted 2100 ...
The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.
We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift … View moreThe good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.
We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift vouchers when you buy any pack of Arnott's biscuits.
Click here for more details and to enter the competition. Comp ends 5th November 2017. T&C's apply.
Competition time! We are celebrating the successful launch of our Family Story Service. We want you to share in the joy, with the chance to win a free family story session worth $275. Two are up for grabs!
We know you can video record your Mum and Dad's life story. But life is busy and … View moreCompetition time! We are celebrating the successful launch of our Family Story Service. We want you to share in the joy, with the chance to win a free family story session worth $275. Two are up for grabs!
We know you can video record your Mum and Dad's life story. But life is busy and often we leave things too late. As professional researchers, we take care of this for you. We make a video keepsake of your loved one telling their story.
To enter, comment below and tell us why family stories matter to you and your family. Be quick, entries close Friday, September 1st, 2017.
Find out more here and share our Facebook page.
Click here for competition terms and conditions.
Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over State Highway 58 this weekend, or consider taking alternative routes, as work starts (weather permitting) on the tie-in between the existing road and the new Haywards Interchange.
The work was scheduled for earlier this … View moreMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over State Highway 58 this weekend, or consider taking alternative routes, as work starts (weather permitting) on the tie-in between the existing road and the new Haywards Interchange.
The work was scheduled for earlier this month but was postponed because of a poor weather forecast.
Significant delays are likely while work is carried out between 7pm on Friday August 25 and 7pm Sunday August 27.
Stop-go traffic management will be in place between Hugh Duncan St and SH 2.
Wellington Transport System Manager, Mark Owen says the work is needed to construct the new road alignment that will connect State Highway 58 and State Highway 2 at the interchange. Once completed, the route will be safer, smoother and more resilient.
“We try to minimise delays to traffic where we can, however it is unavoidable due to the reconstruction of the existing road, and we need to finish this work as quickly as possible. We are encouraging people to use an alternative route if at all possible over the weekend, as there could be significant delays with SH 58 down to one lane, while crews are working. Please bear with us while we get it finished, and then we can all look forward to enjoying the benefits of this new infrastructure.”
Crews will be working day and night with stop/go traffic management in place at all times. The work is weather dependent, so please keep an eye on the NZTA Twitter and Facebook pages, and pay attention to the electronic message boards in the area. “If wet weather strikes we will reschedule the work to a weekend when fine weather is forecast.”
Don't miss out on the annual Dominion Post Readers’ Rail tour this spring.
Boasting a 14-day rail and coach tour, the Dominion Post reader's Rail Tour will visit some of the North Island's most beautiful spots. Explore iconic gardens, world famous tea estates, vineyards, … View moreDon't miss out on the annual Dominion Post Readers’ Rail tour this spring.
Boasting a 14-day rail and coach tour, the Dominion Post reader's Rail Tour will visit some of the North Island's most beautiful spots. Explore iconic gardens, world famous tea estates, vineyards, museums of local history and much more.
Tickets are on sale now at dompost.co.nz/readerstour or email readersrailtour@dompost.co.nz for an information pack.
Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View moreAfghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.
On Friday I had a 8.30 am app at the Wellington hospital, quick shower, gobbled down quick breakfast and took my coffee with me. all went well UNTILL I reached that dreaded area past the lights on Petone foresaw where it moves into SINGLE lane and dutifully got in line while traffic just passed us … View moreOn Friday I had a 8.30 am app at the Wellington hospital, quick shower, gobbled down quick breakfast and took my coffee with me. all went well UNTILL I reached that dreaded area past the lights on Petone foresaw where it moves into SINGLE lane and dutifully got in line while traffic just passed us by presumably to turn right but MOST of them oh! no they carried on cars, vans and the rest till they got to the front of the queue and pushed their way in. and we did not move, if I was at the front of the line I would not let ANY of the B's in what do they think they have that the others of us do not why can SOMETHING be done about this, bad enough when they go round the roundabout and get in but the cheek of them large as life how I wish I could just take my car and straddle it across both lanes, but there might just be one honest person who does want to turn right, it is not right. what do other think and what can we do about we do about these cheeky gate crashers needless to say though I left one and a half early I did not get to my app on time
Unleash the power of poetry and celebration National Poetry day (Friday 25 August) at Hutt City Libraries!
Events are free and open to all ages.
Reo Rangatahi
Nau mai, haere mai! Listen to local spoken word poets from Poetry in Motion Wellington and a selection of young poets from across … View moreUnleash the power of poetry and celebration National Poetry day (Friday 25 August) at Hutt City Libraries!
Events are free and open to all ages.
Reo Rangatahi
Nau mai, haere mai! Listen to local spoken word poets from Poetry in Motion Wellington and a selection of young poets from across Hutt City.
War Memorial Library, Friday 25 August, 1pm-2pm
Poetry Evening with Geraldine Brophy
Bring your favourite poems to read, share or discover new favourites. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at the library. Tea and coffee provided. Families welcome.
Naenae Library, Friday 25 August, 6pm-8pm
Positive Poetry
Listen to a selection of inspiring and thought-provoking poetry then have a go at writing one of your own!
Naenae Library, Saturday 26 August, 2pm
For more events on at our libraries check out www.library.huttcity.govt.nz...
An evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's … View moreAn evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", rich with Argentinean flavour, rhythms and excitement - don't be surprised if it breaks into some tango dancing - anything is possible! Roger Myers (USA) will feature in Schumann's enchanting "Fairy Tale Pictures" and Roger Benedict (Australia) will feature in Walton’s Viola Concerto. This promises to be a New Zealand cultural highlight of the year.
Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm, September 4, 2017.
Visit the 44th International Viola Congress website.
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!
Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View moreThanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!
Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.
To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.
Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more.
Could anyone please suggest a handy man? I need to replace my bathroom inline fan. My current one is dying, it can be switched on but it doesn't last long. Thanks!
A reminder the Hutt City i-SITE will close permanently tomorrow (Saturday 19 August). With more and more customers choosing to book online and others in the city who can provide similar services the decision has been made to close.
Michaela and her team want to thank all their customers over the … View moreA reminder the Hutt City i-SITE will close permanently tomorrow (Saturday 19 August). With more and more customers choosing to book online and others in the city who can provide similar services the decision has been made to close.
Michaela and her team want to thank all their customers over the years.
To make things easy for their customers they’ve packaged up the details of other places in Lower Hutt that provide similar services. Visit www.huttcity.govt.nz... for details.
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