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The closure of Naenae's video shop which also acted as a postal agency has caused frustration for neighbours in the area. NZ Post has said it is no longer viable to continue offering services in Naenae due to falling customer numbers. The closure of United Video outlet in Naenae last month due… View moreThe closure of Naenae's video shop which also acted as a postal agency has caused frustration for neighbours in the area. NZ Post has said it is no longer viable to continue offering services in Naenae due to falling customer numbers. The closure of United Video outlet in Naenae last month due to seismic strengthening work meant the store's postal services it had inherited from Hillary Court in 2015 went too.
Naenae local Lew Coe does not use internet banking, so the loss of the bill paying service was "a hell of an inconvenience". He said Naenae was a working-class area and many of the mainly elderly community who used the service had no access to a car, little money to catch the bus or had mobility issues. Coe said the alternative bill payment locations in central Lower Hutt and Stokes Valley were too far away for many.
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Hi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.
There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted … View moreHi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.
There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted title of Best in Show, a full obedience show, the very popular Dancing with dogs, junior dog handling and many other four-legged events and demonstrations to entertain the whole family.
Come along to our national extravaganza and watch some of New Zealand's top dogs strut their stuff.
Enrol your child at one of our 19 Hutt City Kindergartens before 31 October 2018 and go into the draw to win one term free (that’s no fees!).
Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners in Lower Hutt for 90 years. We offer the very best teachers and flexible session times. We’re… View moreEnrol your child at one of our 19 Hutt City Kindergartens before 31 October 2018 and go into the draw to win one term free (that’s no fees!).
Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners in Lower Hutt for 90 years. We offer the very best teachers and flexible session times. We’re also the most affordable option with 20 hours ECE free and a low hourly rate. We’re for your child, not for profit.
Email us at info@huttkindergartens.org.nz to request your enrolment pack!
T&Cs apply.
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!
*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*
All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View moreYou and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!
*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*
All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.
To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.
T&Cs apply.
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